“Things That Grow” by Meredith Goldstein is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of relationships. The story follows a young woman named Hannah as she navigates the aftermath of her mother’s death and the strain it places on her family dynamics. As she grapples with grief, Hannah finds solace in unexpected places, learning about the enduring power of connection and personal growth. Through the friendships she cultivates and the new love that blossoms, Hannah discovers that life, much like the things that grow, is messy but ultimately beautiful, reminding her that healing takes time and nurturing. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Houghton Mifflin .

Meredith Goldstein is an advice columnist and features reporter for The Boston Globe . She's been writing her column," Love Letters" -- a daily dispatch of wisdom for the lovelorn -- since 2009. In 2018, she'll release two books: Can't Help Myself: Lessons & Confessions from a Modern Advice Columnist , a memoir (Grand Central/Hachette/April 3), and Chemistry Lessons (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/June 19), a young adult novel about a woman who tries to use science to manipulate her love life. Meredith's debut novel, The Singles -- about the only dateless guests at a wedding -- was released in 2012. Meredith was born in New Jersey, raised in Maryland, and lives in Boston with a carnival-size cotton candy machine and a David Bowie doll. Visit her at www. MeredithGoldstein. com and on Twitter at @MeredithGoldste.