Her Name in the Sky, Kelly Quindlen
Her Name in the Sky, Kelly Quindlen
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Her Name in the Sky

Author: Kelly Quindlen

Narrator: Piper Goodeve

Unabridged: 11 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/14/2026


Synopsis

Hannah has big plans for senior year: football games, Mardi Gras parties, and spring break on the beach with her tight-knit group of friends. No drama, no detours. Just a year to remember.

Falling for another girl―her best friend, Baker―was not part of the plan.

Hannah knows she should date Wally, the earnest, dependable boy her sister is always teasing her about. She should be happy when Clay, the golden boy of their group, asks Baker to be his girlfriend. She should follow the rules of her traditional Louisiana town―especially those she hears from the pulpit―and bury the feelings that don't fit.

But how can she, when Baker makes boxed mac and cheese feel like a love language, when they share dog-eared books and secrets that crack something open inside her, and when being close to Baker feels less like a mistake and more like coming home?

Hannah must decide if she's willing to risk everything for the one girl who sees her clearly―and who might just feel the same way. If she and Baker are brave enough, this could be the start of everything.

About Kelly Quindlen

Kelly Quindlen is the author of the young adult novels Her Name in the Sky and Late to the Party. A graduate of Vanderbilt University and a former teacher, Kelly has had the joy of speaking to PFLAG groups and high school GSAs. She currently serves on the leadership board of a non-profit for Catholic parents with LGBT children. Kelly lives in Atlanta.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Les on June 05, 2016

I was initially very hesitant to read this novel. My past experience with religion was an unpleasant one, and I steered clear of most literature that made any reference to Catholicism/Christianity. But... this book did come highly recommended, so I decided to give it a shot. Holy Moly… I am humbled by......more

Goodreads review by Alex on July 13, 2017

I usually cry a little when reading books, but this... This had me shedding tears in agony all the way through, some parts of it was so gut wrenching I almost barfed. I love the way the struggles in a catholic community is portrayed, but beyond that it's just a huge horror show all together. Her Name......more

Goodreads review by Hayley on July 25, 2021

I have found a new favorite book!......more

Goodreads review by theresa on July 17, 2021

tears have been shed time to join the bakerhannah brainrot club check out my reading vlog for kelly quindlen's books here!......more

Goodreads review by Leah on January 04, 2025

This was such an incredible book. The emotions and angst were next level and it just floored me. This is a coming out story set in Louisiana and deals with accepting your queerness while also being religious. It really resonated with me as I was raised in a Christian church where I was told over and......more