Jennette McCurdy’s New Novel, Half His Age Might Be 2026’s Most Provocative Read

GEORGE V MAGAZINE | JEANETTE MCURDY
“Why am I telling you all of this?” Mr. Korgy asks as he approaches his desk. “Because in this class, I don’t want your writing to be showy or cool or slick. I want you to be truthful. And if I’m asking you to be truthful, I figure it’s only fair that I do the same.”

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