leah stewart's the myth of you and me
this book comes out at the end of the month (huge thanks to johnm for getting me an advance copy!) and i strongly urge everyone to go and buy it. for one thing, the description on the back is just right. for another, it's a beautifully written story about a woman working ostensibly as a research assistant to an elderly author; when she receives a letter from her former best friend, who she hasn't spoken to in eight years, the author urges her to reconnect. the story makes great use of flashbacks to the girls in high school and college while also making the main character's confusion and life-crisis a compelling read. it also totally nails the complexities of friendships between girls and how they change as we grow up.
stewart apparently lives in this area so maybe she'll do a reading or something--definitely keep an eye out, b/c this book was great. i was reading the last few pages through tears 'cause it's just so darn touching and awesome.
john, it'll be in your mail folder tomorrow! :)
3 comments:
Wait a minute - didn't you just start reading this a couple hours ago??
Anyway, I'm glad it was good. She's scheduled to read at the Regulator on 9/8 and Quail Ridge on 9/19.
And you can hold onto it for now b/c I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a week in Cleveland. No, really. :)
john, i would think after several months of reading this blog, you'd have figured out that i'm an extremely fast reader. :)
besides, it's a good story--i didn't want to put it down!
let me know when you're back and i'll get it to you.
the myth of you and me is awesome! as is leah's first book, body of a girl.
you should check out another local author's book, bad girls by alex mcaulay.
best,
Kevin
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