New York: Pantheon, (2002.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A coming of age novel which "tells Jesse's story over the course of a year, during which he finds his life slowly being tempered by the unexpected: by a dad who wants to make up and be part of Jesse's life; by a female lead singer who suddenly makes the band sound a lot better than they have any right to be; and by the confidence Jesse begins to feel in his own musical talent." The novel incorporates lyrics to 6 original songs with music by Bell. 308 pp. ISBN: 0-375-421254.