Auden is an intellectual and studious young woman and because of this, she has missed out on most typical childhood experiences including learning how to ride a bike. It is now the summer after Auden’s senior year, and Auden decides to spend the summer with her dad and step-mom at the beach town where they live. Ever since her parent’s divorce, Auden has not been able to sleep at night. So, she spends most of her nights driving around town stopping 0nly for coffee at a cafe or gas station.  Then she meets Eli, and they begin spending each night on a quest for Auden to experience those things she missed out on as a child. Along for the Ride was a delightful story of love, family, and friendship. I stayed up all night to read this book!  It was that good! Here’s a video clip of Sarah Dessen talking about her book.