Sarah Dessen delivers another irresistible read in Along for the Ride, the compelling story of two lonely teens who make an unlikely connection. An insomniac, Auden spends her nights exploring the beach town of Colby, where she is staying with her dad and new family before college. She meets Eli, a mysterious loner and fellow insomniac, who introduces her to a world she has never known. Together, they embark on a quest: for Auden to experience the carefree childhood she missed out on, and for Eli to get over the tragic loss of his friend.