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Her Name in the Sky

By: Kelly Quindlen
Narrated by: Piper Goodeve
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Seventeen-year-old Hannah wants to spend her senior year of high school going to football games and Mardi Gras parties. She wants to drive along the oak-lined streets of Louisiana's Garden District and lie on the hot sand of Florida's beaches. She wants to spend every night making memories with her tight-knit group of friends.

The last thing she wants is to fall in love with a girl - especially when that girl is her best friend, Baker.

Hannah knows she should like Wally, the kind, earnest boy who asks her to prom. She should cheer on her friend Clay when he asks Baker to be his girlfriend. She should follow the rules of her conservative community - the rules that have been ingrained in her since she was a child.

But Hannah longs to be with Baker, who cooks macaroni and cheese with Hannah late at night, who believes in the magic of books as much as Hannah does, and who challenges Hannah to be the best version of herself.

And Baker might want to be with Hannah, too - if both girls can embrace that world-shaking, wondrous possibility. Contains mature themes.

©2014 Kelly Quindlen (P)2017 Tantor Literature & Fiction
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the romance, the tension.... I felt it.... then the anguish and fear mixed with the haters.... so many feels.... I loved this book....


it was read really well also the house gave all the characters extra life

my new fav

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Trigger warning for the homophobic hate some characters exhibit in their religious school environment so it was tough to listen to. All the while was apprehensive but glad I finished it. Can’t say more coz of spoilers.

Tough listen but not for what you’d think

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This was such a beautifully written story. It renewed my faith on so many different levels and made me feel things that have been dormant in my heart for such a long time. Heartbreakingly beautiful and honest and full of wisdom. Don’t pass it up.

Oh my heart

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This is a terrific coming of age novel addressing some of the big issues facing kids who belong to Christian communities and are dealing with same sex attraction. It is a bit slow to get going but the characters are well drawn and the faith issues are sensitively and honestly dealt with. There is hope here, with a message to work through the inevitable fear and shame.

Great YA novel for questioning Christians and family

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A beautiful story and beautifully narrated, a wonderful tale of self discovery and self forgiveness.

Loved it

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This is such a difficult novel in my ways, it’s a story of friendship, love and of acceptance under the oppressive beast of religion. Religion can create such unnecessary hardship and sorrow. I am not a religious person myself nor am I gay but I am a kind, open and loving person, this story had me in tears for Baker and Hannah so many times. I do recommend this story, particularly so for those with a religious background and are questioning their sexuality and acceptance of themselves in light of religion.

Awesome novel

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This was by far the best LGBT book I've ever read/listened to. What an amazing story. Can't recommend it enough.

The best

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So I’m a romantic at heart and by no means a Christian. This book is about both and balances them well so you don’t feel you are being brow beaten either. It takes on some really huge issues and tells about those from people that are in them’s point of view. I’m a fan now of this author. The woman who read the book is amazing, voices were distinct even the male characters. You feel feel like she has genuine passion for what she is reading. I was moved and was excited to continue the story when ever I had to pause for the real world, once I had time to pick it back up. Thank you for this really liked it.

Heart felt and genuine

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This was raw and real and beautiful. The connection to the characters was palpable. Thankyou

Groundbreaking

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I’ve now listened to this book multiple times and each time I marvel at Kelly Quindlen’s ability to effectively capture youth and society in a way that tugs at your heart. This story is both heartbreaking and beautiful. I rejoiced and I cried throughout it. The story touched me deeply and I strongly believe this book should be added to your list of ‘must haves’.

Raw and heartfelt

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