# Event Details

- **Event Name**: General Book Club: The Guncle
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Guncle by Steven Rowley is the August book club choice.

Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is honestly a bit out of his league.

So, when tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother and Patrick’s brother has a health crisis of his own, Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian. Despite having a set of “Guncle Rules” ready to go, Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a somewhat-stalled career, and a lifestyle not-so-suited to a six- and a nine-year-old. Quickly realizing that parenting—even if temporary—isn’t solved with treats and jokes, Patrick’s eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility, and the realization that, sometimes, even being larger than life means you’re unfailingly human.

Copies of the book will be available in the library one month before the program.

This book club is intended for adults. No registration is required.

For additional information, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/general-book-club-the-guncle/200030426085016
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dekalb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
- **lat**: 41.93206
- **long**: -88.74973
- **full address**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is General Book Club: The Guncle being held?
  - **A:** General Book Club: The Guncle takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115.
- **Q**: Who is organizing General Book Club: The Guncle?
  - **A:** General Book Club: The Guncle is organized by DeKalb Public Library.

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