The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin by Benjamin, Ali

Available from Nook & Cranny Books when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist! After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting—things don't just happen for no reason. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory, even if it means traveling the globe, al