This Must Be the Place by Kelly Quindlen - ISBN: 9781035069088
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Inheriting a gay bar leads to unexpected romance and a fight for survival.
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This Must Be the Place

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    29 September 2026

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Summary

A queer YA romance sizzling with chemistry by bestselling Kelly Quindlen, perfect for fans of Lex Croucher and Elle McNicoll.

When Louisa unexpectedly inherits a struggling gay bar from her late great-uncle, she’s determined to keep it open for the vibrant queer community that calls it home.

Louisa’s mission puts her on a collision course with Aubrey: the pretty, popular, and sharp-tongued daughter of their college town’s newly crowned football coach. The girls start off on th…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781035069088
ISBN-10:1035069083
Author:Kelly Quindlen
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Imprint:First Ink
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:29 September 2026
Weight:200g
Dimensions:17mm x 129mm x 198mm
Audience Age:12
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This Must Be the Place by Kelly Quindlen - ISBN: 9781035069088
129 × 198 mm
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Critics Review

A little sweet, a little sharp, this romance will resonate with readers looking for an emotional journey. – Booklist, starred review on She Drives Me Crazy
A cast of characters you’ll fall in love with and a love story you’ll be obsessed with. She Drives Me Crazy is one of my favorite rom-coms of the year. Trust me when I say you need this book. – Leah Johnson, author of You Should See Me in a Crown on She Drives Me Crazy
Hilarious and full of heart, with a sizzling romance. She Drives Me Crazy nails both the hate to love and fake dating tropes with expert execution. I want to live in this town and be friends with these characters so badly, and I’m deeply sad that I can’t. – Rachael Allen, author of A Taxonomy of Love and The Summer of Impossibilities on She Drives Me Crazy
She Drives Me Crazy is the perfect romcom. It’s the kind of romance that is sizzling with chemistry, but still manages to be utterly earnest and heartfelt. A must-read for every romcom fan. – Adiba Jaigirdar, author of The Henna Wars on She Drives Me Crazy
The story thoughtfully explores the confusing emotions of grief and how they affect everyone differently. Louisa’s journey is tender and quietly powerful, and I highly recommend picking up this book. – Goodreads Reviewer * on This Must Be The Place *

About The Author

Kelly Quindlen

Kelly Quindlen is the bestselling author of the young adult novels She Drives Me Crazy (winner of the Volunteer State Book Award), Late to the Party, Her Name in the Sky, and This Must Be the Place. Her books have been featured in The New York Times, Business Insider, Vulture, and Paste. Kelly enjoys speaking to high school GSAs, PFLAG groups, and all manner of LGBTQ+ positive organizations. She lives in Atlanta with her fiancée and their saucy cat, Peach Marie.

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