Not exactly an area where radical anything was occurring.

It's 1967 in middle America, the Midwest, to be exact. But there it was, and I had no control or choice in the matter. And that actually terrified me because I’d never seen or heard of that happening. 'What I was aware of was that I now understood that I was feeling what all the others felt when they talked about their girlfriends.

My hat goes off to the author, for many things, but seeing as this was his first full-length published work, I'm more amazed than ever by his talent. I was right, but I was wrong to let that keep me from experiencing the depths of beauty which this novel contains. The fact that it's young adult held me at bay, and that, knowing Dan's writing, I had a really bad feeling that this book was going to be an emotional roller coaster. I will be honest, here, and admit that I've waited a long time to read 'Memorizing You' by Dan Skinner. 'You can’t dream in the light, if you can’t live in it.” Unforgettable love.įrom acclaimed m/m romance photographer, Dan Skinner, a coming of age tale unfolds against the colorful, stylish, and turbulent backdrop of the era of free love, revolution, and The Beatles. Their only hope is to create a separate world where every kiss is a treasure and every moment… memorable.įirst love. As their passion grows, so does the danger of their discovery. Their love begins a secret life, hidden from their families, friends, and classmates. Two high school boys from different walks of life: Ryan, a handsome athlete, and David, an average joe from a blue collar family, discover their desires, stealing their kisses under the cover of an old oak at night.

Memorizing You by Dan Skinner