We Are Inevitable
Even in the face of extinction, life—and love—finds a way.
Aaron Stein used to think books were miracles. But not anymore. Now that his brother and mom are gone and his friends have deserted him, Aaron spends his days with his shambolic father alone in their moldering bookstore, re-reading a book about the demise of the dinosaurs, a predicament Aaron understands all too well. When given the opportunity to sell the store, Aaron jumps at it, thinking this is the only way out. But he doesn't account for Chad, a "best life" bro with a wheelchair and way too much optimism, or the town's out-of-work lumberjacks taking on the failing shop as their pet project. And he certainly doesn't anticipate meeting Hannah, a beautiful, brave musician who might possibly be the kind of inevitable he's been waiting for.
Praise for We Are Inevitable
“No one writes about love like Gayle Forman. Lose yourself in her passionate mash note to rock music, indie bookstores and best of all, the miracles that can happen when you take chances on other people.”
“The fastest way to a girl’s heart is a novel set in a bookstore. I loved We Are Inevitable and its cast of characters (slightly damaged, a little shopworn, but never bargain-basement.) The only flaw: that Bluebird Books doesn’t exist in real life, and I can’t go there to browse.”
“We Are Inevitable is one of those magical books that reads almost like a modern day fable. I found myself falling in love with the entire cast of characters, and rooting for Aaron all the way through. At its heart, this is a beautifully rendered reminder of the importance of community at a time when we need it most.”
“We Are Inevitable is both hopeful and honest in its portrayal of grief and the struggle to find your way back to yourself. A testament to the healing power of books, friends, and community.”
“This story hits hard, right in the book lover feels! We Are Inevitable is full of endearing characters, witty dialogue, and a heart-wrenching, thought-provoking plot that will leave readers inspired and itching to get back to the bookstore. I loved it.”
“A masterfully layered story about friendship, family, and acceptance with brilliant bursts of Seinfeldian humor zinging throughout. I could’ve stayed up in the Cascades with Aaron and friends for a whole ‘nother book!”
“We Are Inevitable is a love letter to bookstores, and a bow to the importance of community. It is an understanding of the complexity of grief and an uplifting embrace that tells us we can, no, we will survive. Boy, did I NEED this book—my guess is you do too! ”