Knopf, 2006
Adapted into a major motion picture, this novel collaboration with Rachel Cohn tells the story of one night in New York as two teens navigate past and future loves.
DESCRIPTION
It all starts when Nick asks Norah to be his girlfriend for five minutes. He only needs five minutes to avoid his ex-girlfriend, who’s just walked in to his band’s show. With a new guy. And then, with one kiss, Nick and Norah are off on an adventure set against the backdrop of New York City—and smack in the middle of all the joy, anxiety, confusion, and excitement of a first date.
This he said/she said romance told by YA stars Rachel Cohn and David Levithan is a sexy, funny roller coaster of a story about one date over one very long night, with two teenagers, both recovering from broken hearts, who are just trying to figure out who they want to be—and where the next great band is playing.
Told in alternating chapters, teeming with music references, humor, angst, and endearing side characters, this is a love story you’ll wish were your very own. Working together for the first time, Rachel Cohn and David Levithan have combined forces to create a book that is sure to grab readers of all ages and never let them go.
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REVIEWS
“What begins as a spontaneous ploy turns into something surprising and real in the course of one night as Nick and Norah roam Manhattan, listen to bands, confront past hurts, and hurtle toward romance.” Booklist
“Electric, sexy . . . and genuinely poignant, this is a compelling story of the risks and thrills of burgeoning intimacy.” The Bulletin, Starred Review
“There are many heart-stopping, insightful moments in this supremely satisfying and sexy romance. A first-rate read.” School Library Journal
