New from Little, Brown: The Thing about Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin.
About the book, from the publisher:
A stunning debut about how grief can open the world in magical ways.Visit Ali Benjamin's website.
After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy was a rare jellyfish sting. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory--even if it means traveling the globe, alone. Suzy's achingly heartfelt journey explores life, death, the astonishing wonder of the universe...and the potential for love and hope right next door.
--Marshal Zeringue