Amy Zhang channeled her childhood abundance of imaginary friends into compelling characters when told to "grow up." Her writing is fueled by a playful yet profound exploration of self, bringing her unique stories to life. She crafts narratives that are both imaginative and deeply resonant, inviting readers into worlds shaped by a curious mind. Beyond her writing, she embraces diverse pursuits like playing piano and tennis, and even grapples with weekly existential crises, showcasing a multifaceted personality.
She would be an object in motion that would stay in motion, even if it meant flattening everything in her path. One cold fall day, high school junior Liz Emerson steers her car into a tree. Is life truly more than cause and effect?An Indies Introduce TitleA Top Ten Indies Next Pick
Seventeen-year-old Ocean Wu moves to New York City to start college, but she defers her enrollment, keeping it a secret from her immigrant mother, and instead uses the time to deal with her ambivalence about her place in the world.
From Amy Zhang, the acclaimed author of Falling into Place, comes a heart-wrenching new novel about best friends on a collision course with reality. Janie and Micah, Micah and Janie. That’s how it’s been since they were children, when Janie Vivian moved next door. Janie says Micah is everything she is not. Where Micah is shy, Janie is outgoing. Where Micah loves music, Janie loves art. It’s the perfect friendship—as long as no one finds out about it.