We're excited to have Lindsey Goldstein at CLC today to talk about her debut novel, Gap Year. It sounds like a clever and unique story, perfect for fans of Amy Poeppel. Thanks to Egret Lake Books, we have one copy to give away, along with a signed bookplate!
Lindsey Goldstein has always loved coming-of-age stories, from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn to many of Judy Blume’s novels. After redefining herself several times, Lindsey wanted to tell a fresh coming-of-age story about someone in her forties who sees a chance to start over and takes it. In general, she enjoys writing about Gen X characters who find themselves at a crossroads in their lives. She lives in Southern California, and when she’s not writing, she works as a physical therapist and as a chauffeur. Ahem, kidding. She shuttles her kids around.
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Synopsis:
It’s her turn to have the adventure of a lifetime…
It’s her turn to have the adventure of a lifetime…
Jane’s life is turned upside down within forty-eight hours: her only child leaves for a year abroad, her husband abandons her for another woman, and her boss issues her an ultimatum. She makes a bold, impulsive choice—she’s leaving it all behind for an adult version of her daughter’s “gap year.”
Once a hopeful young ecologist, Jane dreams of climbing a volcano and working in the Galapagos—but life got in the way. Now, nothing stands between her and the adventure she abandoned years ago.
Sleeping in a hostel bunk bed surrounded by people at least twenty years younger, she befriends Laura, a fellow traveler determined to scale the volcano. Together, they doggedly train for the summit. Jane also meets Mark, a charming tour guide whose quick wit and sparkling eyes threaten to derail her identity quest.
As Jane pushes her physical and emotional limits, she seeks answers to the burning question: “What the hell should I do with the rest of my life?”
Jane navigates the world of travel to repair her broken heart.
"Jane's quest to find herself and her place in the world will fit in nicely with relationship fiction collections." - Booklist
"I couldn't put this book down." - Shayla Dugan, Author
In one sentence, what was the road to publishing like for you?
The road was rocky with many hills and valleys, but ended with a contract and a publication date!
The road was rocky with many hills and valleys, but ended with a contract and a publication date!
How is Jane similar to or different from you?
Jane is definitely more adventurous than I am. We are similar in that we handle hard times with humor, injecting a little levity into otherwise difficult situations. But she is so brave to seize the opportunity to pursue her dream in Ecuador, especially to climb a volcano.
If Gap Year was made into a movie, who would you cast in the lead roles?
My top picks for Jane would be Kathryn Hahn or Rose Byrne. They are both so adept with comedy and poignancy. Pedro Pascal would make a great Mark. And Jude Law would be great as Clark. And Iris Apatow would nail the character of Liza!
Share a favorite Valentine's Day memory with us.
Valentine’s Day has never been a big thing for me. And my husband feels the same way. Our birthdays are the week before, so we always do something special for our birthday and then have a low-key evening in on Valentine’s Day.
If your life was a TV series, which celebrity would you want to narrate it?
I would love for Cate Blanchett to narrate. I love her as an actress and her voice is calming.
If we were to visit you right now, what places would you take us to see?
I’d take you to Crystal Cove for a walk on the beach followed by dinner in Laguna Beach. Two of my favorite places.
Thanks to Lindsey for visiting with us and to Egret Lake for sharing her book with our readers.
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Giveaway ends February 17th at midnight EST.
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