Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books. This video is just sharing with you my favorite books. Sarah dessen tweeted a screenshot of a news story about northern state universitys common read program. Sarah dessen cannot even be compared to jodi picoult. This was the first book i read of sarah dessen, my exboyfriend gave me the movie tie in edition of how to deal where it came that summer and someone like you.
If youre still seeking more books to read that are similar to sarah dessens, dont miss books by authors such as deb caletti, susane colasanti, morgan matson, jennifer e. Her first two books, that summer and someone like you, were made into the movie how to deal. They make you think about what you would do in that situation. Im not sure if you mentioned it or not, but i think you said that this lullaby doesnt have any cameos from previous books. Dessen s books are strictly okay, but picoult is an amazing writer, in my opinion.
Who are some authors similar to meg cabot or sarah dessen. Edwards award from the american library association. I used to get frustrated with my mom because she bought me books for christmas when what i really wanted were the gifts my friends got, things like sweaters and jewelry. Sarah dessens most recent book, the rest of the story. But to be clear, the adult readers of ya literature won the contest a long.
It was published in hardcover on may 11, 2004 and in paperback on april 6, 2006. Edwards award for her contributions to ya literature, as well as the romantic times career achievement award. The rest of the story once and for all saint anything. Sarah lives in chapel hill, north carolina, with her husband, jay, and their daughter, sasha clementine. Authors similar to sarah dessen goodreads share book. Along for the ride is the book for this week in the summer of sarah dessen read along. The truth about forever is sarah dessen s sixth novel. So i became involved simply so i could stop them from ever choosing sarah dessen.
Im guessing she would have been popular in the 90s, and she was similar to sarah dessen except that they were dramatics. Her latest novel the prettiest girl is about to be released in 2014. See all books authored by sarah dessen, including the truth about forever, and just listen, and more on. Sarah dessen, whose work prompted a social media storm targeting a reader. Sarah dessen and other ya authors attacked a recent college grad. Sarah dessen and other ya authors attacked a recent. Meg cabot ann brashares megan mc cafferty kate brian simone elkeles deb caletti susane colasanti maureen johnson gabrielle zevin elizabeth scott books by this author. They are huge fans of sarah dessen s books as am i. After i finished reading it, i knew that sarah dessen was about to become one of my favorite authors. Sarah dessen is the author of twelve previous novels, which include the new york times bestsellers saint anything, the moon and more, what happened to goodbye, along for the ride, lock and key, just listen, the truth about forever, and this lullaby. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers, with over 105 million copies sold worldwide. Sarah dessen s first two books were made into a movie named how to deal starring mandy moore. One of the requests i get the most in the library is for books like those sarah dessen writes. Sarah dessen books list of books by author sarah dessen.
Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. I want to believe that this specific story has a special meaning to everyone. What are the best sarah dessen books and books similar to her books. Sarah dessen is an american author of young adult novels. She has been writing for as long as she can remember and has always enjoyed reading. Her books have been published in over thirty countries and have sold millions of copies worldwide.
Very strange to watch a host of female authors pile on to show love to sarah dessen after dessen threw a public hissy fit bc nelson offered some tepid criticism of her work, tweeted. Books with the same themes or vibe as sarah dessens. Sarah will be discussing her work including her newest book the moon. We will not remove any content for bad language alone, or for being critical of a book. She writes for a more adult audience though her books arent explicit, but like sarah dessen, her protagonists normally go through a period of time where they develop as a person. Nicholas sparks is one of the worlds most beloved storytellers. Author of 8 books including twenty boy summer follow author sarah ockler is the bestselling author of six young adult novels. Sarah dessen is the awardwinning author of novels for young adults and is a writing teacher at the university of north carolina. At the start of the book, the reader is supposed to relate with the main characters and throughout their changes. Which means if you liked hers, chances are youll like these too. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. After dessens tweet and the reaction of the other authors, it was reported that the northern state alumna had removed. The common read program, funded by local donors, then invites the author or a related speaker to discuss the book on campus.
Ten authors to read if you like sarah dessen pure imagination. Im going through a pretty rough time right now so i want something lighter to read. The idea for what happened to goodbye came from one thing. One of my favorite alltime authors is sarah dessen and i absolutely love all the cameos of old characters she does in books. Dessen s own bio says that her books are for teens and makes no general statements about their subject matter. The story included graduate student brooke nelsons critique of dessen s books. From sarah dessen, the beloved new york times bestselling author of saint anything and just listen, comes a new novel set in the world of wedding planning is it really better to have loved and lost. Does anyone remember a ya author who wrote stand alone books that were tear jerker teen love stories. Sarah dessen born june 6, 1970 is an american novelist who lives in chapel hill, north. I mention waiting for it in my third post ever on my blog.
War of words breaks out after ya novelists fans go after critical. From the author of fault line comes an edgy and heartbreaking novel about two selfdestructive teens in a sid and nancylike romance full of passion. Sarah dessen biography, books and facts famous authors. If youre still seeking more books to read that are similar to sarah dessens, dont miss books by authors such as deb caletti, susane colasanti. Sarah dessen s most recent book, the rest of the story. Dessen shared a screenshot of the comments with nelsons name obscured. Books by sarah dessen authors like sarah dessen what. I have only read one sarah dessen but i really liked it. That was the first sarah dessen book to come out after i started reading her books. Ya author sarah dessen retweeted a story from south dakotas aberdeen news to her 268,700 twitter followers in which the graduate, brooke. Like chicklitfluff but that makes you happy and smile but has a good story as well.
Saint anything by sarah dessen the truth about forever by sarah dessen along for the ride by sarah dessen. In 2006 the audiobook adaptation of the truth about forever was one of the young adult library services associations selected picks for that year. This means books with complicated characters and a strong sense of place. Hard cover, kindle, paperback sarah dessen brings readers her new novel once and for all from sarah dessen, the beloved new york times bestselling author of saint anything and just listen, comes a new novel set in the world of wedding planning is it really better to have loved and lost. Ive talked to them a bit about what else they like to read but they always mention how they are always looking for books like sarah dessen s books and some other goto authors similar to hers. Books to read if you liked to all the boys ive loved before. The only content we will consider removing is spam, slanderous attacks on other members, or extremely offensive content eg. This translates to books that are about the real struggles of teen girls with a side of romance. Sarah dessen is my favorite contemporary author so i thought i would make a video sharing my opinion on all of her books.
Sarah earned her creative writing degree from the university of north carolinachapel hill with highest honours. Some of dessen s other works include lock and key 2008, keeping the moon 1999, along for the ride 2009. As a general rule we do not censor any content on the site. That summer someone like you keeping the moon dreamland this lullaby the truth about forever just listen lock and key along for the ride what happened to goodbye the.
If youre still seeking more books to read that are similar to sarah dessen s, dont miss books by authors such as deb caletti, susane colasanti, morgan matson, jennifer e. Sarah dessen sparks backlash against south dakota college. Best sarah dessen books and similar books 141 books goodreads. I know some of the authors you listed and like those too so i will definitely check out the ones i dont know great list. Her books are very much relevant to todays youth and parents as they open a window to the psyche and vulnerability of teenagers. Change beyond your control and change within it, and how closely the two are related. What are some books similar to sarah dessen or meg cabot but for adults. Best sarah dessen books and similar books 141 books. War of words breaks out after ya novelists fans go after. The book is a must read for both parents and teenagers.