Going Vintage

Lindsey Leavitt's 'Going Vintage' follows 16-year-old Mallory, who, after discovering her boyfriend's online infidelity, decides to rebel against modern technology. She embarks on a unique experiment, attempting to fulfill a list of goals her grandmother made in 1962, from running for pep club secretary to hosting a dinner party. This contemporary YA novel explores themes of heartbreak, self-discovery, and the complexities of relationships in both the past and present. It's a humorous and heartwarming story about finding your identity, supported by a strong sisterly bond, and offers a gentle look at navigating first love and loss. Ideal for middle and high schoolers, it provides a fun entry point for discussions about technology's role in our lives and the timeless nature of growing up.

When Mallory discovers that her boyfriend, Jeremy, is cheating on her with an online girlfriend, she swears off boys. She also swears off modern technology. Inspired by a list of goals her grandmother made in 1962, Mallory decides to "go vintage" and return to a simpler time (when boyfriends couldn't cheat on you online). She sets out to complete grandma's list: run for pep club secretary, host a dinner party, sew a homecoming dress, find a steady, do something dangerous. But the list is trickier than it looks. And obviously finding a steady is out ... no matter how good Oliver (Jeremy's cousin) smells. But with the help of her sister, she'll get it done. Somehow.