OLDER FICTION
Asher, Jay , Mackler, Carolyn

The Future of Us

(2) YA It’s 1996. When Emma loads an AOL disk into her computer, she’s surprised to see something called “Facebook” pop up. After some investigation, Emma and her best friend, Josh, discover Facebook allows them to see what happens fifteen years in the future. The story works on many levels: identity quest, romance, cultural commentary. Emma and Josh’s alternating narration keeps the plot moving.

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