The Langlesruud Chronicles by Dave Langlesman – Dave Langlesruud’s day takes an unexpected turn when he summons an Uber ride and discovers his driver is the daughter of someone he went to high school with. Inspired by a true story.
Shanghai Patty Melt by Jennifer Goldman – While touring China, Jenny and Doug Silverman get more than they bargained for, when a patty melt they order at a hotel restaurant turns out to be not bad. Inspired by a true story.
Red-Line Turbo Shut-down by Stephanie Pirelli – In San Diego on a business trip, amateur coin collector Stephanie Torelli gets a complimentary upgrade on her Enterprise rental car — and discovers it’s much peppier than the Toyota Corolla she’s used to. Inspired by a true story.
The Faeries of the Fen by Dustin Reese – Twelve-year-old Devin Royce has to spend a week of spring vacation at his aunt and uncle’s house in suburban Tallahassee. There’s not much to do — that is, until he realizes he can wander the swampy woodland and make up tales of wondrous creatures. Inspired by a true story.
Vitals by Margaret Smith – Martha felt basically okay. The regular visit to her cardiologist was a bother and an inconvenience. Then the nurse took her blood pressure, and the truth was suddenly revealed: She was fine. Inspired by a true story.
The True and Fantastic Tale of the Veloso Cousins and How They All Got a B+ in Algebra Even Though It Was One of Their Birthdays by Maria Vela – The Veloso cousins missed their friends back in Sao Paulo, and learning Algebra in English was turning out to be harder than they thought it would be. But, even though Rita’s birthday was the same week as the test (on Saturday, but still), they all studied together and everyone got a B+. Inspired by a true story.
Deny Thy Father by Donna Millman – Deanna Gillman had it all: a loving family, successful parents, a 4.0 GPA, a ton of friends. Then her father asks her to do a “small favor” — go online and order tooth bleach from that place they used last time. Can she make him see that she’s busy? Inspired by a true story.
Julia Frost
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