The Distance from A to Z by Natalie Blitt

And Abby can’t help but fall for him, hard.

80 hours of conversation practice with someone who seems to exclusively wear baseball caps and jerseys.īut Zeke in French is a different person than Zeke in English. That turns out to be impossible, though, because her French partner is the exact kind of boy she was hoping to avoid. A summer of culture and language, with no sports in sight. Seventeen-year old Abby has only one goal for her summer: to make sure she is fluent in French-well, that, and to get as far away from baseball and her Cubs-obsessed family as possible. Zeke is very ticklish.The Distance From A to Z – Natalie Blitt – HarperCollins – Published 12 January 2016

This line: “Favorite new word: chatouilleux. And Stephanie’s.Ĭharacters who speak French to each otherĪ college program for high school studentsĪ girl who refuses to swear except to say eff or merde.

And my love for Stephanie Perkins is legendary.) Check out Rachel’s love list. (I love Rachel’s writing so much, can’t wait for everyone to read it. I got this idea from my writer-friend Rachel who got it from Stephanie Perkins so it’s totally legit. “Ooh la la, j’adore this fun and romantic story about finding the perfect middle ground between where you come from and where you’re headed.” Prepare to still be smiling long after you finish. 'Charming, funny, and romantic, Blitt's The Distance From A to Z will have you swooning as you fall in love not only with Abby and Zeke but with the French language as well. Ann Stampler, author of Afterparty and Where It Began It’s a smart, touching read with a ton of heart, strong characterizations, and all the feels rolled into a heart-warming debut.' ' The Distance From A to Z is the perfect confection of swoony romance, humor, and spice.

Ginger Scott, author of This Is Falling and This book isĮverything you want from a YA, and it doesn't matter how old youĪre - those first big loves will always get you in the end. Perfect roommate, and I want to learn how to say everything in Frenchīecause, yes, everything sounds better! And when I'm out of letters in theĪlphabet, I want to know perfect Zeke with his perfectly imperfect shirtsĪnd oh-so-good secret will be there waiting for me. Yourself into because every new moment - even the awkward ones - comes with that special little rush to the heart. ' The Distance from A to Z is the kind of book you want to transport Natalie Blitt knocks it out of the park!' 'As delicious as a macaron, this swoon-worthy story of love and language will captivate readers and make their hearts flutter.

The Distance from A to Z by Natalie Blitt