Sarah Dessen is the author of more than a dozen novels for teenagers, including The Truth About Forever, Just Listen, and This Lullaby. Her books have been published in more than 30 countries. The American Library Association recognized her contribution to young adult literature with the 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award.
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Years covered1999–2011
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From the bestselling author of The Truth About Forever comes an unforgettable lesson about never underestimating the power of friendship. “Teens will want to cheer.”—School Library Journal, starred review “A cut above.”—People When Colie goes to spend the summer at the beach, she doesn’t expect much. But Colie didn’t count on meeting Morgan and Isabel. Through them, she learns what true friendship is all about, and finally starts to realize her potential. And that just might open the door to her first chance at love. . . .
Love can be a very dangerous thing. From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Truth About Forever comes a gripping exploration of love, loss, and the search for identity. “A cut above.”—People “Another pitch-perfect offering from Dessen.”—Booklist, starred review After her sister left, Caitlin felt lost. Then she met Rogerson. When she’s with him, nothing seems real. But what happens when being with Rogerson becomes a larger problem than being without him?
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once and For All comes an emotional young adult romance novel that explores the journey of growing up and finding oneself. “Remy and Dexter jump off the pages into the hearts of readers, who will wish for a romance like this of their own.”—Booklist “A winning story about coming to terms with the fact that loving someone requires a leap of faith, and that a soft landing is never guaranteed.”—School Library Journal Remy's got it all figured out. Or does she? When it comes to relationships, Remy’s got a whole set of rules. Never get too serious. Never let him break your heart. And never, ever date a musician. But then Remy meets Dexter, and the rules don’t seem to apply anymore. Could it be that she’s starting to understand what all those love songs are about?
From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and for All comes a heartfelt novel about a group of beautiful misfits who come together to create something extraordinary. “Dessen gracefully balances comedy with tragedy and introduces a complex heroine worth getting to know.”—Publishers Weekly “A cut above.”—People Expect the unexpected. Macy has her whole summer planned out—working at the library, studying, and spending time with her mother, sharing silent grief at the traumatic loss of Macy’s father. Her plans didn’t include landing a job at Wish Catering, with its fun-loving, chaotic crew. Or helping to renovate the family’s cottage at the beach, left in disrepair since the death of her father. Or Wes, a boy with a past, a taste for Truth-telling, and amazing artistic talent. But Macy soon discovers that the things you expect least are sometimes the things you need most.
Isolated from friends who believe the worst because she has not been truthful with them, sixteen-year-old Annabel finds an ally in classmate Owen, who helps her to face and share what really happened at the end-of-the-year party that changed her life.
Soon to be a Netflix film! From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and For All Nights have always been Auden’s time, her chance to escape everything that’s going on around her. Then she meets Eli, a fellow insomniac, and he becomes her nocturnal tour guide. Now, with an endless supply of summer nights between them, almost anything can happen. . . . “As with all Dessen’s books, [this] is a must-have” —VOYA, starred review Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen: 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 Moon and More Saint Anything Once and for All
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Once and for All comes a story that demonstrates sometimes finding your true self is the most challenging yet rewarding journey of all. “A cut above.”—People "Dessen once again offers a substantive, well-crafted exploration of a teen’s life that will deeply satisfy her legions of fans.”—Booklist A new day. A new place. A new life. In the past few years, Mclean has pretended to be so many different people that she hardly remembers who she really is anymore. The adorable guy next door might be able to help her figure it out. But is she ready for it?
