The Reading Nook

Sophomore Lily Remer shares her favorite recent read: “If He Had Been With Me” by Laura Nowlin. “If He Had Been With Me” is a fictional romance/coming-of-age novel published on April 2, 2013.
“It [the book] is about two best friends who grew up together and end up drifting apart,” Remer said. “The story is about them slowly falling in love with one another from a distance.”
Remer enjoyed the author’s perspective of teenage love through the character’s Autumn and Finny.
“My favorite character is Finny because I love how he carries himself,” Remer said. “The author’s perspective on teenage years felt more realistic than other teenage stories.”
Remer recommends this book to anyone who likes to read.
“I would recommend this book to anybody that likes romance and sad books,” Remer said. “This is a great book for anyone looking for a good read.”