Octopus Summer

“Best debut novel of romantic privilege and perils since This Side of Paradise, and best ironic novel of the North Shore–the gilded one, Long Island–since The Great Gatsby. Like his Octopus, Dorson’s tale will grab you; you won’t escape, but you will expire with a smile.”–Charles Scribner III, author of The Shadow of God “Dorson boasts the perspective and talent to chronicle the elite of New York, from their sanctums on the Upper East Side–think Dorrian’s and JG Melon–to their enclaves on Long Island. The book offers an irreverent, snappy portrayal of a world where black-tie is more common than blue jeans, and people care about where you prepped.” –Elizabeth Brown, Quest Magazine “The Catcher in the Rye meets Bright Lights, Big City.”–Christopher Beha, author of Arts & Entertainments

Malcolm Dorson was born in New York City and spent his childhood in Sao Paulo before returning to New York with his family. He earned a bachelors degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Wharton, as well as his MA from the Lauder Institute. He currently lives in Washington D.C.

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