Title: Better Nate Than Ever Author: Tim Federle Genre: Middle Grade, LGBT Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR Publication Date: February 2013 Hardcover: 288 pages Nate Foster has big dreams. His whole life, he’s wanted to star in a Broadway show. (Heck, he’d settle for *seeing* a Broadway show.) But how is Nate supposed to make his dreams come true when he’s stuck in Jankburg, Pennsylvania, where no one (except his best pal Libby) appreciates a good show tune? With Libby’s help, Nate plans a daring overnight escape to New York. There’s an open casting call for E.T.: The Musical, and Nate knows this could be the difference between small-town blues and big-time stardom. Stand alone or series: Stand alone but there is a sequel in the works. How did I get this book: Bought Format (e- or p-): Ebook (kindle) Why did I read this book: I completely missed the book when it first came out last year. It wasn’t until it made several Best of lists (including some of our Smugglivus guests) recently that I decided to read it. Review: Nate Foster is a huge Broadway enthusiast who dreams about one day making it big and starring in a […]