Beth Kephart's treasure hunt

You Are My Only ~ by Beth Kephart, 2011, YA fiction

Have you read this book yet?  Because of NaNoWriMo and writing at least 1,667 words a day, I haven't gotten around to telling the world I received this great temptation in the mail this week, from the author herself.  Thanks, Beth!  I call it a temptation because it's lots more fun to read what an excellent writer has already published than to sit here typing a story without a clue where I'll take it.  Mine starts with a couple of folks named Martha and Gary, and I didn't even pick their names.  (More about that later.) Beth's book — this particular one, I mean — is about Emmy and Sophie, and I have no idea how she came up with those names.

A missing child.
A devastated young mother.
Two girls.
One traumatic event.

That's from the dust jacket.  Read more about this book that I posted during a treasure hunt devised by the author, leading up to the publication of the book last week.  I entered the contest, and I was one of the winners.  (I think we all won.)

Anyway, my signed copy of the book arrived a couple of days ago, and I've been remiss about letting Beth know.  Is it okay to blame NaNoWriMo?  Probably not, but I do hope Beth knows how much I look forward to reading this one.  I've already read three of her earlier books.  I've read reviews, though, that let me know this latest one is the best.  I can hardly wait.