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    The Pools

    Author E. Lockhart
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    RH Childrens Books | Delacorte Press
    On sale Oct 06, 2026 | 384 Pages | 9780593904145
    Grade 7 & Up
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    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the We Were Liars series comes a love story full of simmering darkness and astonishing twists, following two teenagers whose lives are shattered by a shocking transformation.

    This gorgeous hardcover edition of The Pools will feature unique printed endpapers, deckled edges (rough, uneven page edges), and an exclusive stamped case!

    Once, in a small New England town known for its hot springs, something terrible happened. Something that should have been a warning to stay away from the pools, if the stories were to be believed.

    But no one is afraid of the water anymore, even if they should be.

    When new girl Lexie meets golden boy Chester, their chemistry is undeniable. She’s running from a glittering life she won’t speak about. He’s hiding secrets of his own. Their connection feels bigger than both of them, despite their damage.

    One frigid winter morning in that small New England town, five people go for a swim in the pools. Five people, including Chester. What happens there sends shock waves through the town—and changes life as Lexie knows it forever.
    © Heather Weston
    E. Lockhart is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the LIARS novels: We Were Liars, Family of Liars, and We Fell Apart. We Were Liars is also an original series on Prime Video. Her other books include Again Again, Genuine Fraud, and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks. She has been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the National Book Award and an honoree for the Printz Award. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. View titles by E. Lockhart
    “Lexie and Chester's love story is unlike any you've ever read: a contemporary fairy tale of depression, anxiety, loss, and the first love that consumes you. A stunning poetic achievement.” —Kathleen Glasgow, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces

    “E. Lockhart writes with a courage that intimidates and inspires me. With The Pools, she’s done it again!” —Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down

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    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the We Were Liars series comes a love story full of simmering darkness and astonishing twists, following two teenagers whose lives are shattered by a shocking transformation.

    This gorgeous hardcover edition of The Pools will feature unique printed endpapers, deckled edges (rough, uneven page edges), and an exclusive stamped case!

    Once, in a small New England town known for its hot springs, something terrible happened. Something that should have been a warning to stay away from the pools, if the stories were to be believed.

    But no one is afraid of the water anymore, even if they should be.

    When new girl Lexie meets golden boy Chester, their chemistry is undeniable. She’s running from a glittering life she won’t speak about. He’s hiding secrets of his own. Their connection feels bigger than both of them, despite their damage.

    One frigid winter morning in that small New England town, five people go for a swim in the pools. Five people, including Chester. What happens there sends shock waves through the town—and changes life as Lexie knows it forever.

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    © Heather Weston
    E. Lockhart is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the LIARS novels: We Were Liars, Family of Liars, and We Fell Apart. We Were Liars is also an original series on Prime Video. Her other books include Again Again, Genuine Fraud, and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks. She has been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the National Book Award and an honoree for the Printz Award. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. View titles by E. Lockhart

    Praise

    “Lexie and Chester's love story is unlike any you've ever read: a contemporary fairy tale of depression, anxiety, loss, and the first love that consumes you. A stunning poetic achievement.” —Kathleen Glasgow, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces

    “E. Lockhart writes with a courage that intimidates and inspires me. With The Pools, she’s done it again!” —Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down

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