Moonglow

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Winner of the Sophie Brody Medal and an NBCC Finalist for 2016, this novel has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition as a Best Book of the Year by major publications. Following his bestselling novel, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon presents a literary masterpiece exploring truth, lies, family legends, and existential adventure. In 1989, after publishing his first novel, Chabon visited his terminally ill grandfather in Oakland, California. During this poignant visit, his grandfather, aided by painkillers, shared long-buried stories, revealing a hidden history. This dreamlike week of revelations serves as the foundation for the narrative, which unfolds as a deathbed confession from the narrator’s grandfather. The tale encompasses themes of madness, war, desire, and the complex dynamics of family relationships, particularly between the narrator’s grandparents. It also explores the dual nature of secrets and lies, reflecting on the aspirations and darker aspects of midcentury American life. Spanning various locations and eras, from prewar South Philadelphia to the space program's zenith, the novel intricately weaves a lifetime into a single week, offering a unique blend of fiction and autobiography, showcasing Chabon’s inventive storytelling.