The Milton Public Library’s teen book club has selected A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend by Emily Horner as its June pick. When Cass’s best friend Julia dies in a car accident, she leaves behind plans for a musical called “Totally Sweet Ninja Death Squad.” Julia’s friends in the drama club are determined to put on the show, but Cass, who’s much happier behind the scenes, is conflicted. She feels even worse when Heather, who bullied Cass during middle school, is chosen as the lead. Cass decides to mourn Julia in her own way – by biking across the country with Julia’s ashes. The story alternates between Cass’s ride and the production of “Totally Sweet Ninja Death Sqaud” as Cass learns about grief, love, and most importantly, herself. School Library Journal called A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend “a funny, touching, and sweet coming-of-age story.” The book club will meet at 7 p.m. on June 10 to discuss this charming road-trip novel.

The teen book club is open to ages 13-18. To obtain a copy of the book or for more information, please contact Emily Calkins, Young Adult Librarian, at (617) 698-5757 or ecalkins@ocln.org. The Milton Library is located at 476 Canton Ave., Milton, MA.