In 1980, college sophomore Alec Van Horne approaches his final months as a teenager dreading the shame of eternal celibacy. But to lose his virginity he must first break out of the closet. He hatches a plan. Stay on campus over summer recess and spark a romance with a handsome upperclassman. Alec's mother has other ideas. Wracked with fears of mortality, Audrey decides that Paris is the perfect consolation prize for turning 50. Still viewing her youngest offspring as a child, she insists t...

Apéro, your passport to sample Europe's rich culture, spectacular landscapes, and delightful diversity. Ten enticing stories transport readers to unique destinations from snow-packed Iceland to sun-splattered Greece. Your itinerary includes visits to London, Paris, Stockholm, and Amsterdam. Excursions to the Scottish Highlands, Ireland's lush green hills, and Holland's dazzling tulip fields showcase the continent's postcard-perfect countryside.Placefigures...