

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, I fell in love with a guy for the first time. I was 27 at the time, and plagued by crippling self-doubt. Out East is the story of The Hive, a Montauk summer house I shared with 31 other people.

In his own words, here is John Glynn's Book Notes music playlist for his memoir Out East: With honesty, heart, and generosity, the memoir explores friendship, first love, and identity."

"Sun-soaked and brimming with youth, Glynn's debut memoir chronicles a life-changing summer spent in a Montauk share house. John Glynn's memoir Out East captures the spirit of youth and self-discovery. Boyle, Dana Spiotta, Amy Bloom, Aimee Bender, Heidi Julavits, Andrew Sean Greer, and many others. Previous contributors include Jesmyn Ward, Lauren Groff, Bret Easton Ellis, Celeste Ng, T.C. In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book.
