That's Not a Thing
Jacqueline Friedland
(Author)
Description
When a recently engaged Manhattanite learns that her first great love has been diagnosed with ALS, she is faced with the impossible decision of whether a few final months with her ex might be worth risking her entire future. A fast-paced emotional journey that explores whether it's possible to be equally in love with two men at once.Product Details
Price
$16.95
$15.76
Publisher
Sparkpress
Publish Date
April 14, 2020
Pages
352
Dimensions
5.5 X 8.4 X 1.0 inches | 1.0 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781684630301
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About the Author
Jacqueline Friedland is the author of the award-winning novels Trouble the Water and That's Not a Thing. She holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from NYU Law School. She practiced as an attorney in New York for a hot second before transitioning to writing full time. She lives in New York with her husband, four children, and two very bossy dogs.
Reviews
2020 Readers' Favorite Book Awards: Gold Medal in Fiction - New Adult
2020 Readers' Favorite Book Awards: Wild Dancer Films Winner
2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner in Romance (Fiction) "Exploring the messy concept of closure, this is a charmingly witty novel that fans of Emily Belden's Hot Mess (2019) and J. Ryan Stradal's The Lager Queen of Minnesota (2019) will eat up."
--Booklist "In That's Not a Thing, Friedland has created a delightful and generous novel about the type of love that never leaves us and the people we hope to become in the aftermath."
--Laura Dave, international best-selling author of Eight Hundred Grapes "An open-hearted lawyer is forced to choose between her fiance and her dying ex in Friedland's novel about love and forgiveness...A complex and compelling romance..."
--Kirkus Reviews "This tender, introspective romance from Friedland hangs on the difficult choice between new and old lovers...Fans of sensitively handled love triangles should snap this one up."
--Publishers Weekly "In life's journey, there are many types of love we encounter along the way--first love, rebound love, the one-who-got-away love, 'B'sherit' (soulmate) love, and conflict love (the one in your bed, the one in your head) . . . Friedland, with her fabulous descriptions and compelling characters, presents a little bit of everything in this emotionally-gripping tale that examines love, loss, loyalty, what ifs, what is, and ultimately, forgiveness. Protagonist Meredith Altman is my kinda girl--complicated, inspiring, and richly-drawn. That's Not a Thing has the unputdownable Jojo Moyes 'It Factor' that keeps those pages turning and burning bright ... long after lights-out."
--Lisa Barr, award-winning author of The Unbreakables "Fun, flirty and fabulous...I devoured this read!"
--Stephanie Evanovich, New York Times best-selling author of Big Girl Panties and The Sweet Spot "Friedland's That's Not a Thing is an unputdownable tale of old love meets new. Heartrending and evocative, this beautifully woven story captures the deep-seated emotions we carry--those of guilt, forgiveness, and what it means to be there for those we love. Friedland's sharp writing and emotional depth will leave you turning the pages, ending with a satisfying, albeit bittersweet conclusion."
--Rochelle Weinstein, USA Today best-selling author of This Is Not How It Ends "Jacqueline Friedland is at the top of her game with this wholly engrossing page-turner about the complexities of love, loss, and loyalty. With richly drawn characters and a gripping plot, That's Not a Thing is undoubtedly THE thing to pack in your beach bag or pick for your book club. Friedland has done it again--another must-read!"
--Amy Blumenfeld, award-winning author of The Cast "Fans of Jojo Moyes and Karma Brown will simply love Jacqueline Friedland's romantic, poignant novel, That's Not A Thing. In this dramatic and insightful story, Friedland explores tragedy, true love, and life's many 'what ifs'."
--Amy Poeppel, author of Limelight and Small Admissions "Fans of Emily Giffin will love this romantic novel . . ." --Betches, "20 Books to Read in 2020"
2020 Readers' Favorite Book Awards: Wild Dancer Films Winner
2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner in Romance (Fiction) "Exploring the messy concept of closure, this is a charmingly witty novel that fans of Emily Belden's Hot Mess (2019) and J. Ryan Stradal's The Lager Queen of Minnesota (2019) will eat up."
--Booklist "In That's Not a Thing, Friedland has created a delightful and generous novel about the type of love that never leaves us and the people we hope to become in the aftermath."
--Laura Dave, international best-selling author of Eight Hundred Grapes "An open-hearted lawyer is forced to choose between her fiance and her dying ex in Friedland's novel about love and forgiveness...A complex and compelling romance..."
--Kirkus Reviews "This tender, introspective romance from Friedland hangs on the difficult choice between new and old lovers...Fans of sensitively handled love triangles should snap this one up."
--Publishers Weekly "In life's journey, there are many types of love we encounter along the way--first love, rebound love, the one-who-got-away love, 'B'sherit' (soulmate) love, and conflict love (the one in your bed, the one in your head) . . . Friedland, with her fabulous descriptions and compelling characters, presents a little bit of everything in this emotionally-gripping tale that examines love, loss, loyalty, what ifs, what is, and ultimately, forgiveness. Protagonist Meredith Altman is my kinda girl--complicated, inspiring, and richly-drawn. That's Not a Thing has the unputdownable Jojo Moyes 'It Factor' that keeps those pages turning and burning bright ... long after lights-out."
--Lisa Barr, award-winning author of The Unbreakables "Fun, flirty and fabulous...I devoured this read!"
--Stephanie Evanovich, New York Times best-selling author of Big Girl Panties and The Sweet Spot "Friedland's That's Not a Thing is an unputdownable tale of old love meets new. Heartrending and evocative, this beautifully woven story captures the deep-seated emotions we carry--those of guilt, forgiveness, and what it means to be there for those we love. Friedland's sharp writing and emotional depth will leave you turning the pages, ending with a satisfying, albeit bittersweet conclusion."
--Rochelle Weinstein, USA Today best-selling author of This Is Not How It Ends "Jacqueline Friedland is at the top of her game with this wholly engrossing page-turner about the complexities of love, loss, and loyalty. With richly drawn characters and a gripping plot, That's Not a Thing is undoubtedly THE thing to pack in your beach bag or pick for your book club. Friedland has done it again--another must-read!"
--Amy Blumenfeld, award-winning author of The Cast "Fans of Jojo Moyes and Karma Brown will simply love Jacqueline Friedland's romantic, poignant novel, That's Not A Thing. In this dramatic and insightful story, Friedland explores tragedy, true love, and life's many 'what ifs'."
--Amy Poeppel, author of Limelight and Small Admissions "Fans of Emily Giffin will love this romantic novel . . ." --Betches, "20 Books to Read in 2020"
