{"product_id":"more-happy-than-not-collectors-edition-isbn-9781641297196","title":"More Happy Than Not Collector's Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis limited, one-time printing of the 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition of Adam Silvera's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller features a new hardcover design, a reversible dust jacket, full-color endpapers, and exclusive content. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExclusive content includes: An interview between author Adam Silvera and the real-life inspiration for Thomas, scanned pages from the novel's first outline with annotations, and new book club questions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his twisty, gritty, profoundly moving \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling-debut--also called \"mandatory reading\" and selected as an Editors' Choice by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times—\u003c\/i\u003eAdam Silvera brings to life a charged, dangerous near-future summer in the Bronx.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the months after his father's suicide, it's been tough for sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto to find happiness again—but he's still gunning for it. With the support of his girlfriend Genevieve and his overworked mom, he's slowly remembering what that might feel like. But grief and the smile-shaped scar on his wrist prevent him from forgetting completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Genevieve leaves for a couple of weeks, Aaron spends all his time hanging out with this new guy, Thomas. Aaron's crew notices, and they're not exactly thrilled. But Aaron can't deny the happiness Thomas brings or how Thomas makes him feel safe from himself, despite the tensions their friendship is stirring with his girlfriend and friends. Since Aaron can't stay away from Thomas or turn off his newfound feelings for him, he considers turning to the Leteo Institute's revolutionary memory-alteration procedure to straighten himself out, even if it means forgetting who he truly is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy does happiness have to be so hard?\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMore Happy Than Not\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller • \u003ci\u003eTIME Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e's 100 Best YA Books of All Time • A Paste Magazine Best Young Adult Novel of All Time • A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice • An ABA Indie Next Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Best Book of the Year at Refinery29, Bustle, PopSugar, Amazon, Latinidad, and more • ★★★★★ Starred Reviews from \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and Shelf Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mandatory reading.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Adam Silvera’s debut novel takes on the delicate balancing act of covering some of life’s weightiest of topics: suicide, coming out, trauma, grief and urban poverty . . . Fully in control of the ambition of its plot, Silvera’s best seller marries the page-turning elements of a sci-fi narrative with incisive commentary on sexuality.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eTIME Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Be prepared for heartbreak when you pick this one up.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Vulture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“So engrossing that once you start it, you won't be able to put it down. Don't say we didn't warn you.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Teen Vogue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a beautifully written book that seems to get sadder with every page, but never feels hopeless.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Refinery29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a cry-on-the-subway book, so watch out.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—MTV.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Heart-wrenching, funny, inspirational, and eye-opening. 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And despite the slight sci-fi twist, everything in the novel feels so very real. \u003ci\u003eMore Happy Than Not\u003c\/i\u003e will leave you shaken for days, if not weeks.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Paste Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Silvera's tale combines the best features of science fiction with social justice in this engaging read.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Silvera’s debut is equal parts gut-punch and warm hug, not to mention sweet, funny, [and] creative.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Barnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A bold, inventive, raw look at male sexuality in an irresistible sci-fi package.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAdam Silvera is the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThey Both Die at the End\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e The First to Die at the End\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e The Survivor Wants to Die at the End\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMore Happy Than Not\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHistory Is All You Left Me\u003c\/i\u003e, the Infinity Cycle (\u003ci\u003eInfinity Son\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Infinity Reaper\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInfinity Kings\u003c\/i\u003e), and co-author of \u003ci\u003eWhat If It’s Us \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHere’s to Us\u003c\/i\u003e. 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