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"Cordelia Miller, an endearing young misfit in a scholarly, cultured family, loves junk food, TV, and the son of the local grocer. Her attempt to escape her stifling background and find her way in the world takes her on a classic journey from innocence to experience. She encounters a varied cast of characters -- some comic, some calamitous -- and, in the end, discovers her true vocation."--Page 4 of cover.
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Kitty Burns Florey
Summary
Cordelia Miller, an endearing young misfit in a scholarly, cultured family, loves junk food, TV, and the son of the local grocer. Her attempt to escape her stifling background and find her way in the world takes her on a classic journey from innocence to experience. She encounters a varied cast of characters—some comic, some calamitous—and, in the end, discovers her true vocation.
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“With a nod to its palindrome title and chapter headings, Florey’s smart, funny romance can be summed up in one word: Wow.” —Booklist on Solos
“Florey’s witty, charming eighth novel . . . follows the travails of palindrome-obsessed—and appropriately named—Emily Lime and her coterie of like-minded friends in their quirky Williamsburg, Brooklyn, neighborhood. . . . The author’s sure way with setting . . . offer(s) sweet, sharp insights.” —Publishers Weekly on Solos
