André Aciman | Paperback, 2007
Set in the sun-drenched Italian Riviera of the 1980s, Call Me by Your Name tells the story of Elio, a precocious teenager, and Oliver, a visiting scholar. Their summer romance blossoms into a profound exploration of desire, intimacy, and memory. Aciman’s prose is lush and evocative — a modern classic of love and longing.
Popular on BookTok for its coming-of-age romance, Italian setting, and emotional depth. Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles, Ocean Vuong’s On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, and James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room. Unforgettable viral quote: “We rip out so much of ourselves to be cured of things faster, that we go bankrupt by the age of thirty.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4.2/5 from 200,000+ Goodreads readers — “Tender, poetic, unforgettable.” The novel that inspired the Oscar-winning film.
Pairs beautifully with Find Me (the sequel) for collectors of Aciman’s work.
A paperback (2007) in Good condition — moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.
