Nebraska Avenue

by Vincent Rubino

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Pub Date 23 Jun 2026 | Archive Date 28 Jul 2026

Atmosphere Press

Literary Fiction | New Adult

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Description

In the sweltering Bicentennial summer of 1976, fourteen-year-old Vinny Perino is the new kid on Nebraska Avenue. Trading Brooklyn’s concrete for the suburbs of Long Island, he finds an unexpected brotherhood among a crew of wisecracking Newsday paperboys.

But the easy rhythm of morning routes and Fourth of July mischief doesn’t last. When a string of burglaries hits homes along Vinny’s route, suspicion lands on the boys—and a local cop with a long memory is more than willing to make it stick.

With no one else on their side, the crew sets out to prove the truth themselves—following the only lead they have and risking more than they bargained for in the process.

The news is only for a day. The legend of Nebraska Avenue is for a lifetime.

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A Note From the Publisher

Vincent Rubino, aka "Vince" or "Vinny", was born and initially raised in Brooklyn, New York, before his family moved to North Bay Shore, Long Island. He graduated from Brentwood High School before attending college in upstate New York. Vince returned to Long Island to attend Hofstra School of Law, then relocated to Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where he met his wife, Julie. Julie and Vince built a house in Stroudsburg, which is where they raised their two fantastic children, Rena and Katie, both now New York City residents. Vince had always wanted to commemorate his time as a paperboy in "The States" and is happy to share the exploits he and his friends enjoyed a half century ago.

Vincent Rubino, aka "Vince" or "Vinny", was born and initially raised in Brooklyn, New York, before his family moved to North Bay Shore, Long Island. He graduated from Brentwood High School before...

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Advance Praise

"Set in the sun-bleached haze of the Bicentennial summer of 1976, Nebraska Avenue delivers exactly the kind of easygoing, nostalgia-tinged vibe that comes with the smell of cut grass, hot pavement, and a bike bell echoing down a quiet suburban street. It’s a light‐hearted, breezy young adult novel packed with neighborhood adventures, youthful mischiefs, and a sprinkle of mystery that captures the essence of a carefree summer. [...] It’s a celebration of youth, friendship, and the memories that shape who you become and stay with you for a long time." - Independent Book Review

"Set in the sun-bleached haze of the Bicentennial summer of 1976, Nebraska Avenue delivers exactly the kind of easygoing, nostalgia-tinged vibe that comes with the smell of cut grass, hot pavement...

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