Summary
From the award-winning author Robin Talley comes an inspiring new novel about the power of love to fight prejudice and hate.
Two women connected across generations through the power of words.
In 1955, eighteen-year-old Janet Jones must keep the love she shares with her best friend a secret. As in the age of McCarthyism, to be gay is to sin. But when Janet discovers a series of books about women falling in love with other women, it awakens something in her. As …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848457126 |
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| ISBN-10: | 184845712X |
| Author: | Robin Talley |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | HQ Young Adult |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 13 December 2018 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
‘absolutely loved it – romantic and funny and gripping and just generally excellent!’ Tom Ellen, author of Freshers
‘touching, clever and absolutely hilarious’ The Herald
‘I really loved the book… it was just a lovely, refreshing read for me, and I’m so glad there are authors like Robin Talley out there.’ Bookseller
‘One of the most interesting and informative LGBT books I’ve read recently!’ Reader
‘I read it in one sitting!’ NetGalley reviewer
‘a must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history’ NetGalley reviewer
‘a very timely novel’ NetGalley reviewer
About The Author
Robin Talley
Robin Talley is the New York Times bestselling author of the highly acclaimed novels Pulp, Our Own Private Universe, As I Descended, What We Left Behind and Lies We Tell Ourselves. Her books have won accolades including the Amnesty CILIP Honour and have also been shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal.
She worked in digital communications for LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, educational equity, and other progressive causes for fifteen years before she turned to writing full-time. Robin lives in Washington, DC with her wife and their daughter.
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