"A raw, beautiful story about surviving the impossible and learning how to move forward . . ." —Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials
When her mother refuses entry to a stranger named Richard at her father’s funeral, 17-year-old Mira Howard doesn’t understand why. But snooping through her father’s things reveals that Richard was her father’s boyfriend—a boyfriend she never knew about. In fact, Mira never even knew for sure that her dad was gay. Hoping to feel more connected to her late father, Mira reaches out to Richard without telling her mom, who is still angry from the divorce. As Mira and Richard become closer, Mira gains more and more insight into the side of her father that she never got to see.
Grieving that she never got to connect with her dad about their shared queerness, Mira asks that Richard teach her “how to be queer” while she navigates a new crush on her co-worker, which brings her out of her diary and into the real world.
But as Mira grows more confident in herself, she finds it hard to keep her relationship with Richard a secret, questioning why her family never talked about her father’s sexuality in the first place. Soon Mira has to decide if she wants to keep the peace or honor her father’s memory by being her truest self.
An epistolary novel told through diary entries, text messages, and book reviews, IN BETWEEN DAYS is a story about queerness, grief, and families—both ones we are born into and ones we create.
Camryn Garrett is an NAACP Image Award–nominated author and filmmaker. Her first novel, Full Disclosure, received rave reviews from outlets such as Entertainment Weekly, The Today Show, and The Guardian. Her second novel, Off the Record, received three starred reviews. Her third novel, Friday I’m in Love, was an IndieNext Pick and received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Her debut middle-grade novel, The Forgotten Summer of Seneca, published by Abrams, was featured on The Today Show. Her work has been translated into nine languages. Camryn is also interested in filmmaking and has written and directed several short films.
“In Between Days is unflinchingly honest, heartbreakingly soft, and full of quiet strength. For anyone who’s ever felt stuck between one chapter of life and the next, Camryn Garrett’s novel is a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t always look the way you expect—and that starting over is still a form of hope.” —Aiden Thomas, New York Times best-selling author of The Sunbearer Trials and Celestial Monsters
“In Between Days is a moving lament that untangles the complexity of grief with so much vulnerability and humor. Reading this felt like sitting down with my best friend’s diary in all its messy, bighearted glory.” —Jas Hammonds, award-winning author of We Deserve Monuments
"A perfect book about being imperfect, grief, and the beautiful pain of life." —Kwame Mbalia, New York Times best-selling author of the Tristan Strong series
“A poignant, hilarious, honest portrayal of grief and longing. Camryn Garrett’s In Between Days is essential reading for all queer teens and anyone who loves a queer teen. Garrett does not shy away from the messiness of grief—this is hands down the funniest book I’ve ever read about a dead dad." —Jake Maia Arlow, Stonewall Honor-winning author of Leaving the Station
"A raw, beautiful story about surviving the impossible and learning how to move forward . . ." —Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials
When her mother refuses entry to a stranger named Richard at her father’s funeral, 17-year-old Mira Howard doesn’t understand why. But snooping through her father’s things reveals that Richard was her father’s boyfriend—a boyfriend she never knew about. In fact, Mira never even knew for sure that her dad was gay. Hoping to feel more connected to her late father, Mira reaches out to Richard without telling her mom, who is still angry from the divorce. As Mira and Richard become closer, Mira gains more and more insight into the side of her father that she never got to see.
Grieving that she never got to connect with her dad about their shared queerness, Mira asks that Richard teach her “how to be queer” while she navigates a new crush on her co-worker, which brings her out of her diary and into the real world.
But as Mira grows more confident in herself, she finds it hard to keep her relationship with Richard a secret, questioning why her family never talked about her father’s sexuality in the first place. Soon Mira has to decide if she wants to keep the peace or honor her father’s memory by being her truest self.
An epistolary novel told through diary entries, text messages, and book reviews, IN BETWEEN DAYS is a story about queerness, grief, and families—both ones we are born into and ones we create.
Creators
Camryn Garrett is an NAACP Image Award–nominated author and filmmaker. Her first novel, Full Disclosure, received rave reviews from outlets such as Entertainment Weekly, The Today Show, and The Guardian. Her second novel, Off the Record, received three starred reviews. Her third novel, Friday I’m in Love, was an IndieNext Pick and received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Her debut middle-grade novel, The Forgotten Summer of Seneca, published by Abrams, was featured on The Today Show. Her work has been translated into nine languages. Camryn is also interested in filmmaking and has written and directed several short films.
“In Between Days is unflinchingly honest, heartbreakingly soft, and full of quiet strength. For anyone who’s ever felt stuck between one chapter of life and the next, Camryn Garrett’s novel is a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t always look the way you expect—and that starting over is still a form of hope.” —Aiden Thomas, New York Times best-selling author of The Sunbearer Trials and Celestial Monsters
“In Between Days is a moving lament that untangles the complexity of grief with so much vulnerability and humor. Reading this felt like sitting down with my best friend’s diary in all its messy, bighearted glory.” —Jas Hammonds, award-winning author of We Deserve Monuments
"A perfect book about being imperfect, grief, and the beautiful pain of life." —Kwame Mbalia, New York Times best-selling author of the Tristan Strong series
“A poignant, hilarious, honest portrayal of grief and longing. Camryn Garrett’s In Between Days is essential reading for all queer teens and anyone who loves a queer teen. Garrett does not shy away from the messiness of grief—this is hands down the funniest book I’ve ever read about a dead dad." —Jake Maia Arlow, Stonewall Honor-winning author of Leaving the Station
