The Loose Ends List by Carrie Firestone is a must read spring novel filled with first loves, travel and last wishes.
What happens when your larger-than-life and young-at-heart grandmother reveals she has terminal cancer and is dying? And then tells you that she booked the whole family on a secret “death-with dignity” cruise that’ll take them around the world? Ummm… what?! Gram, what did you just say?!
It is the vacation of a lifetime for Maddie and her wacky family, and it’s filled with love, wonder, grief, and yes, death. This trip will allow them to tie up some loose ends and cross (or add!) things to their own bucket lists. It’s a story about first loves (just wait until you meet Enzo! Sa-woon!), last wishes, and letting go… The best part? You’ll get to meet the ENTIRE family — mom, dad, brother, aunts, uncles, cousins! And you’ll love each one!
About Carrie Firestone
Carrie Firestone has lived in rural, urban, and suburban places, and, while she currently lives in the suburbs, she is decidedly a CITY person. She loves parties, and all kinds of music, and books about random people doing random things in random places. She loves to travel with her husband, and two daughters, Lauren and Emily. When she isn’t writing, you might find her reluctantly sharing her popcorn at the movies, trying to get people (or dogs) to do a conga line, or adding items to her loose ends list.
Some fun facts about Carrie Firestone:
- She tried to take a five-week long cruise to Antarctica with her husband, but never made it to Antarctica due to a medical emergency for which she needed life-saving surgery in Buenos Aires.
- While on that cruise, she found out that those who passed away at sea were stored in freezers on the ship!
- Carrie researched marijuana tourism, Jules Verne, old jazz venues, and physician assisted suicide, among other things, while writing The Loose Ends List.
Fan of our book coverage? Why not join our Hypable Books Facebook group!
We want to hear your thoughts on this topic!
Write a comment below or submit an article to Hypable.