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The Accidental Tourist: A Novel (Ballantine Reader's Circle) (original 1985; edition 2002)

by Anne Tyler

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Fiction. Literature. HTML:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved Pulitzer Prize–winning author—an irresistible novel exploring the slippery alchemy of attracting opposites, and the struggle to rebuild one’s life after unspeakable tragedy

Travel writer Macon Leary hates travel, adventure, surprises, and anything outside of his routine. Immobilized by grief, Macon is becoming increasingly prickly and alone, anchored by his solitude and an unwillingness to compromise his creature comforts. Then he meets Muriel, an eccentric dog trainer too optimistic to let Macon disappear into himself. Despite Macon’s best efforts to remain insulated, Muriel up-ends his solitary, systemized life, catapulting him into the center of a messy, beautiful love story he never imagined. A fresh and timeless tale of unexpected bliss, The Accidental Tourist showcases Tyler’s talents for making characters—and their relationships—feel both real and magical.

“Incandescent, heartbreaking, exhilarating…One cannot reasonably expect fiction to be much better than this.” —The Washington Post.
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Authors:Anne Tyler
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The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler (1985)

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    Travels with My Aunt by Graham Greene (sombrio)
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    Miss Macintosh, My Darling by Marguerite Young (Cecrow)
    Cecrow: If you're as curious as I am, you'll want to sample what Macon was reading on the plane.
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  lacquer | Jan 22, 2024 |
This is my favorite Anne Tyler novel. I read it years ago and I still remember how hard I laughed at Macon and his crazy family. But don't go thinking this is a cheery beach read. Tyler's books always tackle the pain and sadness lurking in everyday life. ( )
  LibrarianDest | Jan 3, 2024 |
Really quite wonderful. Funny, but not overdone. There was a great respect for all the characters that made for a really engaging, sweet story.
  BookyMaven | Dec 6, 2023 |
I am opting for lighter reads this month to try and achieve some of the challenges I have set myself this year. This feel good story fits the bill. ( )
  HelenBaker | Nov 27, 2023 |
This is one of my favorites. I haven't read it for 30 years, but parts of it are still fresh in my mind. Loved the writing, the characters, the story, the humor. I really need to read it again. ( )
  MickeyMole | Oct 2, 2023 |
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Baumrucker, AndreaÜbersetzersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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They were supposed to stay at the beach a week, but neither of them had the heart for it and they decided to come back early.
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I'm beginning to think that maybe it's not just how much you love someone. Maybe what matters is who you are when you're with them.
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Fiction. Literature. HTML:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved Pulitzer Prize–winning author—an irresistible novel exploring the slippery alchemy of attracting opposites, and the struggle to rebuild one’s life after unspeakable tragedy

Travel writer Macon Leary hates travel, adventure, surprises, and anything outside of his routine. Immobilized by grief, Macon is becoming increasingly prickly and alone, anchored by his solitude and an unwillingness to compromise his creature comforts. Then he meets Muriel, an eccentric dog trainer too optimistic to let Macon disappear into himself. Despite Macon’s best efforts to remain insulated, Muriel up-ends his solitary, systemized life, catapulting him into the center of a messy, beautiful love story he never imagined. A fresh and timeless tale of unexpected bliss, The Accidental Tourist showcases Tyler’s talents for making characters—and their relationships—feel both real and magical.

“Incandescent, heartbreaking, exhilarating…One cannot reasonably expect fiction to be much better than this.” —The Washington Post.

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Travel writer Macon Leary hates travel, adventure, surprises, and anything outside of his routine. Immobilized by grief, Macon is becoming increasingly prickly and alone, anchored by his solitude and an unwillingness to compromise his creature comforts. Then he meets Muriel, an eccentric dog trainer too optimistic to let Macon disappear into himself. Despite Macon's best efforts to remain insulated, Muriel up-ends his solitary, systemized life, catapulting him into the center of a messy, beautiful love story he never imagined.
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