Love and Other Perishable Items
Love and Other Perishable Items by Laura Buzo, published by Alfred A. Knopf on December 11, 2012, is a novel that explores the complexities of young love and friendship. At the center of the story is Amelia, a 15-year-old navigating her infatuation with Chris, a 21-year-old university student. As they work together at a local supermarket, their friendship deepens through shared experiences and conversations about life, literature, and the challenges of adolescence.
Readers will find a relatable portrayal of the awkwardness and excitement that come with first love, as well as the emotional turmoil of growing up. The narrative captures Amelia’s journey through various milestones, including her first job and first party, while addressing themes of love, social issues, and the intricacies of friendship. With 243 pages, this edition presents a thoughtful exploration of adolescence and the feelings that accompany it, making it a significant addition to the juvenile fiction genre.
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Finalist for the William C. Morris YA Debut Award
“Smart, honest and full of achingly real characters. And it made me laugh. What else would you want in a book?” —Melina Marchetta, Printz Award-winning author
Love is awkward, Amelia should know.
From the moment she sets eyes on Chris, she is a goner. Lost. Sunk. Head over heels infatuated with him. It’s problematic, since Chris, 21, is a sophisticated university student, while Amelia, 15, is 15.
Amelia isn’t stupid. She knows it’s not gonna happen. So she plays it cool around Chris—at least, as cool as she can. Working checkout together at the local supermarket, they strike up a friendship: swapping life stories, bantering about everything from classic books to B movies, and cataloging the many injustices of growing up. As time goes on, Amelia’s crush doesn’t seem so one-sided anymore. But if Chris likes her back, what then? Can two people in such different places in life really be together?
Through a year of befuddling firsts—first love, first job, first party, and first hangover—debut author Laura Buzo shows how the things that break your heart can still crack you up.
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