Youвђ™d Be Home Now By Kathleen Glasgow Apr 2026

: The popular neighbor Emory meets secretly; their relationship serves as her own form of "addictive" escape. Key Themes

: Wealthy, workaholic parents who prioritize social status and "fixing" their children over addressing deep-seated emotional needs. You’d Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow

You’d Be Home Now (2021) by Kathleen Glasgow is a poignant young adult novel that explores the devastating ripple effects of the opioid crisis on a family and their small town. A loose reimagining of Thornton Wilder's play Our Town , the story shifts focus from the person struggling with addiction to the "invisible" family members left in the wake. : The popular neighbor Emory meets secretly; their

: Emory’s former best friend who helps her find her voice and separate her identity from her brother's crisis. A loose reimagining of Thornton Wilder's play Our

: Portrays addiction not as a moral failing but as a disease that impacts entire communities and overburdens local resources.

: The "perfect" older sister, often away at college, whose success casts a long shadow over Emory.