To celebrate the release of her latest book, the moon and more out today. What are the best sarah dessen books and books similar to her books. For dessen s defenders, any criticism of her books amounted to a swipe at a huge swathe of ya and, frankly, at teen girls, as author justine larbalestier tweeted. I think its the best thing to which any writer can aspire. Sarah dessen is a fantastic author, and each and every one of her novels speaks to the readers. 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.
Sarah dessen and other ya authors attacked a recent. Sep 29, 2015 i love sarah dessen and like a lot of these authors as well, especially jessi kirby and sarah ockler. Sarah dessen books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Who are some authors similar to meg cabot or sarah dessen. Sarah ockler is the bestselling author of six young adult novels. Teens nominate and choose their favorite books from the past year. Along for the ride is the book for this week in the summer of sarah dessen read along. I think this makes the stories, characters and places seem more. This video is just sharing with you my favorite books by her and what i. While this one looks a little more touchy topic wise whereas the one i read just seemed like more of a cute little romance, nearly everything you said about this book sounds really similar to the one i read. If you like sarah dessen you might like similar authors carolyn mackler, maureen daly, justina chen, alex flinn, lucy christopher.
Sarah dessen is the author of thirteen novels, which include the new york times bestsellers the moon and more, what happened to goodbye, along for the ride, lock and key, just listen, the truth about forever, and this lullaby. I think it was because back then books were still somewhat new to me, and when i found an author who seemed to say just what i was feeling, it really struck me and resonated. Dreamland ebook by sarah dessen 9781101042298 rakuten. Her first novel, that summer, was released not long after she graduated from college, and since then, six titles have followed, five of which have been named best books for young adults by the american library. Top regency romance authors for your reading pleasure. Some of dessens other works include lock and key 2008, keeping the moon 1999, along for the ride 2009. One of the requests i get the most in the library is for books like those sarah dessen writes. Sarah dessen is my favorite contemporary author so i thought i would make a video sharing my opinion on all of her books. Beloved author sarah dessens latest novel set in the exciting and romantic world of wedding planning is now in paperback. Sarah dessen born june 6, 1970 is an american novelist who lives in chapel hill, north carolina. Nov 03, 2016 with that said, here are my favorite regency romance authors in no particular order. Sarah dessen cannot even be compared to jodi picoult. Judy blume not like sarah dessen but still a really good book and i definitely recommend it thirteen reasons why. Nov, 20 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.
That is when i discovered a liking for the regency romance. Sarah dessens first two books were made into a movie named how to deal starring mandy moore. Some of my favorite things about sarah dessens novels are the connections she makes between her books. Her latest novel the prettiest girl is about to be released in 2014. It is still sarah dessen week, and today were here to talk crossovers. Books by sarah dessen authors like sarah dessen what. This means books with complicated characters and a strong sense of place. Bestselling ya novelist sarah dessen knows a thing or two about sweet and sour summer romance. Edwards award from the young adult division of the american library association. I read a sarah dessen this summer, once and for all. Sarahs book along for the ride made it to the new york times best sellers list. A very solid argument could be made for crowning sarah dessen queen of ya. Read the first chapter of young adult author sarah dessens new novel, out june 4. Use the library of congress database to find the isbn of most outofprint books.
Discount prices on books by sarah dessen, including titles like once and for all. Her first novel, that summer, was released not long after she graduated from college, and since then, six titles have followed, five of which have been named best books for young adults by the. Below is a list of sarah dessens books in order of when they were first released. Dessens books are frequently chosen for the teens top ten list and the list of best fiction for young adults. All her books have a person feel to them and make you feel as though she is writing them just for you. Jun 04, 20 bestselling ya novelist sarah dessen knows a thing or two about sweet and sour summer romance. Here are my go to recommendations for readers who crave more of these kind of. Beloved author sarah dessen s latest novel set in the exciting and romantic world of wedding planning is now in paperback.
A motion picture based on her first two books, entitled how to deal, was released in 2003. The author of works such as along for the ride and this lullaby, she is known for her contributions to fiction and young adult literature. They have been translated into twentyfive languages. With that said, here are my favorite regency romance authors in no particular order. Dessen s books are strictly okay, but picoult is an amazing writer, in my opinion. Sarah dessen is the recipient of the 2017 margaret a. Maas fans, so i thought id try finding a few other books series that you may also like. She is the author of several novels, including someone like you, just listen and along for the ride.
Her first two books, that summer and someone like you, were made into the movie how to deal. Regular readers of dessen know that, starting in this lullaby, the author began inserting little bits of previous books in her new ones, just so we knew her previous characters were doing okay. Sarah dessen basic bio sarah dessen grew up in chapel hill, north carolina and attended uncchapel hill, graduating with highest honors in creative writing. Dessen recently announced that her thirteenth novel, once and for all, will be coming out in summer 2017. Log in recommendations everything music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts all music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts.
Download and read online for free ebooks written by. 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. One of my favorite alltime authors is sarah dessen and i absolutely love all the cameos of old characters she does in books. Sarah dessens new novel is coming in summer 2017, so mark.
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. Best sarah dessen books and similar books 141 books. Sarah dessen was born in evanston, illinois, on june 6, 1970 to alan and cynthia dessen, who were both professors at the. Addall brings up similar results to bookfinder, but the process is different faster, but with less verbose info. Lounas summer job is to help brides plan their perfect day, even though she stopped believing in happilyeverafter when her first love ended.
Tastedive provides similar authors recommendations, based on what you like. Author interview sarah dessen, author of just listen. The novel, titled once and for all, will be her thirteenth book which is pretty incredible. I love sarah dessen and like a lot of these authors as well, especially jessi kirby and sarah ockler. Sarah dessens summer romance recommendations barnes. The other two authors i think are very similar are morgan matson and emery lord. This book is by far one of my favorites, and, yes, it is also published under the title keeping the moon. I hope that my books do that for the people who read them. Apr 01, 2002 sarah dessen is a fantastic author, and each and every one of her novels speaks to the readers.
Meg cabot ann brashares megan mc cafferty kate brian deb caletti susane colasanti maureen johnson gabrielle zevin simone elkeles elizabeth scott books by this author. No seriously, i was down and sick and my neighbor let me borrow her books from sarah m. Jul 01, 2009 one of my favorite authors is sarah dessen. Sarah dessen is coming out with a new young adult novel.
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. Check it out and use it to talk about posts and all things sarah dessen. She became involved with a 21yearold when she was 15 but cut all contact with him shortly after. Awards for sarah dessen your guide to fiction books. I mention waiting for it in my third post ever on my blog. That was the first sarah dessen book to come out after i started reading her books. Look into meg cabot, susane colasanti, laurie halse anderson, e. Mar 06, 2017 sarah dessen is my favorite contemporary author so i thought i would make a video sharing my opinion on all of her books. Classic search is good if you are expecting few results, if you have searched for author and title. Read dreamland by sarah dessen available from rakuten kobo. Edwards award for her contributions to ya literature, as well as the romantic times career achievement award.
The title listed above was the first, and was followed by keeping the moon later. Author interview sarah dessen, author of just listen bookpage. Dreamland ebook by sarah dessen 9781101042298 rakuten kobo. This translates to books that are about the real struggles of teen girls with a side of romance. Top ten tuesday is hosted by the awesome people at the broke and the bookish this weeks topic is. Her books are very much relevant to todays youth and parents as they open a window to the psyche and vulnerability of teenagers. We will be doing another giveaway for tshirts and books next month when what happened to goodbye is released. Sarah dessen was born in evanston, illinois, on june 6, 1970 to alan and cynthia dessen, who were both professors at the university of north carolina, teaching shakespearean literature and classics. Sarah dessen became a published novelist in 1996 with the novel that summer.
Dessen has been writing for over twenty years and her books have been consistently relevant, engrossing, and capable of tugging on heartstrings you thought long dormant. For example, a student of mine loves kasie west and so i keep introducing her to other contemporary ya romance writers like sarah dessen. Download and read online for free ebooks written by sarah dessen. Books are for ages 1218, appeal to teens and have literature of good quality. They make you think about what you would do in that situation. Just listen by sarah dessen overdrive rakuten overdrive. Eden is the first regency romance author i discovered and all this is her fault.