CLOSE ENOUGH TO TOUCH

Book ID/图书代码： 04332816B92254

English Summary/英文概要： From the author of Before I Go comes an unconventional but beautiful love story perfect for fans of the emotional novels of Jodi Picoult and Jojo Moyes.

One time a boy kissed me and I almost died...

And so begins the story of Jubilee Jenkins, a young woman with a rare and debilitating medical condition: she’s allergic to other humans. After a humiliating near-death experience in high school, Jubilee has become a recluse, living the past nine years in the confines of the small town New Jersey house her unaffectionate mother left to her when she ran off with a Long Island businessman. But now, her mother is dead, and without her financial support, Jubilee is forced to leave home and face the world—and the people in it—that she’s been hiding from.

One of those people is Eric Keegan, a man who just moved into town for work. With a daughter from his failed marriage who is no longer speaking to him, and a brilliant, if psychologically troubled, adopted son, Eric’s struggling to figure out how his life got so off-course, and how to be the dad—and man—he wants so desperately to be. Then, one day, he meets a mysterious woman named Jubilee, with a unique condition...

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 本書作者曾著有《Before I Go》。本書發人深思，探索人心所向往的權利和可能，喜歡Jojo Moyes或者Jodi Picult的情感小說的讀者一定也會喜歡本書。

Jubilee Jenkins是一個圖書館員，使她不同於其他人的是，她有一個罕見的病症，她對於與人的肌膚接觸過敏，簡單的碰觸就可能使她喪命。但在離群索居幾乎十年後，她決定再次鼓起勇氣面向世界。她穿戴上手套、長襪，以她自己的單車，終於，她踏出了前門－－迎向了她的未來。

Eric Keegan有自己的問題。自從他與前妻離婚後，他的女兒再也不跟他說話，此外，他還有一個充滿天分的神經質養子，他試著當一個好爸爸和好男人，卻發現他總是陷入掙扎。當他在鎮上的圖書館試圖尋找人生的解方時，他遇到了一個美麗的──但又有點古怪的──女子，他發現自己只想盡量跟她待在一起。

一個「同時令人心痛又充滿幽默」(by Publishers Weekly)的愛情故事，獻給所有曾經非常渴望某個遙不可及的某事──或某人──的人。Colleen Oakley的Close Enough to Touch將會吸引喜歡喬喬‧莫伊絲(Jojo Moyes)、《山姆和我的幸福冒險》或The Rosie Project《蘿西計畫》的讀者。

打敗《PS, 我愛妳》作者西西莉雅.艾亨(Cecelia Ahern) 、《我就要你好好的》作者喬喬‧莫伊絲(Jojo Moyes)、《山姆和我的幸福冒險》作者Keith Stuart（麥田出版）、《美人心機》作者(菲莉帕.葛列格裡Philippa Gregory)，贏得法國Milady讀者選書大獎(Milady Prix de Lectrices)。此獎項與法國時尚雜誌《美麗佳人》（Marie Claire）以及Babelio合辦。 (Zoe)

Awards/获奖情况：打敗《PS, 我愛妳》作者西西莉雅.艾亨(Cecelia Ahern) 、《我就要你好好的》作者喬喬‧莫伊絲(Jojo Moyes)，贏得法國麥勒笛讀者選書獎(Milady Prix de Lectrices)

这是一个三个灵魂受伤的人拒绝再接受人类的触碰，但最终却被温暖有爱的拥抱治愈的故事。真是一个巨大的成就。（Steven Rowley，全美畅销书作家，著有《Lily and the Octopus》）

充满智慧，苦中作乐的故事，描写了一个将自己包裹得很好的女子如何被迫走进这个世界，遭遇各种事件并最终面对自己内心渴望。（Beth Hoffman，《纽约时报》畅销书作家，著有《Saving CeeCee Honeycutt》以及《Looking for Me》）

“Oakley, in this irresistible novel, succeeds in examining the myriad ways in which people relate to one another, even at arm’s length.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"One of the most thought-provoking love stories of the year"—Real Simple

“It is easy to get lost in this vividly told story with characters and a fictional malady that are utterly believable. Oakley’s second novel should build on the author’s popularity and continue comparisons to popular authors such as Jojo Moyes.”—Library Journal

“Oakley’s sophomore novel is a treat… Fans of JoJo Moyes and rom-coms set within the stacks of libraries will rejoice.”—Booklist

“Heart wrenching and humorous, Oakley delivers an out-of-the-ordinary love story with steady quips and endearing characters… [Jubilee’s] journey from recluse to recovery is fascinating.”—Publishers Weekly

“Oakley masterfully creates a high-stakes story that still feels solidly real. All of her characters are well-rounded and charming, especially Jubilee. Readers will cheer each time she takes a risk and delight in her triumphs. A romantic, sweet story about taking chances and living life fully."—Kirkus

“A heart-wrenching novel from the author of Before I Go."—In Touch Weekly

About the Author/作者介绍： Colleen Oakley的小说处女作《Before I Go》被《人物》杂志评为最佳新小说，也是《Us周刊》的必读小说之一，还赢得其他多个荣誉。她此前曾是《Marie Claire》的资深编辑，也是《Women’s Health & Fitness》的总编。她的文章、散文和采访曾刊登在包括《纽约时报》等等在内的多家著名刊物上。她和丈夫、四个孩子以及宠物狗Bailey住在亚特兰大。

Colleen Oakley’s debut novel Before I Go was a People Best New Book Pick, an Us Weekly “Must” Pick, a Publisher’s Lunch Buzz Book, a Library Journal Big Fiction Debut, and an Indie Next List Pick. Formerly the senior editor of Marie Claire and editor-in-chief of Women’s Health & Fitness, Colleen’s articles, essays, and interviews have been featured in The New York Times, Ladies’ Home Journal, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Redbook, Parade, and Martha Stewart Weddings. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, four kids, and the world’s biggest lapdog, Bailey.

Format:HARDCOVER

Rights Status/版权销售情况：Simplified Chinese/简体中文：AVAILABLE(到期可授)

Complex/Traditional Chinese/繁体中文：AVAILABLE

Sales in other countries/其他国家销售情况：We have sold CETT in the following territories:
UK/ANZ: Allen & Unwin
Brazil: Bertrand
Bulgaria: Prozorets
Czech Republic: Fortuna Libri
France: Bragelonne
Germany: Goldmann
Holland: HarperCollins Holland
Hungary: GeneralPress
Italy: Newton Compton
Poland: Proszynski Media
Portugal: 20/20 Editora
Russia: EXMO
Simplified Chinese: Beijing Lumi
Slovakia: Fortuna Libri
Sweden: Lavender Lit
Vietnam: Kim Dong

As per the last royalty statement, 56,881 copies were sold.

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