Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak

Brian Katcher is the author of the Stonewall Book Award-winning novel Almost Perfect, Playing with Matches, and Everyone Dies in the End. He lives in central Missouri with his wife, Sandra, and his daughter, Sophie. When he's not writing, he's working as a school librarian and a member of the Forever Young Adult blogging group.

"With perfect comic timing and outrageous twists, The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak will have you cheering for the underdog." -- Robin Constantine, author of The Promise of Amazing "A love letter to fanboys and fangirls everywhere. On the surface, the story is a lighthearted and entertaining romance, but serious undertones explore the fractured side of parent-child relationships and misfit characters desperate to find a tribe. A delightful romp for anyone still figuring out where they belong." -- Publishers Weekly "This well-paced novel is an excellent combination of self-discovery and adventure. Give this to fans of Eleanor and Park or Nick and Norah." -- Booklist "There is something very sweet and nerdy about the entire premise of the story, where the upside-down rules of cosplay and gaming conventions like Washingcon allow the outsiders to be heroes." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Fans of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist will find con-tentment here." -- Kirkus "A zany romantic comedy for pop culture geeks and 'Con' enthusiasts." -- School Library Journal "A nerd-friendly adventure story with a gooey, sweet romance center." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books