New York Times bestselling author of Isla and the Stephanie Perkins
I laughed so hard I cried. I have a major crush on Ted Callahan.”
Sara Zarr
Moving and funny—a terrifically satisfying read.”
New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the Stephanie Perkins
I laughed so hard that I cried. Twice. I have a major crush on Ted Callahan.
authors of Spoiled and Messy Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
Kissing Ted Callahan (and Other Guys) is hugely fun and full of our favorite things: secrets, shenanigans, and SO many cute boys.
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Praise for Kissing Ted Callahan:
A 2016 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection
"A not-so-fluffy chick-lit offering rife with angst, rock 'n' roll and lots of kissing."—Kirkus Reviews
"It's refreshing to see a boy-girl friendship built on mutual support that doesn't drift into romance...Riley's voice is irreverent and funny."—Publishers Weekly
"Character driven... this book will appeal most to teenagers questioning and exploring romantic relationships....Most readers will find the notebook entries (done in a handwriting-like font) humorous and relate to the confusing feelings that come from acting on a crush or trying to date in high school. Recommended for teens looking for realistic stories without a hefty amount of drama."—SLJ
"Riley and I became besties immediately...I cackled (and maybe even snorted) my way through this novel in one afternoon, but don't let that fool you. There's plenty of substance in Riley's story, and her trials and tribulations strike an authentic chord that can still be heard over the din of laughter."—Sarah Pitre, Forever Young Adult
"I laughed so hard I cried. Twice. I have a major crush on Ted Callahan."—Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss and Lola and the Boy Next Door
"Kissing Ted Callahan (and Other Guys) is hugely fun and full of our favorite things: secrets, shenanigans, and SO many cute boys."—Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, authors of Spoiled and Messy
Kirkus Reviews
2015-01-10
So many boys, so little time; what's a rock girl to do? Music-obsessed Riley and Reid, a writer, are shocked to find out that their fellow band mates, Lucy (Riley's once-best friend and former confidante) and Nathan, have not only been secretly dating, they've also been doing it. Feeling glaringly inexperienced, Riley and Reid decide to keep a handwritten notebook—nicknamed the Passenger Manifest from the TV show Lost—chronicling all of their experiences with love, dating and sex. To Riley's surprise, she becomes involved with three guys: science-loving Garrick, who once dated a celebrity; Ted Callahan, her longtime, irresistibly floppy-haired crush; and Milo, a fellow band geek and tuba player. Riley and Reid carefully record every detail of their dating foibles, but when the Passenger Manifest turns up missing, what are they to do? Narrated mainly by Riley, the story provides small snippets of Reid's dating life—and, regrettably, little else about him—in the entries from the Passenger Manifest that appear between prose chapters. Riley's approach to sex is a long way from Forever…; losing her virginity seems to be more an item on her to-do list than a milestone moment. A not-so-fluffy chick-lit offering rife with angst, rock 'n' roll and lots of kissing. (Romance. 13-18)
