Coming of Age

Image of The Zero and the One: A Novel
Author(s):
Ryan Ruby
Genre(s):
Coming of Age, Mystery & Thriller

The Zero and the One: A Novel

March 14, 2017
Reviewed by: 
Toni V. Sweeney

“Some novels . . . stay with us and haunt us . . . The Zero and the One is one of those tales.”

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Image of Casebook: A novel
Author(s):
Mona Simpson
Genre(s):
Coming of Age

Casebook: A Novel

April 14, 2014
Reviewed by: 
Norman Powers

“Mona Simpson once again proves herself a master . . . when describing the double-edged sword of human affection . . .”

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Image of The Last Days of California
Author(s):
Mary Miller
Genre(s):
Coming of Age

The Last Days of California

January 19, 2014
Reviewed by: 
Stevie Godson

“Brimming with acute observation and inspired prose, Mary Miller’s The Last Days of California is a blessing of a book.”

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Image of For Today I Am a Boy
Author(s):
Kim Fu
Genre(s):
Coming of Age, Literary Fiction

For Today I Am a Boy

January 12, 2014
Reviewed by: 
Michael Adelberg

“. . . the story of a struggling LGBT youth on a journey toward self-understanding. . . . a well-written and contemporary story.”

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Image of Jack Holmes and His Friend: A Novel
Author(s):
Edmund White
Genre(s):
LGBTQ+, Literary, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age, Relationships, Literary Fiction, Coming of Age, General, LGBTQ+, Literary, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age, Relationships, Literary Fiction, Coming of Age, General, Relationships, Literary Fiction, Literary, Genre Fiction, General, LGBTQ+, Coming of Age, Coming of Age

Jack Holmes & His Friend

January 15, 2012
Reviewed by: 
Vinton Rafe McCabe

“Edmund White who wrote The Beautiful Room Is Empty. Edmund White who gave us A Boy’s Own Story as well. It is as if he owes it to us to always excel.

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Image of The Marriage Plot: A Novel
Author(s):
Jeffrey Eugenides
Genre(s):
Satire, Relationships, Coming of Age, Coming of Age

The Marriage Plot

November 6, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Judy Krueger

“Ultimately, The Marriage Plot is very much a moral tale while at the same time being a literary romp through 80s-style sex, love, and marriage.

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Image of Ebba and the Green Dresses of Olivia Gomez in a Time of Conflict and War
Author(s):
Joan Tewkesbury
Genre(s):
International Settings, General, Coming of Age

Ebba and the Green Dresses of Olivia Gomez in a Time of Conflict and War

October 26, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Frank Mundo

“Engaging and inventive, Ebba and the Green Dresses of Olivia Gomez in a Time of Conflict and War is an ambitious and confident novel by Joan Tewkesbury, a veteran writer for stage

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Image of How the Mistakes Were Made: A Novel
Author(s):
Tyler McMahon
Genre(s):
Debut Fiction, Coming of Age

How the Mistakes Were Made

October 7, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Michael Pucci

“How the Mistakes Were Made is a fiercely affectionate rendering of that period right before the general public was hungry for the Nirvanas and the Pearl Jams—but hadn’t yet heard

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Author(s):
Andrea Portes
Genre(s):
Coming of Age, Domestic Violence, Coming of Age, Literary Fiction

Hick

August 31, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Nancy Carty Lepri

“Slated for film, Hick is a gripping, gut-wrenching story depicting the harsh realities of the life of a young, defenseless runaway.

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Image of Angel Cat Sugar: Sugar Loves Valentine's Day
Author(s):
Ellie O'Ryan
Genre(s):
Animals, Coming of Age

Angel Cat Sugar: Sugar Loves Valentine's Day

November 25, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Lisa Rojany

Angel Cat Sugar, created by Yuko Shimizu and realized here in a cute Valentine’s Day offering by Ellie O’Ryan is celebrating her favorite holiday.

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