June 2, 2016
This Bookreporter.com Special Newsletter spotlights a book that we think is a great summer reading selection. Read more about it, and enter our Summer Reading Contest by Friday, June 3rd at 11:59am ET for a chance to win one of five copies of THE ALLIANCE by Jolina Petersheim, which is now available. Please note that each contest is only open for 24 hours, so you will need to act quickly!
Editorial Content for Every Exquisite ThingContributorsReviewer (text)Bryn D., Teen Board Member
From acclaimed author of THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK comes another groundbreaking novel about finding yourself through other people and realizing that, while your life might change, it will always get better. Read More TeaserNanette O'Hare is an unassuming teen who has played the role of dutiful daughter, hardworking student and star athlete for as long as she can remember. But when a beloved teacher gives her his worn copy of The Bubblegum Reaper --- a mysterious, out-of-print cult classic --- the rebel within Nanette awakens. As she befriends the reclusive author, falls in love with a young but troubled poet, and attempts to insert her true self into the world with wild abandon, Nanette learns the hard way that rebellion sometimes comes at a high price. PromoNanette O'Hare is an unassuming teen who has played the role of dutiful daughter, hardworking student and star athlete for as long as she can remember. But when a beloved teacher gives her his worn copy of The Bubblegum Reaper --- a mysterious, out-of-print cult classic --- the rebel within Nanette awakens. As she befriends the reclusive author, falls in love with a young but troubled poet, and attempts to insert her true self into the world with wild abandon, Nanette learns the hard way that rebellion sometimes comes at a high price. About the BookNanette O'Hare is an unassuming teen who has played the role of dutiful daughter, hardworking student and star athlete for as long as she can remember. But when a beloved teacher gives her his worn copy of The Bubblegum Reaper --- a mysterious, out-of-print cult classic --- the rebel within Nanette awakens. As she befriends the reclusive author, falls in love with a young but troubled poet, and attempts to insert her true self into the world with wild abandon, Nanette learns the hard way that rebellion sometimes comes at a high price. A celebration of the self and the formidable power of story, EVERY EXQUISITE THING is Matthew Quick at his finest. Audiobook available, narrated by Vanessa Johansson Would you be interested in meeting up with other book groups in your area?June 1, 2016, 126 voters June 1, 2016This Bookreporter.com Special Newsletter spotlights a book that we think is a great summer reading selection. Read more about it, and enter our Summer Reading Contest by Thursday, June 2nd at 11:59am ET for a chance to win one of five copies of DECEPTION ISLAND by Brynn Kelly, which is now available. Please note that each contest is only open for 24 hours, so you will need to act quickly!
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