![]() ![]() Martin Wilson, author of We Now Return to Regular Life and What They Always Tell Us What's even more pleasurable is being in the hands of a writer who knows how to tell a story, who knows how to create complex characters, and who brings honesty and love to every page of his debut. Jake Powell's journey from wide-eyed innocence to self-actualization is a pleasure to witness. Chris Shirley's Playing by the Book is winning, witty, touching, and full of life. Bob Smith, author of Openly Bob, Selfish and Perverse, and Remembrance of Things I Forgot This moving, funny, and sexy young adult novel also illuminates how combining Christian fundamentalism and a gay love story can produce another very Good Book." ![]() Chris Shirley's Playing by the Book is beautifully written and vividly conveys a journey of self-discovery. Patrick Ryan, author of The Dream Life of Astronauts and Send Me Playing by the Book reminds us of how rewarding it can be to climb into someone else's head." Jake Powell is both earnest and skeptical, curious and guarded, and he tells his story with an endearing humility that–somehow–avoids the sarcasm that has become the norm. Chris Shirley's debut novel, but the most remarkable thing may be its voice. ![]() Alex Sanchez, Author of The God Box and Boyfriends with Girlfriends Chris Shirley tells a story I loved curling up with, featuring one of the most endearing teen protagonists I've read in years.” ![]()
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