{"product_id":"9781250200358","title":"The Girl He Used to Know : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Girl He Used to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Tracey Garvis Graves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOn the Island,\u003c\/i\u003e Tracey Garvis Graves, presents the compelling, hopelessly romantic novel of unconditional love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnika Rose is an English major at the University of Illinois. Anxious in social situations where she finds most people's behavior confusing, she'd rather be surrounded by the order and discipline of books or the quiet solitude of playing chess.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonathan Hoffman joined the chess club and lost his first game—and his heart—to the shy and awkward, yet brilliant and beautiful Annika. He admires her ability to be true to herself, quirks and all, and accepts the challenges involved in pursuing a relationship with her. Jonathan and Annika bring out the best in each other, finding the confidence and courage within themselves to plan a future together. What follows is a tumultuous yet tender love affair that withstands everything except the unforeseen tragedy that forces them apart, shattering their connection and leaving them to navigate their lives alone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, a decade later, fate reunites Annika and Jonathan in Chicago. She's living the life she wanted as a librarian. He's a Wall Street whiz, recovering from a divorce and seeking a fresh start.  The attraction and strong feelings they once shared are instantly rekindled, but until they confront the fears and anxieties that drove them apart, their second chance will end before it truly begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Careful to balance the emotional and intellectual power between Annika and Jonathan, Graves creates a believable love affair in which Annika is not infantilized but rather fully realized as simply different. And her differences become her strengths when catastrophe strikes, compelling Annika to take the lead for the first time in her life. A heartwarming, neurodiverse love story. \" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Graves's strong, autistic heroine fights for the love she once lost in this sensitive, affecting romance.\" - \u003cb\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An accidental meeting rekindles the romance between former college lovers Annika and Jonathan. Endearing characters will reinforce your faith in people's goodness.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There are a lot of romantic books coming out in April, but none quite like \u003ci\u003eThe Girl He Used to Know\u003c\/i\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Unputdownable\" - \u003cb\u003eRefinery29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The perfect modern rom-com read.\" - \u003cb\u003eHellogiggles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A second-chance romance that will get you ready for days of dreamy summer reading (and dating)...\" - \u003cb\u003eBustle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tracey Garvis Graves is a must read author. Her voice is wise, tender and refreshing.\" - \u003cb\u003eTaylor Jenkins Reid, author of \u003ci\u003eDaisy Jones \u0026amp; The Six\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tracey Garvis Graves has crafted an incredible story with a unique premise and characters you'll want to root for. The last thirty pages had me on the edge of my seat. This book is beautiful.\" - \u003cb\u003eColleen Hoover, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eIt Ends with\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eUs \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAll Your Perfects\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I adore Tracey Garvis Graves' work.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Pekkanen, New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Wife Between\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eUs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Written with sensitivity and spot-on truth, this is the most riveting, rewarding, refreshing novel I've read in years.\" - \u003cb\u003eBarbara Delinsky,\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSweet Salt Air\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From page one, this enchanting story resonates with gentle humor and lush detail. I adored this book.\" - \u003cb\u003eTammara Webber, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEasy and Breakable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Smart and sensitive, with wholly original characters you can’t help but root for,\u003ci\u003e The Girl He Used to Know\u003c\/i\u003e is unlike any book I’ve read. I loved every page.” —\u003cb\u003eCamille Pagán, bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Life and Other Near-Death Experiences \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Tracey Garvis-Graves keeps the tension high throughout, and readers will be rooting for this pair’s happy ending from the first page until the last.” –\u003cb\u003e Kate Hilton, bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e The Hole in the Middle\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Just Like Family\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tracey Garvis Graves pens a compelling novel with beautifully rendered characters, an extraordinary tale filled with sensitivity and empathy that gives readers a peek into the world of autism through the eyes of a woman who proves to be as audacious as she is charming. Readers, don't you dare miss this love story.\" -\u003cb\u003e Kellie Coates Gilbert, author of the\u003ci\u003e Sun Valley Series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tracey delivers another romantic gem! This time an engaging exploration of second-chance love mixed with real-life drama. The last few chapters had my heart beating fast and furious.” —\u003cb\u003eDina Silver, author of \u003ci\u003eNo Time To Blink\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne Pink Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Tracey Garvis Graves has the magical gift of capturing enduring love in the face of adversity, and \u003ci\u003eThe Girl He Used to Know\u003c\/i\u003e is no exception . . .  well written, engaging and quietly romantic.\" - \u003cb\u003eRenee Carlino, National bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBlind Kiss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Tracey Garvis Graves is a master at writing layered characters you’re thrilled to spend time with, and Annika and Jonathan are no exception. \u003ci\u003eThe Girl He Used to Know\u003c\/i\u003e is a consume-in-one-sitting read, full of heart and depth, with a most satisfying ending. I loved it!” - \u003cb\u003eKarma Brown, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Life Lucy Knew\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Both charming and unique, \u003ci\u003eThe Girl He Used to Know\u003c\/i\u003e follows Annika and Jonathan as they grapple with how the past defines their present. The climax of their sweeping love story will slam you hard in the chest, leaving you grasping for tissues as you race to find out if they’ll find their happy ending.” -\u003cb\u003e Liz Fenton \u0026amp; Lisa Steinke, bestselling authors of \u003ci\u003eThe Good Widow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Tracey Garvis-Graves has written a beautiful novel that goes far beyond the classic boy meets girl. Annika is a unique character who will stay with you long after the last page and the ending will have you cheering and reaching for a box of tissues at the same time. A true love story for the ages. -\u003cb\u003e Anita Hughes, author of \u003ci\u003eCalifornia Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“On the surface, this book might appear to be a girl-meets-boy, girl-loses-boy, girl-gets-boy-back-years-later type of story. But dig a little and you'll find so much more. The girl in question is not your usual heroine: she's somewhere on the autism spectrum. And the boy isn't typical either--he's not trying to take advantage of her, he's trying to heal too. Both a touching love story and an interesting insight into life on the spectrum, I raced through this in a day and felt all the feels when life intervened in a way that might have kept them apart forever. I recommend it.” - \u003cb\u003eCatherine McKenzie, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHidden\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Good Liar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This wonderful novel deals with life and love on the spectrum with captivating and heart-warming characters who will stay with you long after you’ve finished. Memorable, and remarkable, Tracey Garvis Graves has written another winner.” - \u003cb\u003eKaira Rouda, bestselling author, \u003ci\u003eBest Day Ever\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat Comes Around \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250200358\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40706806481102,"sku":"9781250200358","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_9437a16e-b218-4f15-92f0-31ee205b4646.jpg?v=1640578694","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250200358","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}