Funny Story

by Emily Henry

“What about audiobooks?” I say. “Does that count?” he asks. “Of course it counts,” I say. His eyes narrow. “Are you sure?” “I’m a librarian,” I say. “If anyone gets to decide whether it counts or not, it’s me.”

“I was a little nerd, you can say it,” I say. “Back then they used to call it ‘a pleasure to have in class,’ ” she tells me.