Get Lit' Preview: Tom Perrotta's New Novel 'Ghost Town'

All Of It with Alison Stewart | May 1

The May "Get Lit with All Of It" book club selection is the new novel from bestselling author Tom Perrotta, Ghost Town. The story follows an eighth grader named Jimmy growing up in suburban New Jersey in the 1970s. Devastated by a tragic loss, he seeks comfort where he can get it... including with an older girl who happens to own a Ouija Board. Tom Perrotta discusses the novel ahead of our May 27th Get Lit event! Click here to find out more.

Cover art courtesy of Simon and Schuster

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