ISBN: 9780385341851 - the slide: a novel (33 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. At once an offbeat love story, a moving portrait of a family in crisis, and a darkly funny American comedy, Kyle Beachy's arresting debut novel--written in prose that is swift, stunning, and sweet--heralds the arrival of a remarkable new voice in fiction. Potter Mays retreats immediately after college graduation to the safe house of his childhood home. Like clockwork each morning, his mother makes him eggs, lovingly fried into hollowed-out pieces of toast. His father, in the midst of a campaign to revitalize downtown St. Louis, promises to "poke around" for gainful employment for his son. Potter's best friend, Stuart--an "Independent Thought Contractor" working out of his parents' lavish pool house--is willing to serve as a kind of life coach, provided, of course, that Potter pays for his services all summer. However. Altogether elsewhere, Potter's (former? future?) girlfriend, Audrey, is backpacking around Europe with her beautiful bisexual traveling companion, Carmel. Potter was not invited, and getting a good night's sleep has recently become an issue for him. As enigmatic packages arrive from Audrey, the refuge of life at home soon proves illusory. Potter's parents are oddly never in the same room together, the neighbor girl is looking quite adult, and Stuart's much-needed counseling service is subcontracted to a third-party denizen of the pool house with an agenda all his own. And just what are those noises coming from the attic? Kyle Beachy has woven a uniquely affecting story of the long and hard, then quick and hard, struggle to grow up.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. At once an offbeat love story, a moving portrait of a family in crisis, and a darkly funny American comedy, Kyle Beachy's arresting debut novel--written in prose that is swift, stunning, and sweet--heralds the arrival of a remarkable new voice in fiction. Potter Mays retreats immediately after college graduation to the safe house of his childhood home. Like clockwork each morning, his mother makes him eggs, lovingly fried into hollowed-out pieces of toast. His father, in the midst of a campaign to revitalize downtown St. Louis, promises to "poke around" for gainful employment for his son. Potter's best friend, Stuart--an "Independent Thought Contractor" working out of his parents' lavish pool house--is willing to serve as a kind of life coach, provided, of course, that Potter pays for his services all summer. However. Altogether elsewhere, Potter's (former? future?) girlfriend, Audrey, is backpacking around Europe with her beautiful bisexual traveling companion, Carmel. Potter was not invited, and getting a good night's sleep has recently become an issue for him. As enigmatic packages arrive from Audrey, the refuge of life at home soon proves illusory. Potter's parents are oddly never in the same room together, the neighbor girl is looking quite adult, and Stuart's much-needed counseling service is subcontracted to a third-party denizen of the pool house with an agenda all his own. And just what are those noises coming from the attic? Kyle Beachy has woven a uniquely affecting story of the long and hard, then quick and hard, struggle to grow up.…

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Returning after college graduation to live with his parents in St. Louis, Potter Mays is enjoying his safe, comfortable, no-pressure life, except for the absence of his girlfriend, Audrey, who is backpacking around Europe, but as mysterious packages begin to arrive from Audrey, Potter discovers that his home may not be the refuge he thought. A first novel. Original. 25,000 first printing. Former library book. Shows more than the usual amount of shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: USED Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. unused book / old store stock; clean, tight and square, no tears or creases, edges and corner tips very slightly rubbed, text is clean and unmarked, spine very lightly faded.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Good. good trade paperback.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good softcover.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Very good paperback.

Condizione: New.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Dial Press; (February, 2009); trade paperback. Book Condition: Near Fine. Unstated first edition because on the copyright page it states "February, 2009" and it has a full number line starting with "1"; 8-1/4" tall, 287 numbered pages. Book is square, has unbumped corners and spine ends; cover not faded, marked or damaged. Interior is completely free of writing, stray marks, paper damage of any sort, stains and discoloration of any type. The lower portion of the back cover has the publisher's original price of "US $13.00 / $15.00 CAN". No discernible or objectionable faults on book or jacket such as marks or writing within, stains, tears, chips, or other damage that would diminish its appearance. No remainder mark, no previous owner markings or inscriptions, not price clipped, not a book club edition, not a former library book. Book is signed and inscribed ("Rick-- / Thank you for / coming!" above the title, with signature beneath title) in a medium point black felt tip pen by the author on the title page; done in my presence at Left Bank Books in the Central West End of Saint Louis on February 5, 2009, after a 7PM reading from this book (he read pages 222-228) and a question & answer session; many people in attendance were friends of his and of his parents--he grew up in Saint Louis. Signed by Author(s).…

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Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. The Slide. Book.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. At once an offbeat love story, a moving portrait of a family in crisis, and a darkly funny American comedy, Kyle Beachys arresting debut novelwritten in prose that is swift, stunning, and sweetheralds the arrival of a remarkable new voice in fiction.Potter Mays retreats immediately after college graduation to the safe house of his childhood home. Like clockwork each morning, his mother makes him eggs, lovingly fried into hollowed-out pieces of toast. His father, in the midst of a campaign to revitalize downtown St. Louis, promises to poke around for gainful employment for his son. Potters best friend, Stuartan Independent Thought Contractor working out of his parents lavish pool houseis willing to serve as a kind of life coach, provided, of course, that Potter pays for his services all summer. However.Altogether elsewhere, Potters (former? future?) girlfriend, Audrey, is backpacking around Europe with her beautiful bisexual traveling companion, Carmel. Potter was not invited, and getting a good nights sleep has recently become an issue for him. As enigmatic packages arrive from Audrey, the refuge of life at home soon proves illusory. Potters parents are oddly never in the same room together, the neighbor girl is looking quite adult, and Stuarts much-needed counseling service is subcontracted to a third-party denizen of the pool house with an agenda all his own. And just what are those noises coming from the attic?Kyle Beachy has woven a uniquely affecting story of the long and hard, then quick and hard, struggle to grow up. Beachy has written a knockout first novel. Part love letter to the American Midwest, part ghost story, and part heartbreaking tale of one young man's struggle to find forgiveness as well as himself, this is a book that you won't want to miss.--Cristina Henrquez, author of "Come Together, Fall Apart." Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: new.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 287 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - At once an offbeat love story, a moving portrait of a family in crisis, and a darkly funny American comedy, Kyle Beachy's arresting debut novelwritten in prose that is swift, stunning, and sweetheralds the arrival of a remarkable new voice in fiction.Potter Mays retreats immediately after college graduation to the safe house of his childhood home. Like clockwork each morning, his mother makes him eggs, lovingly fried into hollowed-out pieces of toast. His father, in the midst of a campaign to revitalize downtown St. Louis, promises to "poke around" for gainful employment for his son. Potter's best friend, Stuartan "Independent Thought Contractor" working out of his parents' lavish pool houseis willing to serve as a kind of life coach, provided, of course, that Potter pays for his services all summer. However.Altogether elsewhere, Potter's (former future ) girlfriend, Audrey, is backpacking around Europe with her beautiful bisexual traveling companion, Carmel. Potter was not invited, and getting a good night's sleep has recently become an issue for him. As enigmatic packages arrive from Audrey, the refuge of life at home soon proves illusory. Potter's parents are oddly never in the same room together, the neighbor girl is looking quite adult, and Stuart's much-needed counseling service is subcontracted to a third-party denizen of the pool house with an agenda all his own. And just what are those noises coming from the attic Kyle Beachy has woven a uniquely affecting story of the long and hard, then quick and hard, struggle to grow up.…