Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George

Posted May 10, 2017 by Stephanie in can't-wait wednesday / 13 Comments

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and talk about the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. It’s based on Waiting On Wednesday hosted at Breaking the Spine.

Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George 
Expected publication: September 19th 2017 by Greenwillow Books


Six teenagers’ lives intertwine during one thrilling summer full of romantic misunderstandings and dangerous deals in this sparkling retelling of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.

After she gets kicked out of boarding school, seventeen-year-old Beatrice goes to her uncle’s estate on Long Island. But Hey Nonny Nonny is more than just a rundown old mansion. Beatrice’s cousin, Hero, runs a struggling speakeasy out of the basement—one that might not survive the summer. Along with Prince, a poor young man determined to prove his worth; his brother John, a dark and dangerous agent of the local mob; Benedick, a handsome trust-fund kid trying to become a writer; and Maggie, a beautiful and talented singer; Beatrice and Hero throw all their efforts into planning a massive party to save the speakeasy. Despite all their worries, the summer is beautiful, love is in the air, and Beatrice and Benedick are caught up in a romantic battle of wits that their friends might be quietly orchestrating in the background.

Hilariously clever and utterly charming, McKelle George’s debut novel is full of intrigue and 1920s charm. For fans of Jenny Han, Stephanie Perkins, and Anna Godbersen.

This book just sounds really awesome. A retelling of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing + 1920’s… Do I need to say more? 



13 responses to “Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George

  1. I'm not too familiar with Much Ado About Nothing, which needs to be fixed! The plot of this sounds really fun, and I love the 1920s element to it. Plus, I'm a massive fan of Jenny Han, which the book did say was for fans for. Let's hope they are actually right!

    Here is my WoW for the week!

  2. OH WOW! What a great cover! I don't usually read books set in the 1900s but I may need to make an exception. I hope you enjoy this book when you get the chance to read it!

    Have a fantastic week, Stephanie. =)

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

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