The Snowbirds
A Novel
by Christina Clancy
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Pub Date Feb 04 2025 | Archive Date Feb 18 2025
Description
The Last Thing He Told Me meets Fleishman Is in Trouble in this page-turning story of a couple who flee winter in the Midwest for Palm Springs, where they find their relationship at a crossroads.
Kim and Grant are at a turning point. A couple for thirty years, their "separate but together" partnership is running up against the realities of late middle age: Grant’s mother has died, the college where he taught philosophy was shuttered, and their twin girls are grown and gone. Escaping the bitter cold of a Midwestern winter for the hot desert sun of Palm Springs seems as good a solution as any to the more intractable problems they face.
When they arrive at Le Desert, a quirky condo community where everyone knows everyone’s business, Kim immediately embraces the opportunity to make new friends and explore a more adventurous side of her personality. Meanwhile, Grant struggles to find his footing in this unfamiliar landscape, leaving Kim to wonder if their relationship can survive the snowbird season. But when Grant goes missing on a hike in the Palm Springs mountains, Kim is forced to consider two terrifying outcomes: either Grant is truly lost, or this time, he’s really left her.
Is it ever too late to become the person we wanted to be—and is there still time to change into someone better? The exhilarating, but often confusing transitions of midlife are pitched against the promise and glamour of Palm Springs in this tender, honest story of what it takes to commit to someone for a lifetime. With compassion and humor, Clancy explores the redemptive power of finding ourselves, and of being found.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250284952 |
| PRICE | $29.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 272 |
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Featured Reviews
Kelsey V, Reviewer
Okay, I have never read a book quite like this one. It was so honest, true, and real. The main characters were fantastic! I loved the journey they went on. Christina, Id love to sit with you and hear all about the process and behind story of writing this. It was just so good! Highly recommend. Add to your TBR list for February 4. -Kelsey Vogeney @little_blue_book_hutch
Reviewer 518691
A wonderful novel about a grown-up relationship. I love how Christina Clancy writes about the complications, pleasures, and frustrations of long-term, mid-life relationships. Her characters are thoughtful and ambivalent and, most important, feel real, which makes for an interesting ride as Grant goes missing from a hike in Palm Springs and Kim, his partner of 30 years, tries to figure out if something terrible has happened to him or if he's gone on one of his occasional emotional walk-abouts. Loved the Palm Springs setting as this midwestern couple figures out what it means to be truly committed to each other for the long haul. Clancy's writing is beautiful and goes down so easily; a pleasure to read!
Kelly M, Reviewer
I always love reading from the perspective or point of view of a character who is closer to my age. With that. being said, I was totally invested in this book. The character development and the plot were really well written.. Kim and Grant’s relationship was definitely relatable at times and written with both humor and emotion. I’m not sure how it is that I have never written a book from this author before. I enjoyed The Snowbirds so much that I will. be checking out the other books by Christina Clancy.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Nicole C, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this book! The characters were all so fun and full of personality, the story is told beautifully, and through all the twists and turn, you see the value of friendship and community. Definitely worth the read!
Jude F, Reviewer
"I don't know about that," Thomas said, raising his glass to make a toast Grant did not participate in. "You'll have a hard time working on your relationship in a place where everyone starts drinking at three in the afternoon." Christina Clancy, The Snowbirds
Thank you #stmartinspress and #netgalley #gifted for this advance copy of:
The Snowbirds by Christina Clancy
Pub Date: February 4, 2025
Four 1/2 stars
A thoughtful, humorous and heartfelt story of a decades long relationship of Kim and Grant. They are at a crossroads in their lives - what to do next, where to go next and how will that impact those around them. This cast of characters are funny, sensitive and downright genius in the evolution of this couple and their recent temporary move to Palm Springs. Is it too late for each to find themselves and also find the spark that brought them together in the beginning? More than a love story, this is a life story. Of lost youth, next chapters and the age-old question, 'is this all there is?"
Reviewer 810933
What truly stood out to me was the author’s ability to blend humor and tenderness, exploring the redemptive power of change and commitment. The story left me reflecting on my own life and relationships, appreciating the depth and authenticity of Kim and Grant’s journey.
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