Betty Wales, Sophomore

Betty Wales is back for her second year at Harding College, and this time she knows exactly who she is. Or so she thinks. Settling into Belden House with her circle of friends, Betty navigates the complicated waters of college social life: rivalries, romances, alliances, and the endless drama of who sits with whom at dinner. As the year unfolds, she discovers that sophomore year is less about knowing everything and more about learning how to be a genuine friend, a loyal companion, and someone worth trusting. Margaret Warde captures the particular ache of young adulthood, the way friendships both sustain and test us, and the small victories that feel enormous when you're nineteen. This is comfort reading at its finest, a glimpse into a world of letter-writing and parlor visits and corsages, where the biggest concerns are mixers and midterms. Perfect for readers who adore Anne of Green Gables and crave more stories about girls becoming women in close company.