This book is Living Still Life by Ryan Kurr. I have not read this book yet, but I am hoping I'll get it for Christmas. If not, I may just have to get it myself. I went to High School with the author. We didn't hang out, but my best friend in High School was great friends with him. Knowing him, I have no doubt that it will be wonderfully written book with beautiful prose, most likely something to relate to and a book you won't want to put down. I can't wait to get my hands on it and start reading!
If any of you have come across it and read it, please let me know what you thought of it!