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Sour Apples by Paul Jantzen
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really liked it
bookshelves: 2025, children-books, fiction, local-author

Had the pleasure of meeting Paul at a book signing and picked up a copy of his debut novel.

He described it as "Sandlot meets Goonies".

Done! I'm in!

The draw in Sour Apples for me was the nostalgia - these were my childhood summers. Neighborhood friends, the outdoors, and no parental supervision. Adventures were as strong as your imagination and your only responsibility was being home by dinner.

It was a fun trip back in time. I enjoyed all the subtle "local" references which personalized the story.

I hope to see Paul again soon at the Frederick B&N with another book ready to sign!
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Reading Progress

May 11, 2025 – Shelved as: to-read
May 11, 2025 – Shelved
July 23, 2025 – Started Reading
July 23, 2025 – Shelved as: 2025
July 23, 2025 – Shelved as: local-author
July 23, 2025 – Shelved as: fiction
July 23, 2025 – Shelved as: children-books
August 8, 2025 –
page 160
73.06%
August 10, 2025 – Finished Reading

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