Forever . . .

Judy Blume

Jul 2012 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021). Over 4 million copies sold!

Judy Blume’s groundbreaking novel about first relationships, first love, and…the first time—now with a stunning new look!

The bed is brass, covered with a patchwork quilt, and “nice and firm,” Michael says, “in case you’re interested.”

Katherine is interested.

Katherine and Michael are ready—for each other, for love. Katherine is ready for her first time. They are both ready for this to be forever. They are perfect together, inseparable. Until the summer separates them, and Katherine meets Theo. But she and Michael are truly in love. That means forever. Right? Is this really the love of a lifetime, or the very beginning of a lifetime of love?

Ratings and reviews

So the book overall has a great flow as it describes the struggles of a teenage girl falling in love, family issues etc. However, the ending leaves you hanging. I wish there would have been more to it then just a simply breakup after the whole book was based on their relationship. I was like seriously? ... In spite of the horrible ending, I felt somehow connected to Katherine, the main character as she struggles to maintain and mature relationship not only with her boyfriend but with her family as well

This book was a great read. It kept you wanting more. It has some really relatable topics such as teen pregnancy, suicide, sex, and love. Things that teens such as my self and my peers go through on a daily basis at school. As old as this book is it still can guide us through these tough scenarios now a days, is by far one of the strongest things that keep you engaged. I love Judy Blume but this book knocked some of my favorites off the chart!

i have to say, i love this book! its so unique and once i started on it, i couldn't put it down till i was done! :) Go Judy Blume!

About the author

Judy Blume, one of America’s most popular authors, is the recipient of the 2004 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of beloved books for young people, including Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (which celebrated fifty years in 2020), and novels for adult readers, including Wifey, Summer Sisters, and In the Unlikely Event. Her work has been translated into thirty-two languages. Visit Judy at JudyBlume.com or follow her on Twitter at @JudyBlume.