It’s always fabulous to discover a new writer. This past week I devoured Sarah Dessen’s novel ‘Along for the ride’. Ms. Dessen is the author of eight previous books and her work is gathering lots of attention.
This book focuses on the lives of two teen misfits, Auden a brilliant academic, a product of a restricted childhood and Eli a young man attempting to recover from a tragic episode in his past. Together, the fellow insomniacs explore the nocturnal world of their local town. Their quest is for Auden to discover the delights of her missed childhood and for Eli to move forward in his life.
This author has created a page-turner that will appeal to the adult reader as well as teens. I enjoyed Sarah Dessen’s voice and her ability to capture the challenges of teens as they search for their paths in the world.
Who have you discovered lately?
Hi Jodie,
Along for the Ride sound intriguing and just the thing for middle school and teenagers that are safe at home but wish they could go out and explore the night.
It’s so good when the new author one finds has a back list of books.
Reggi
Like Reggi, I love finding a new-to-me author with a backlist!
My most recent rediscovery is Cormac McCarthy. I tried to read All the Pretty Horses years ago and couldn’t get through it, but a friend loaned me The Road and wow! Barrelled through it in a day.
Definitely a page-turner!
Thanks for the recommendation, Jodie. Always on the hunt for a new read, and dontcha just love finding a new author to follow! All the best, Lisa