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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780593713556
- Book Title
- Four Squares
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 9.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Literary, Lgbt / General
- Item Weight
- 19.3 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0593713559
ISBN-13
9780593713556
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12062930014
Product Key Features
Book Title
Four Squares
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Literary, Lgbt / General
Publication Year
2024
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
19.3 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.4 in
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2023-059610
Reviews
" Four Squares had my heart in its hands from the first page. Finger's decades-spanning novel is not only a love letter to an ever-changing New York, but also an ode to friendships--those that are old, those that are new, and those that are entirely unexpected. It's a celebration of the power of community to uplift and heal us, and a testament to the necessity of keeping queer stories alive. It's also uproariously, side-splittingly funny." --Grant Ginder, author of Let's Not Do That Again "Five stars for Four Squares ! A beautiful and immersive story of often achingly relatable moments of being gay and longing for love during trying times. This journey of a writer seeking to perfectly capture imperfect joys of friendships and family--trying to put words to life's sometimes indescribable experiences--is hopeful, insightful, and absolutely delightful." --Byron Lane, author of Big Gay Wedding "Finger's depictions of the changes in the West Village, the depredations of aging, and the possibilities of romantic connection between older single people are acute, yet infused with a sweet shrug of resignation...A big-hearted and relatable read, especially if you're old enough to remember the 1990s." -- Kirkus Reviews "Finger's affectionate and evocative sophomore novel (after The Old Place ) alternates between two distinct periods in a writer's life... [Artie] makes for an endearing protagonist, one who is deeply shaped by his evolving feelings for others in his life. Admirers of Finger's first book will love this." -- Publishers Weekly " Four Squares is a work of immense literary generosity. Through the story of Artie Anderson--at once an every(gay)man and an unforgettable protagonist--Finger has braided together New York City's queer past and its queer present, bringing a community's joys, sorrows, and unsung heroes into the light. A witty, absorbing, and deeply loveable book." --Daniel Lefferts, author of Ways and Means " Four Squares affirms what all of us hope is so: We can put our lives, our emotions on hold for only so long, pushing away contentment and, yes, joy with bitter resolve. When we can ignore happiness no longer, it's there to welcome us, informed and enriched by that hurt and loss--and somehow richer. Four Squares is just the Bobby Finger-taught life lesson I needed." --Jeffrey Dale Lofton, author of Red Clay Suzie, " Four Squares is a work of immense literary generosity. Through the story of Artie Anderson--at once an every(gay)man and an unforgettable protagonist--Finger has braided together New York City's queer past and its queer present, bringing a community's joys, sorrows, and unsung heroes into the light. A witty, absorbing, and deeply loveable book." --Daniel Lefferts, author of Ways and Means " Four Squares affirms what all of us hope is so: We can put our lives, our emotions on hold for only so long, pushing away contentment and, yes, joy with bitter resolve. When we can ignore happiness no longer, it's there to welcome us, informed and enriched by that hurt and loss--and somehow richer. Four Squares is just the Bobby Finger-taught life lesson I needed." --Jeffrey Dale Lofton, author of Red Clay Suzie, One of People ''s Most-Anticipated Summer Books One of People ''s Essential Reading for Pride: Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Books for Adults One of Barnes and Noble''s Most Anticipated Books of June 2024 One of Betches'' Best 2024 LGBTQIA+ Books to Add to Your Cart ASAP One of Brit + Co ''s 15 LGBTQ+ Books That are Essential (And Fun) Pride Month Reads "A charming, heartwarming novel." -- People " Four Squares had my heart in its hands from the first page. Finger''s decades-spanning novel is not only a love letter to an ever-changing New York, but also an ode to friendships--those that are old, those that are new, and those that are entirely unexpected. It''s a celebration of the power of community to uplift and heal us, and a testament to the necessity of keeping queer stories alive. It''s also uproariously, side-splittingly funny." --Grant Ginder, author of Let''s Not Do That Again "Five stars for Four Squares ! A beautiful and immersive story of often achingly relatable moments of being gay and longing for love during trying times. This journey of a writer seeking to perfectly capture imperfect joys of friendships and family--trying to put words to life''s sometimes indescribable experiences--is hopeful, insightful, and absolutely delightful." --Byron Lane, author of Big Gay Wedding "Excuse me while I sob for 300 pages. Old people just get me so emosh, guys." --Betches "Finger''s depictions of the changes in the West Village, the depredations of aging, and the possibilities of romantic connection between older single people are acute, yet infused with a sweet shrug of resignation...A big-hearted and relatable read, especially if you''re old enough to remember the 1990s." -- Kirkus Reviews "Finger''s affectionate and evocative sophomore novel (after The Old Place ) alternates between two distinct periods in a writer''s life... [Artie] makes for an endearing protagonist, one who is deeply shaped by his evolving feelings for others in his life. Admirers of Finger''s first book will love this." -- Publishers Weekly "Another funny, heartfelt novel...Finger''s dialogue is exquisite, and his characters are unforgettable. Four Squares is a readable and cinematic tribute to queer love and friendship." -- Booklist "Bobby Finger''s beautiful sophomore release explores a vital, queer Baby Boomer perspective... It''s a love letter to the gay community--especially the elders who fought for the progress we''ve seen since the AIDS epidemic--and the importance of preserving its history. " -- Bustle "From a former B&N Monthly Pick author, this is a big-hearted novel of community and fresh starts, perfect for fans of Less by Andrew Sean Greer." --Barnes and Noble Reads "This novel alternates between the two timelines, exploring two different paths that Artie could have taken and taking the reader on a journey of self-discovery." -- Brit + Co "A moving and reflective novel of New York, aging, community, and chosen family." -- Arlington Magazine " Four Squares is a work of immense literary generosity. Through the story of Artie Anderson--at once an every(gay)man and an unforgettable protagonist--Finger has braided together New York City''s queer past and its queer present, bringing a community''s joys, sorrows, and unsung heroes into the light. A witty, absorbing, and deeply loveable book." --Daniel Lefferts, author of Ways and Means " Four Squares affirms what all of us hope is so: We can put our lives, our emotions on hold for only so long, pushing away contentment and, yes, joy with bitter resolve. When we can ignore happiness no longer, it''s there to welcome us, informed and enriched by that hurt and loss--and somehow richer. Four Squares is just the Bobby Finger-taught life lesson I needed." --Jeffrey Dale Lofton, author of Red Clay Suzie, One of People 's Most-Anticipated Summer Books One of Barnes and Noble's Most Anticipated Books of June 2024 "A charming novel." -- People " Four Squares had my heart in its hands from the first page. Finger's decades-spanning novel is not only a love letter to an ever-changing New York, but also an ode to friendships--those that are old, those that are new, and those that are entirely unexpected. It's a celebration of the power of community to uplift and heal us, and a testament to the necessity of keeping queer stories alive. It's also uproariously, side-splittingly funny." --Grant Ginder, author of Let's Not Do That Again "Five stars for Four Squares ! A beautiful and immersive story of often achingly relatable moments of being gay and longing for love during trying times. This journey of a writer seeking to perfectly capture imperfect joys of friendships and family--trying to put words to life's sometimes indescribable experiences--is hopeful, insightful, and absolutely delightful." --Byron Lane, author of Big Gay Wedding "Finger's depictions of the changes in the West Village, the depredations of aging, and the possibilities of romantic connection between older single people are acute, yet infused with a sweet shrug of resignation...A big-hearted and relatable read, especially if you're old enough to remember the 1990s." -- Kirkus Reviews "Finger's affectionate and evocative sophomore novel (after The Old Place ) alternates between two distinct periods in a writer's life... [Artie] makes for an endearing protagonist, one who is deeply shaped by his evolving feelings for others in his life. Admirers of Finger's first book will love this." -- Publishers Weekly "Another funny, heartfelt novel...Finger's dialogue is exquisite, and his characters are unforgettable. Four Squares is a readable and cinematic tribute to queer love and friendship." -- Booklist "From a former B&N Monthly Pick author, this is a big-hearted novel of community and fresh starts, perfect for fans of Less by Andrew Sean Greer." --Barnes and Noble Reads " Four Squares is a work of immense literary generosity. Through the story of Artie Anderson--at once an every(gay)man and an unforgettable protagonist--Finger has braided together New York City's queer past and its queer present, bringing a community's joys, sorrows, and unsung heroes into the light. A witty, absorbing, and deeply loveable book." --Daniel Lefferts, author of Ways and Means " Four Squares affirms what all of us hope is so: We can put our lives, our emotions on hold for only so long, pushing away contentment and, yes, joy with bitter resolve. When we can ignore happiness no longer, it's there to welcome us, informed and enriched by that hurt and loss--and somehow richer. Four Squares is just the Bobby Finger-taught life lesson I needed." --Jeffrey Dale Lofton, author of Red Clay Suzie, " Four Squares had my heart in its hands from the first page. Finger's decades-spanning novel is not only a love letter to an ever-changing New York, but also an ode to friendships--those that are old, those that are new, and those that are entirely unexpected. It's a celebration of the power of community to uplift and heal us, and a testament to the necessity of keeping queer stories alive. It's also uproariously, side-splittingly funny." --Grant Ginder, author of Let's Not Do That Again "Five stars for Four Squares ! A beautiful and immersive story of often achingly relatable moments of being gay and longing for love during trying times. This journey of a writer seeking to perfectly capture imperfect joys of friendships and family--trying to put words to life's sometimes indescribable experiences--is hopeful, insightful, and absolutely delightful." --Byron Lane, author of Big Gay Wedding " Four Squares is a work of immense literary generosity. Through the story of Artie Anderson--at once an every(gay)man and an unforgettable protagonist--Finger has braided together New York City's queer past and its queer present, bringing a community's joys, sorrows, and unsung heroes into the light. A witty, absorbing, and deeply loveable book." --Daniel Lefferts, author of Ways and Means " Four Squares affirms what all of us hope is so: We can put our lives, our emotions on hold for only so long, pushing away contentment and, yes, joy with bitter resolve. When we can ignore happiness no longer, it's there to welcome us, informed and enriched by that hurt and loss--and somehow richer. Four Squares is just the Bobby Finger-taught life lesson I needed." --Jeffrey Dale Lofton, author of Red Clay Suzie, " Four Squares had my heart in its hands from the first page. Finger's decades-spanning novel is not only a love letter to an ever-changing New York, but also an ode to friendships--those that are old, those that are new, and those that are entirely unexpected. It's a celebration of the power of community to uplift and heal us, and a testament to the necessity of keeping queer stories alive. It's also uproariously, side-splittingly funny." --Grant Ginder, author of Let's Not Do That Again "Five stars for Four Squares ! A beautiful and immersive story of often achingly relatable moments of being gay and longing for love during trying times. This journey of a writer seeking to perfectly capture imperfect joys of friendships and family--trying to put words to life's sometimes indescribable experiences--is hopeful, insightful, and absolutely delightful." --Byron Lane, author of Big Gay Wedding "Finger's depictions of the changes in the West Village, the depredations of aging, and the possibilities of romantic connection between older single people are acute, yet infused with a sweet shrug of resignation...A big-hearted and relatable read, especially if you're old enough to remember the 1990s." -- Kirkus Reviews " Four Squares is a work of immense literary generosity. Through the story of Artie Anderson--at once an every(gay)man and an unforgettable protagonist--Finger has braided together New York City's queer past and its queer present, bringing a community's joys, sorrows, and unsung heroes into the light. A witty, absorbing, and deeply loveable book." --Daniel Lefferts, author of Ways and Means " Four Squares affirms what all of us hope is so: We can put our lives, our emotions on hold for only so long, pushing away contentment and, yes, joy with bitter resolve. When we can ignore happiness no longer, it's there to welcome us, informed and enriched by that hurt and loss--and somehow richer. Four Squares is just the Bobby Finger-taught life lesson I needed." --Jeffrey Dale Lofton, author of Red Clay Suzie, "Five stars for Four Squares ! A beautiful and immersive story of often achingly relatable moments of being gay and longing for love during trying times. This journey of a writer seeking to perfectly capture imperfect joys of friendships and family--trying to put words to life's sometimes indescribable experiences--is hopeful, insightful, and absolutely delightful." --Byron Lane, author of Big Gay Wedding " Four Squares is a work of immense literary generosity. Through the story of Artie Anderson--at once an every(gay)man and an unforgettable protagonist--Finger has braided together New York City's queer past and its queer present, bringing a community's joys, sorrows, and unsung heroes into the light. A witty, absorbing, and deeply loveable book." --Daniel Lefferts, author of Ways and Means " Four Squares affirms what all of us hope is so: We can put our lives, our emotions on hold for only so long, pushing away contentment and, yes, joy with bitter resolve. When we can ignore happiness no longer, it's there to welcome us, informed and enriched by that hurt and loss--and somehow richer. Four Squares is just the Bobby Finger-taught life lesson I needed." --Jeffrey Dale Lofton, author of Red Clay Suzie
Synopsis
Artie Anderson wouldn't call himself lonely, not exactly. He has a beautiful apartment in the West Village, a steady career as a ghostwriter, and he has Halle and Vanessa, who - as the daughter and ex-wife of his former partner - are the closest thing he can call family. But when the women announce a move across the country, on Artie's 60th birthday no less, Artie realizes that his seemingly full life isn't quite as full as he imagined. To make matters worse, a surprising injury strips Artie of the independent lifestyle he's used to and pushes him into the hands of GALS, the local LGBTQ senior centre down the street. Since the death of his ex-boyfriend, Abe decades ago, Artie's intentionally avoided big crowds and close friends. So, he's woefully unprepared for the other patrons of GALS, a group of larger-than-life seniors who insist on celebrating each and every day. They refuse to dwell in the past, but Artie, who has never quite recovered from Abe's death and the loss of his dearest friends, can't shake the memories of his youth, and of the chances he did, and didn't, take. Stretching across the 1990s and the present day, Four Squares is an intimate and profound look at what it means to create community and the lasting impressions even the most fleeting of relationships can leave. With Bobby Finger's signature warmth, humour, and wit, it is touching reminder that it's never too late for a second chance at truly living., From the beloved author of The Old Place comes a tender, funny, and fresh novel about a gay writer in New York City whose life is irrevocably altered, and then again thirty years later. In 1992, on his thirtieth birthday, Artie Anderson meets the man who will change his life. Artie spends his days at a tedious advertising job, finding relief in the corner of New York City he can call his own, even as the queer community is still being ravaged by HIV. But when his birthday celebration brings Artie and his friends to his favorite bar, a chance encounter with Abe, an uptight lawyer and Artie's opposite in almost every way, pushes Artie to want, and to ask for, more for himself. Thirty years later, Artie is stunned when Halle and Vanessa, Abe's daughter and ex-wife, announce they are moving across the country. Artie has built a lovely, if small, life, but their departure makes Artie realize that he might be lonelier than he previously thought. When a surprising injury pushes Artie into the hands of GALS, the local center for queer seniors, a rambunctious group of elders insist on taking him under their wing. Alternating between both timelines, Four Squares is an intimate look at what it means to find community at any age. With humor and compassion, it honors the enduring power of queer friendship, its history, and how essential it is to keep those stories alive.
LC Classification Number
PS3606.I53378F68
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