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In his New York Times bestselling novel, David Levithan introduces readers to what Entertainment Weekly calls a "wise, wildly unique" love story about A, a teen who wakes up every morning in a different body, living a different life.
Every day a different body. Every day a different life. Every day in love with the same girl.
There’s never any warning about where it will be or who it will be. A has made peace with that, even established guidelines by which to live: Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere.
It’s all fine until the morning that A wakes up in the body of Justin and meets Justin’s girlfriend, Rhiannon. From that moment, the rules by which A has been living no longer apply. Because finally A has found someone he wants to be with—day in, day out, day after day.
With his new novel, David Levithan, bestselling co-author of Will Grayson, Will Grayson, and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, has pushed himself to new creative heights. He has written a captivating story that will fascinate readers as they begin to comprehend the complexities of life and love in A’s world, as A and Rhiannon seek to discover if you can truly love someone who is destined to change every day.
Kirkus Reviews Best of Teen's Books 2012
Booklist Best of Children's Books 2012
"Fresh, unique, funny, and achingly honest, Levithan brilliantly explores the adolescent conundrum of not feeling like oneself, and not knowing where one belongs. I didn't just read this book — I inhaled it." —Jodi Picoult, NYT bestselling author of Lone Wolf and Between the Lines
Entertainment Weekly, August 22, 2012:
"Rich in wisdom and wit...Levithan keeps the pages turning not only with ingenious twists on his central conceit but with A's hard-earned pieces of wisdom about identity, isolation, and love. Every Day has the power to teach a bully empathy by answering an essential question: What's it like to be you and not me — even if it's just for one day?"
New York Times Book Review, August 26, 2012:
"It demonstrates Levithan's talent for empathy, which is paired in the best parts of the book with a persuasive optimism about the odds for happiness and for true love."
Los Angeles Times, September 2, 2012:
"It's the rare book that challenges gender presumptions in a way that's as entertaining as it is unexpected and, perhaps most important, that's relatable to teens who may not think they need sensitivity training when it comes to sexual orientation and the nature of true love. ‘Every Day' is precisely such a book...A story that is always alluring, oftentimes humorous and much like love itself — splendorous."
MTV Hollywood Crush, September 28, 2012:
"Thoughtful and fascinating...A study in the most real and human of concerns: the importance of empathy, the value of friends and family, and the beauty of permanence that we have the luxury of taking for granted."
Boston Globe, September 15, 2012:
"Ambitious and provocative...we’re not ready to let A go."
OUT Magazine, December 2012:
"One of the most inventive young adult novels of the year."
Romantic Times, October 2012:
"Levithan is a literary genius. His style of writing is brilliant — practically flawless... Reading A’s journey to make love last, in a world that is always changing, is an experience I hope everyone gets to share."
Starred Review, School Library Journal, September 2012:
"Every step of the narrative feels real and will elicit a strong emotional response from readers and offer them plenty of fodder for speculation, especially regarding the nature of love.”
Starred Review, Booklist, July 1, 2012:
“Levithan has created an irresistible premise that is sure to captivate readers….
[Every Day] is a study in style, an exercise in imagination, and an opportunity for readers themselves to occupy another life: that of A, himself.”
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, May 15, 2012:
“An awe-inspiring, thought-provoking reminder that love reaches beyond physical appearances or gender.”
Starred Review, Shelf Awareness, September 7, 2012:
"Levithan's unusual love story will make teens think about how the core of the soul never changes. A speaks of faith, love, dreams and death with a wisdom derived from thousands of lives visited over 16 years and firsthand proof of how much humans share rather than what sets them apart."
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2012:
"This unconventional romance considers some fascinating and unexpected questions about the nature of identity, consciousness, love, and gender...Readers will identify with A’s profound longing for connection, but they’ll also be intrigued by the butterfly effect A’s presence may have on numerous other teens who make brief but memorable appearances."
The Horn Book, November 2012:
"Brilliantly conceived...[Levithan] shapes the narrative into a profound exploration of what it means to love someone."
Letter Blocks, the BN Parents & Educators blog, August 23, 2012:
"A definite crowd-pleaser."
The L Magazine, August 29, 2012:
"The premise allows for stimulating parallels: A’s experience is both like the writer’s, who inhabits the consciousnesses of random characters, and the adolescent’s, who tries on myriad identities."
Anonymous
Posted September 8, 2012
I can only give this book four stars because I wanted more. A fast read but brought some new ideas and questions about life and our necessity to judge others. I loved this book and hope to see more about the character, A. The power 'he' held but decided to follow a more compassionate path made me love 'her' more.
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Posted September 9, 2012
I have never read a book that made me think about how much I take my everyday, consistant life for granted. This is a must read and I can't wait to experience it again and again.
10 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 17, 2012
Simply fantastic.
The book evokes questions about importance of love, future and what we are willing and able to do and give up for the significant other. Loved every word of this book!!!!! Can't wait for more :)
8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 8, 2012
The characters seemed to crash into love without any development. I thought the writing was very choppy and too quickly paced. I guve it two stars because it was original, id never read a book a person who doesnt have their own body.
I also shouldve paid attention to the characters ages before purchasing this book.
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 11, 2012
A Totally Exceptional Story!
I've added EVERY DAY by David Levithan to my top ten list of best reads ever. It fits nicely alongside Ken Grimwood's REPLAY, Audrey Niffenegger's THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE, David Benioff's CITY OF THIEVES, and Gene Wolfe's PEACE. "A" wakes up each morning in someone else's body. That's the way life's always been. But then . . . Levithan seems to intuit the questions that arise as "A" finds his world grinding to a halt all because he falls in love. (Or is "A" a she? And does it really matter?) But the answers only lead to bigger questions. And heartbreaking decisions. Read this book. Then read it again.
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted August 31, 2012
I bought Every Day the day it came out, I read the first page at the store and knew this was a definitely must read, it did not disappoint.
This book might have just easily have become one of my favourites, it's smartly written and put together, and the idea is very original. I fell for the characters and made a connection to each of them even thought they were all so different.
The book made me reconsider the most basic thing we all take for granted, waking up every morning in the same body being able to love and have those close to us every day, being able to make ties with people.
This book is gripping, beautiful, but broke my heart. There are just no words to say how much I honestly recommend this book.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 20, 2013
Some books are very well written, but have a poor plot line, and some books have an engaging plot but are poorly written. Very rarely I can find a book that is both enticing and well written.
Unfortunatly, this was not one of those books.
The book is intriguing and interesting to think about. I liked the idea of someone inhabiting a new body and having to adapt to a new life everyday, I just wish that there was more of a plot to the story. I feel like the author could have done something more to the story to create a bigger conflict and keep the story moving.
Overall, the story was a good read. I have always loved the books by Greene and It's a much better than most teen fiction. I am looking forward to the seqel. Hopefully, the author will add more twists and action!
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 18, 2013
The story is addictive but anxiety provoking because the protagonist is so alone. I kept looking for that "OH" moment when the essence or origin of the character's main issue would be explained. It never is and in the end I was left feeling unresolved and a bit sad.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 7, 2012
Best book I have read in a long time.
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Posted April 2, 2013
This is the first that I have read by this author. Loved it but his others do not sound as interesting.
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Posted March 8, 2013
kept me reading & wanting to read more when it was done
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Posted February 13, 2013
Is it a good book
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Posted January 30, 2013
I have to admot, this was nothingnlike Dash and Lily's Book Of Dares. This is much more serious, and to me was too fast and slow. A, meets his love too quickly and after that it's too slow for my liking. The ending though, was pretty good, it was a tad unexpected, but you get the hint. Overall not bad.
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 6, 2013
I read this book within a day. And I cannot wait to reread it in the future, through an even deeper perspective. 'A' is the main character who falls in love with Rhiannon. While their romance starts abruptly, the book takes you on a thought-provoking, beautiful journey of life and love. While reading, take the time to ask yourself questions, and you will have a new viewpoint towards the end.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 6, 2013
This book explores the meaning of infatuation, trust, relationships and love. It may be written from a teen perspective, but the themes are universal.
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Posted January 2, 2013
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Posted October 5, 2012
I bought this book because after reading the synopsis, I couldn't remember ever reading anything like it. The story is compelling, and the character A 's pov is very original. Overall, a wonderful story...only wish it was longer....
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Posted September 23, 2012
I read 262 of the 322 pages of this book in one day. I couldn't stop because like our lives, the story is always rolling forward. Whether we, or A, likes it or not. With all of the bodies A possesses, it's easy to find one that you relate to, and gives what you feel or what you've thought some solid word and phrase. The ending leaves you breathless and furious for more but you totally understand why it ended this way. Just as A intended.
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Posted September 5, 2012
This book grabbed me from the first page and it never stopped entertaining and moving me. This will be one of my favorite reads. Treat yourself!
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Posted May 13, 2013
I'm really enjoying reading this, it's very thought provoking and interesting. I kind of hate the characters though and them falling in love seems completely implausible in the way the author does it. And I really disliked the somewhat preachy tone especially about judging gay people. I completely support gay rights but it felt like the author was pushing his thoughts on the audience. My favorite parts were not even when A was developing his/her relationship with Rhiannon but when he was dealing with the extreme issues some people face or even the everyday issues that everyone has to go through. An enjoyable read but one that doesn't necessarily leave you feeling uplifted.
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Overview
In his New York Times bestselling novel, David Levithan introduces readers to what Entertainment Weekly calls a "wise, wildly unique" love story about A, a teen who wakes up every morning in a different body, living a different life.
Every day a different body. Every day a different life. Every day in love with the same girl.
There’s never any warning about where it will be ...