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For fifteen-year-old Haven, life is changing too quickly. She's
nearly six feet tall, her father is getting remarried, and her
sister&150the always perfect Ashley&150is planning a
wedding of her own. Haven wishes things could just go back to the
way they were. Then an old boyfriend of Ashley's reenters the
picture, and through him, Haven sees the past for what it really
was, and comes to grips with the future.
Ever since her parents began fighting, Auden has been unable to
sleep at night. Now, spending a summer at a charming beach town
with her father and his new family, she has to find new places to
pass the time she spends awake. And so she meets Eli, a fellow
insomniac who becomes her nighttime guide. Together, they embark on
parallel quests: for Auden, to experience the carefree teenage life
she has missed; for Eli, to come to terms with the death of a
friend. In her trademark blockbuster-style, Sarah Dessen creates a
powerful and irresistible story of two people learning how to
connect.
From number one New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a big-hearted novel about a girl who reconnects with a part of her family she hasn’t seen since she was a little girl – and falls in love, all over the course of a magical summer.
Emma Saylor doesn’t remember a lot about her mother, who died when she was ten. But she does remember the stories her mom told her about the big lake that went on forever.
Now it’s just Emma and her dad, and life is good, if a little predictable . . . until Emma is unexpectedly sent to spend the summer with her mother’s family – her grandmother and cousins she hasn’t seen since she was a little girl.
When Emma arrives at the Lake, and spends more time with her mother’s side of the family, she starts to feel like she is two different people . To her father, she is Emma. But to her new family, she is Saylor, the name her mother always called her.
Then there’s Roo, the boy who was her very best friend when she was little. Roo holds the key to her family’s history, and slowly, he helps her put the pieces together about her past. It’s hard not to get caught up in the magic of the Lake – and Saylor finds herself falling under Roo’s spell as well.
But when it’s finally time to go back home, which side of Emma Saylor will win?
Since her parents' bitter divorce, Mclean and her dad, a restaurant
consultant, have been on the move - four towns in two years.
Estranged from her mother and her mother's new family, Mclean has
followed her dad in leaving the unhappy past behind. And each new
place gives her a chance to try out a new persona: from cheerleader
to drama diva. But now, for the first time, Mclean discovers a
desire to stay in one place and just be herself - whoever that is.
Perhaps her neighbor Dave, an academic superstar trying to be just
a regular guy, can help her find out. Combining Sarah Dessen's
trademark graceful writing, great characters, and compelling
storytelling, "What Happened to Goodbye" is irresistible reading.
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Ruby is used to taking care of herself. But now she's living in a
fancy new house with her sister Cora?a sister she hasn't seen in
ten years?and her husband Jamie?creator of one of the most popular
online networking sites. She's attending private school, wearing
new clothes, and for the first time, feels the promise of a future
that include college and her family. So why is she so wary? And
what is Nate? the adorable and good-hearted boy next door? hiding
behind his genial nature? As Ruby starts to see, there's a big
difference between being given help, and being able to accept it.
And sometimes, in order to save yourself, you?ve got to reach out
to someone else.
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Rogerson Biscoe, with his green eyes and dark curly hair, is
absolutely seductive. Before long, sixteen-year-old Caitlin finds
herself under his spell. And when he starts to abuse her, she finds
she's in too deep to get herself out...
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a
big-hearted, sweeping novel about a girl who reconnects with a part
of her family she hasn't seen since she was a little girl--and
falls in love, all over the course of a magical summer. Emma Saylor
doesn't remember a lot about her mother, who died when Emma was
twelve. But she does remember the stories her mom told her about
the big lake that went on forever, with cold, clear water and mossy
trees at the edges. Now it's just Emma and her dad, and life is
good, if a little predictable...until Emma is unexpectedly sent to
spend the summer with her mother's family that she hasn't seen
since she was a little girl. When Emma arrives at North Lake, she
realizes there are actually two very different communities there.
Her mother grew up in working class North Lake, while her dad spent
summers in the wealthier Lake North resort. The more time Emma
spends there, the more it starts to feel like she is also divided
into two people. To her father, she is Emma. But to her new family,
she is Saylor, the name her mother always called her. Then there's
Roo, the boy who was her very best friend when she was little. Roo
holds the key to her family's history, and slowly, he helps her put
the pieces together about her past. It's hard not to get caught up
in the magic of North Lake--and Saylor finds herself falling under
Roo's spell as well. For Saylor, it's like a whole new world is
opening up to her. But when it's time to go back home, which side
of her--Emma or Saylor--will win out?
Macy's summer stretches before her, carefully planned and outlined.
She will spend her days sitting at the library information desk.
She will spend her evenings studying for the SATs. Spare time will
be used to help her obsessive mother prepare for the big opening of
the townhouse section of her luxury development. But Macy's plans
don't anticipate a surprising and chaotic job with Wish Catering, a
motley crew of new friends, or ... Wes. Tattooed, artistic,
anything-but-expected Wes. He doesn't fit Macy's life at all--so
why does she feel so comfortable with him? So ... happy? What is it
about him that makes her let down her guard and finally talk about
how much she misses her father, who died before he eyes the year
before? Sarah Dessen delivers a page-turning novel that carries
readers on a roller coaster of denial, grief, comfort, and love as
we watch a broken but resilient girl pick up the pieces of her life
and fit them back together.
when Annabel, the youngest of three beautiful sisters, has a bitter
falling out with her best friendathe popular and exciting
Sophieashe suddenly finds herself isolated and friendless. but then
she meets owenaa loner, passionate about music and his weekly radio
show, and always determined to tell the truth. And when they
develop a friendship, Annabel is not only introduced to new music
but is encouraged to listen to her own inner voice. with owenas
help, can Annabel find the courage to speak out about what exactly
happened the night her friendship with Sophie came to a screeching
halt?
What Happened to Goodbye is a captivating young adult novel about
learning to be true to yourself, from New York Times Number One
bestseller Sarah Dessen, author of Just Listen and Lock and Key.
Mclean never lets herself get too attached. . . After the scandal
of her mother's affair, Mclean and her dad chose life on the road.
But since losing her family and home Mclean has lost herself too;
she's been Eliza, then Lizbet, then Beth - changing her name as
often as she changed towns. Until now. Her neighbour, Dave, is like
no one she's met before. It's as if she's always known him, and
just like that, she becomes Mclean again. Is it finally time to
stop reinventing? Or will Mclean turn her back on the new life she
loves, without even saying goodbye... Acclaim for Sarah Dessen:
'Unputdownable' MIZZ 'A poignant coming-of-age story' Big Issue 'A
compelling story and beautifully written' Time Out Sarah Dessen is
the author of six stunning teen novels: Just Listen, The Truth
About Forever, Lock and Key, That Summer and Along for the Ride.
She lives in the countryside in North Carolina with her daughter,
husband, some lizards and two very spoilt dogs - read her once and
fall in love.
The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen is the perfect romantic YA novel.
A gorgeous Summer read. Open the pages and fall in love . . .
Emaline is spending her last summer before college in her home
beach town of Colby. Everything is familiar - from working for her
bossy sister Margo at the family rental company to Emaline's
gorgeous (and regularly shirtless) childhood sweetheart, Luke. But
when an out-of-town brash New York filmmaker, and her young
assistant Theo, come to stay at one of the beach houses, everything
Emaline thought she knew about herself changes. But can her heart
let go of a life she's loved for so long? Praise for Sarah Dessen:
'Perfect' - Sunday Telegraph 'Unputdownable' - MIZZ 'A compelling
story and beautifully written' - Time Out 'A poignant coming-of-age
story' - The Big Issue Sarah Dessen is the author of seven stunning
YA novels: Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, Lock and Key, That
Summer, Along for the Ride and The Moon and More. She is a New York
Times bestseller and is sold in over 27 different countries around
the world. She lives in the countryside in North Carolina, USA,
with her daughter, husband, some lizards and two very spoilt dogs -
read her once and fall in love. Sarah-Land.com sarahdessen.com
@sarahdessen
Fifteen-year-old Colie is spending the summer with her eccentric
Aunt Mira while her mother travels. Formerly chubby and still
insecure, Colie has built a shell around herself. But her summer
with her aunt, her aunt's tenant Norman, and her friends at the
Last Chance Diner teaches her some important lessons about
friendship and learning to love yourself.
Dating! Drama! Driving!
Remember what it was like to be sixteen? Whether it was the year
your teeth were finally free of braces or the year you were
discovered by the opposite sex, that magical, mystical age is
something you will never forget. Edited by Megan McCafferty, author
of the runaway hit novels Sloppy Firsts and Second Helpings,
Sixteen: Stories About That Sweet and Bitter Birthday is a
compilation of short stories inspired by all the angst, melodrama,
and wonderment of being sixteen.
Sarah Dessen's "Infinity" is about a girl confronting two major
milestones: getting her driver's license and losing her virginity.
The Dead Girls in Jacqueline Woodson's "Nebraska 99" have already
decided to "do it" and must now cope with being teenage mothers.
And Carolyn Mackler's "Mona Lisa, Jesus, Chad, and Me" explores
whether friendship can survive when partying and prayer clash. Also
included is a new Jessica Darling story by Megan McCafferty about
the last fifteen minutes Jessica spends--or rather, doesn't
spend--with her best friend, Hope, who is leaving Pineville.
Featuring stories by Steve Almond, M. T. Anderson, Julianna
Baggott, Cat Bauer, Emma Forrest, Tanuja Desai Hidier, David
Levithan, Sarah Mlynowski, Sonya Sones, Zoe Trope, Ned Vizzini, and
Joseph Weisberg, these hilarious, poignant, and touching tales are
perfect for both those who have yet to reach that milestone and
those who want to reminisce about their "sweetest" year.
As bubbly as champagne and delectable as wedding cake, Once and for
All, is set in the world of wedding planning, where crises are
routine. Louna spends her summers helping brides plan their perfect
day and handling every kind of crises: missing brides,
scene-stealing bridesmaids and controlling grooms. Not surprising
then, that she's deeply cynical about happy-ever-afters, especially
since her own first love ended in tragedy. When handsome girl
magnet Ambrose enters her life, Louna won't take him seriously. But
Ambrose hates not getting what he wants and Louna is the girl he's
been waiting for. Maybe it's not too late for a happy ending after
all? 'When I read a Sarah Dessen novel, I'm sixteen again, in the
flush of first love.' Jodi Picoult
The Truth About Forever is a captivating young adult novel about
moving on from New York Times Number One bestseller Sarah Dessen,
author of What Happened to Goodbye and Lock and Key, Sarah Dessen.
On the outside, Macy Queen is cool and calm. On the inside, she's
breaking. Silently struggling with her dad's death, and spending
the summer apart from her oh-so-perfect boyfriend, Macy is smiling
her way through - she's 'fine'. It's only when she meets a group of
new friends - and artistic, sexy Wes catches her eye - that she
realizes she can wear her heart on her sleeve sometimes. Because
life doesn't stop when someone disappears - and even though she's
lost so much, can Macy see what she has to gain? 'A compelling
story beautifully written' - Time Out 'A poignant coming-of-age
story' - Big Issue Sarah Dessen is the author of six stunning teen
novels: Just Listen, Along for the Ride, Lock and Key, That Summer
and What Happened to Goodbye. She lives in the countryside in North
Carolina with her daughter, husband, some lizards and two very
spoilt dogs - read her once and fall in love.
Just Listen is a captivating young adult novel about learning to
forgive and forget from New York Times Number One bestseller Sarah
Dessen, author of The Truth About Forever and Lock and Key, Sarah
Dessen. I'm Annabel. I'm the girl who has it all. Model looks,
confidence. A great social life. I'm one of the lucky ones. Aren't
I? My 'best friend' is spreading rumours about me. My family is
slowly falling apart. It's turning into a long, lonely summer, full
of secrets and silence. But I've met this guy who won't let me hide
away. He's one of those intense types, obsessed with music. He's
determined to make me listen. And he's determined to make me smile.
But can he help me forget what happened the night everything
changed? Sarah Dessen is the author of stunning teen novels: The
Truth About Forever, Along for the Ride, Lock and Key, That Summer
and What Happened to Goodbye. She lives in the countryside in North
Carolina with her daughter, husband, some lizards and two very
spoilt dogs - read her once and fall in love.
NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM! Along for the Ride is a captivating young
adult novel from New York Times Number One bestseller Sarah Dessen,
about learning to let go and enjoy life. Auden has always felt like
the odd one out. Since her parents' divorce she's shied away,
studying lots and staying out of the party scene. But now Auden's
realized there must be something more and, just like that, she
changes everything. Moving to her dad's house opens up a whole new
whole of beach parties, food fights - and simply having fun. As she
gets to know herself - and a secretive boy with dark, brooding eyes
- can Auden begin to let go and finally feel like she truly
belongs? Acclaim for Sarah Dessen: 'Unputdownable' MIZZ 'A poignant
coming-of-age story' Big Issue 'A compelling story and beautifully
written' Time Out Sarah Dessen is the author of six stunning teen
novels: Just Listen, The Truth about Forever, Lock and Key, That
Summer and What Happened to Goodbye. She lives in the countryside
in North Carolina with her daughter, husband, some lizards and two
very spoilt dogs - read her once and fall in love.
Peyton, Sydney's charismatic older brother, has always been the
star of the family, receiving the lion's share of their parents'
attention and - lately - concern. When Peyton's increasingly
reckless behavior culminates in an accident, a drunk driving
conviction, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching
for her place in the family and the world. When everyone else is so
worried about Peyton, is she the only one concerned about the
victim of the accident? Enter the Chathams, a warm, chaotic family
who run a pizza parlor, play bluegrass on weekends and pitch in to
care for their mother, who has multiple sclerosis. Here Sydney
experiences unquestioning acceptance. And here she meets Mac:
gentle, watchful, and protective, who makes Sydney feel seen,
really seen, for the first time.
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