Friends Like These by Meg Rosoff — ‘This Summer’s Must-Read’ (The Times)

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This summer’s must read’ – The Times�?~An irresistible account of female friendship �?� Nobody describes the strength, pain and comedy of being young as elegantly and eloquently as Meg Rosoff�?T �?” Amanda Craig �?~A wonderful, captivating writer�?T �?” Daily Telegraph__________________ From the incomparable Meg Rosoff, bestselling author of How I Live Now and The Great Godden, comes an alluring coming-of-age tale about the summer that changes everything. New York City. June, 1982. When eighteen-year-old Beth arrives in Manhattan for a prestigious journalism internship, everything feels brand new �?” and not always in a good way. A cockroach-infested sublet and a disaffected roommate are the least of her worries, and she soon finds herself caught up with her fellow interns �?” preppy Oliver, ruthless Dan and ridiculously cool, beautiful, wild Edie. Soon, Beth and Edie are best friends �?” the sort of heady, all-consuming best-friendship that�?Ts impossible to resist. But with the mercury rising and deceit mounting up, betrayal lies just around the corner. Who needs enemies �?� when you have friends like these? From bestselling, award-winning author Meg Rosoff comes a gritty, intoxicating novel about a summer of unforgettable firsts: of independence, lies, love and the inevitable loss of innocence. Sharp and irresistible, it’s perfect for fans of Sally Rooney�?Ts Conversations with Friends and Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan.; 320 pages; 06/07/2023

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