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Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion

"Sandwich" by Catherine Newman

2025-08-20 14:00:00 2025-08-20 15:00:00 America/New_York Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to Cape Cod. It's one precious week: everything is in balance; everything is in flux. Westlake Porter Public Library - Dover Room

Wednesday, August 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-20 14:00:00 2025-08-20 15:00:00 America/New_York Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to Cape Cod. It's one precious week: everything is in balance; everything is in flux. Westlake Porter Public Library - Dover Room

For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to Cape Cod. It's one precious week: everything is in balance; everything is in flux.

Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry. Catherine Newman does a miraculous job reminding us of all the wonder there is to be found in life."—Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake

“If you like my novels, you will love love love this . . . . I stand in awe, it’s just perfect.”—Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Swan Song

“A total delight.”—Kate Christensen

From the beloved author of We All Want Impossible Things, a moving, hilarious story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go.

For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to Cape Cod. Their humble beach-town rental has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, great meals, and messes of all kinds: emotional, marital, and—thanks to the cottage’s ancient plumbing—septic too.

This year’s vacation, with Rocky sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents, promises to be just as delightful as summers past—except, perhaps, for Rocky’s hormonal bouts of rage and melancholy. (Hello, menopause!) Her body is changing—her life is, too. And then a chain of events sends Rocky into the past, reliving both the tenderness and sorrow of a handful of long-ago summers.

It's one precious week: everything is in balance; everything is in flux. And when Rocky comes face to face with her family’s history and future, she is forced to accept that she can no longer hide her secrets from the people she loves.

The Wednesday Book Group meets the third Wednesday of each month. Find a copy of the featured book in the format of your choice in the digital library any time. New members are always welcome!


View or print the list for the year or find more groups and resources on the Book Discussion page.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Authors |

TAGS: | book discussion | book club |

Westlake Porter Public Library

Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969

Hours
Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

Upcoming events

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room

Sat, Aug 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
This event is full

Rescheduled
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, September 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room

Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Room

Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab

Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room,Youth Services

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2

Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room

Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room

Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room,Youth Services

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends Pavilion
This event is full

Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab

Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Saturday, August 9 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends Pavilion

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Porter Room

Sun, Aug 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room

Mon, Aug 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Registration opens Monday, August 11 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room

Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room,Youth Services

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room

Thu, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Training Lab

Thu, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room,Youth Services

Thu, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room

Fri, Aug 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room

Fri, Aug 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room
Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 9:00am

Cancelled
Sat, Aug 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat, Aug 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Porter Room

Sun, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room
Registration opens Sunday, August 17 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Porter Room

Wed, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace

Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room

Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room

Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Dover Room

Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room

Tue, Sep 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room

Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Tuesday, August 26 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room

Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room

Wed, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room YS-Group

Wed, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room

Wed, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room

Thu, Sep 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room

Thu, Sep 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room

Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room

Thu, Sep 04, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Storytime Room
Registration opens Thursday, August 28 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Makerspace
Registration opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dover Room

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Porter Room

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room

Sun, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room