They’re Going To Love You

Interwoven with themes of family, love, loss, and forgiveness, Howrey’s (The Wanderers) book takes listeners on a journey spanning decades as one woman tries to make sense of her life. Set in New York City and spanning the years from the beginning of the AIDS epidemic through 2016, the novel follows Carlisle, a choreographer who had once hoped to pursue a ballet career, as her parents did. As an adult, Carlisle is estranged from her father, Robert, but when she learns that he is dying, she reaches out to heal old wounds. Howrey narrates her own work, piercingly capturing Carlisle’s perspective and creating an authentic listening experience. As a former dancer, Howrey allows her passion for dance to shine—in many ways, this is as much a love letter to ballet as it is about Carlisle’s journey. Fans of Ian McEwan’s Atonement will appreciate this book and the notion of how one seemingly small choice can reverberate throughout a lifetime.