Books like How They Met, and Other Stories by David Levithan
Eighteen short stories by David Levithan, each a vignette of love in its many shapes. The collection follows characters navigating longing, courage, and happiness, painting love as a complicated, addictive, and wonderful force.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: David Levithan
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