Author Of The Week

Everyone remembers the first real novel they ever read. And no, I’m not talking about reading The Little Prince  in sixth grade—I mean the first time you picked up a book and were completely thrilled to read it, unable to put it down once you started. My first was The Summer I Turned Pretty , written by author, screenwriter, executive producer, and showrunner Jenny Han, which was published in 2009. The story’s undeniable charm lies in its vivid portrayal of summer and its car