Bab: A Sub-Deb

Bab: A Sub-Deb is a delightfully funny and charming series of comic sketches authored by Mary Roberts Rinehart and published in 1917. Narrated by Barbara, a vivacious and accident-prone teen girl navigating the social rituals of upper-class American life just before her formal debut into society, the book captures adolescent self-drama and social comedy with Rinehart's characteristic wit, warmth, and narrative flair. A precursor to the modern YA genre, Bab's voice is irresistibly fresh — exasperated with adult authority and convinced of her own exceptional nature. A perfect companion to Rinehart's mystery fiction. Read it free on Book Renzo.