The Lonely Book

Praise for Baby Teeth
"Grehan's verse novel skilfully charts uncertainty, temptation, and the course of a strange, desperate love."

Praise for Baby Teeth

"Baby Teeth is an unexpected LGBTQ+ novel in verse; it takes elements of horror and mixes them with romance, resulting in a changeling of a book that reimagines vampire myths for the twenty-first century."

Praise for The Deepest Breath

"Small in scope and big in heart and feeling, this novel is a tender portrait of gay early adolescence and a strong mother-daughter attachment."

Praise for The Deepest Breath

"An endearing LGBTQ+ novel perfect for middle graders."

"Grehan's writing style is lovely ... I also deeply enjoyed the magical element of the story and how it emphasized how meaningful and even life-changing the right book can be for a person."

"This brave, kind novel in verse explores gender identity in an original way." 

"What a tender jewel of a book ... The Lonely Book was a balm and a blessing."

"A beautifully immersive, magical and timely tale of family, gender identity – and the importance of a good book! I binged Meg Grehan's The Lonely Book in one sitting, it's the perfect warm and love-filled escape for bookworms of all ages, especially those who've always believed in the magic of bookstores."

"By emphasizing the ways in which books and bookstores serve as safe spaces, the importance of open and honest communication in relationships, and the power of unconditional love, Grehan offers a wholesome and affirming story suffused with warmth and populated by a supportive and compassionate cast." Publishers Weekly, starred review

'This Lonely Book has traveled with me so many places and I have pulled it out and shared it again and again so maybe it's a little less lonely.'  – Wandering Bookseller

'[An] emotional powerhouse of a book.'  – Reading with Red and the Magpie