Rave reviews in Kirkus Reviews (a starred review), Publisher’s Weekly, Library Journal, The Washington Post, People Magazine Book of the Week, Entertainment Weekly, Vogue, Oprah, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Redbook, In Touch. People magazine Best Book of the Week (April 8, 2016).  Amazon.com April 2016 Best Book of the Month.

Winner of two national audiobook awards.

You never forget your first crush . . . A star-studded collection of essays from acclaimed and bestselling authors and celebrities that illuminates the lasting power of desire and longing, and celebrates our initiation into the euphoria, pain, and mystery that is our first celebrity crush. CRUSH  brings together stories of heartbreak, humiliation, and hilarity from Singleton, Alter and a roster of popular luminaries, including James Franco, Carrie Fisher, Stephen King, Roxane Gay, Jodi Picoult, Emily Gould, and Hanna Rosin, who share intimate memories of that first intense taste of love. Here are funny, whimsical, sometimes cringe-worthy tales of falling head over heels for River Phoenix, Mary Tyler Moore, Howard Cosell, Jared Leto, and a host of other pop culture icons.

Harper Collins website link to description and reviews.

What people are saying …
“The seemingly lightweight premise of an anthology built around celebrity crushes yields an outstanding selection of poignant and thought-provoking stories.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Charming…The authors do a remarkable job collecting different types of crushes while keeping the reminiscences short and sweet…A book that balances heartbreak and relief, blind love and terror. ”
— Publishers Weekly

“This solid, legitimate anthology that reflects on a compelling and universal phenomenon will put readers back in touch with their younger selves.” — Library Journal

“Entertaining…Some stories are funny…others are inspiring…Reading these short, angst-packed essays about starting at movie screens and listening to transistor radios is like reminiscing with old friends…[A] reminder that first loves are always worth recalling.”
— Booklist

“There’s a lot to enjoy in these…pieces.”
— Washington Post