Better Than Running at Night

Hillary Frank

Sep 2002 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

Having left behind the melodrama of her solitary high school days—and the beheaded martyrs in her paintings—Ellie arrives at the New England College of Art and Design. Looking forward to the opportunity to recreate herself and her art, she begins her first day by dirty dancing with the Devil. Then she makes out with him. Ellie soon learns a lot about herself in this story about independence, trust, and boys.

Ratings and reviews

I was completely blown away by Frank's style of writing, and it astonishes me that I absentmindedly read "I Cant Tell You" and failed to connect the author names. This is an incredible read, I look forward to rereading it when it is in my possession; and I also look forward to her forthcoming release, "Normal, Me." -Mabudachi3

I'm in high school and once I found this book, I couldn't put it down.

Great read, absolutely loved it .

About the author

Hillary Frank is a freelance writer and illustrator. Her novel, Better Than Running at Night, was named a 2003 Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association and a Top 10 First Youth Novel by Booklist. Her radio stories have aired on a variety of public radio programs, including This American Life, Morning Edition, Marketplace, Studio 360, and Chicago Matters.