Sideways: A Novel

Book Description

Sideways is the story of the journey of best friends Miles and Jack as they leave Los Angeles for Santa Ynez wine country and Jack's impending nuptials. For Jack, the trip represents his final days of freedom. For Miles, who has divorced his wife, lost both his money and his passion for life, the weeklong road trip becomes an opportunity to evaluate his past, his future, and himself. A raucous road trip steeped in wonderful details about wine, Sideways is a thought-provoking and funny novel about men, friendships, and human relationships. Sideways is Alexander Payne's next feature for Fox Search-ight Pictures. Payne is the director of About Schmidt, Election, and Citizen Ruth.