Sarah ockler is the bestselling author of six young adult novels. 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. Every sarah dessen ya book, ranked from best to worst. Along for the ride is the book for this week in the summer of sarah dessen read along. Any suggestions or books i could try would be great, thanks. Im a huge fan of both of these authors books, and theyre even better together. Teen romance author sarah dessens first book was published in 1996, and since then, she has come to be known as a bestseller machine. Sarah dessen was born in evanston, illinois, on june 6, 1970 to alan and cynthia dessen, who were both professors at the.
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. What to read after finishing the latest kasie west book. Sarah dessen books list of books by author sarah dessen. This means books with complicated characters and a strong sense of place. Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books.
Her latest novel the prettiest girl is about to be released in 2014. Parents need to know that sarah dessens just listen involves a teen girl, annabel, struggling to recover from a traumatic experience she had at the beginning of the summer and dreading her approaching junior year of high school. Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. I love sarah dessen and like a lot of these authors as well, especially jessi kirby and sarah ockler. 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. After i finished reading it, i knew that sarah dessen was about to become one of my favorite authors. I interviewed author sarah dessen, the woman who made me. And when it comes to ya romance, sarah dessen is one of the alltime greats. Top authors science fiction, fantasy and horror mystery and thriller romance general fiction young adult and childrens fiction all genres search for author book series. Sarah dessen is the awardwinning author of novels for young adults and is a writing teacher at the university of north carolina. My personal favorites of hers are just listen and the truth about forever, but anything along the lines of that writing style and genre would be great.
See more ideas about reading, good books and ya books. She writes for a more adult audience though her books arent explicit, but like sarah dessen, her protagonists normally go. Im going through a pretty rough time right now so i want something lighter to read. Like chicklitfluff but that makes you happy and smile but has a good story as well. Bestselling ya novelist sarah dessen knows a thing or two about. To celebrate the release of her latest book, the moon and more out today. May 31, 2019 sarah dessen s along for the ride, this lullaby, and once and for all are available now. Sarah dessen biography, books and facts famous authors. This book deals with the ups and downs of life, loss and moving on.
One of the requests i get the most in the library is for books like those sarah dessen writes. 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 dessens along for the ride, this lullaby, and once and for all are available now. Saint anything is darker than dessens other books but you can feel the soft and loveable core that you will find at the centre of all of her books. 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. I interviewed author sarah dessen, the woman who made me want. The summer of jordi perez is another fun book in a similar vein. Julian barnes was born in leicester, england on january 19, 1946. Sarah dessen s along for the ride, this lullaby, and once and for all are available now. Sarah dessen is my favorite contemporary author so i thought i would make a video sharing my opinion on all of her books. I want to believe that this specific story has a special meaning to everyone. Her books are very much relevant to todays youth and parents as they open a window to the psyche and vulnerability of teenagers. They are sweet and sometimes sad ya books that have are romantic and. Ten authors to read if you like sarah dessen pure imagination.
Really this article is mostly for me so i can keep track of my favorite authors without having to sift through my kindle paperwhite every few days to remember all my favorites. I love some books because the narrator is so much like i was in high school. Books by sarah dessen authors like sarah dessen what. She has such a wild imagination, which usually meant i wish sarah would try to stick to the truth. Seventeen sarah dessen remains a pro at dishing out novels that mix together heartache, hope, and love. This translates to books that are about the real struggles of teen girls with a side of romance. 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. 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. 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. I mention waiting for it in my third post ever on my blog.
If you like someone like you you might like similar books keeping the moon, lock and key, that summer, dreamland, what happened to goodbye. I liked this one, dont get me wrong, however, it was kind of boring and meaningless, if you know what i mean. Books by sarah dessen writers similar to sarah dessen. Second chance summer by morgan matson i think matson and dessen also are very similar, so fans of dessen should definitely check out this book as. If you like sarah dessen you might like similar authors carolyn mackler, maureen daly, justina chen, alex flinn, lucy christopher. Mar 07, 2018 by the way, if youre wondering why i havent mentioned sarah dessen, its not because i dont recommend her books. Which means if you liked hers, chances are youll like these too. 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 born june 6, 1970 is an american novelist who lives in chapel hill, north carolina. Sarah dessen is one of my favorite authors, and ive been trying to find some books similar to hers. Well i did a few times in the past, but her recent books have been boring. Dessen grew up as a shy and introverted teenager, her parents were both professors at university of north carolina, teaching shakespearean literature and classics.
I interviewed author sarah dessen, the woman who inspired me to read more and write more. Check out these books for fans of sarah dessen so many great authors and books like sarah dessen to dive. I hope you will find this list of authors and books for fans of sarah dessen helpful. Teen romance author sarah dessens first book was published in 1996, and since then, she has come. Best sarah dessen books and similar books 141 books. Sarah dessen is sorry that she and a slew of other bestselling authors spent the last two days riling up their followers to harass a recent college graduate who does not care for dessens young. Sarah dessens first two books were made into a movie named how to deal starring mandy moore. He was educated at the city of london school from 1957 to 1964 and at magdalen college, oxford, from which he graduated in modern languages with honors in. Teens will find it easy to root for annabel and her love interest owen, who are absorbing and unique characters. I love the author sarah dessen and i have read all her books. Once and for all made me expect that i would finally, finally rate a sarah dessen book five stars once and for all.
Her new book, the rest of the story, is out on june 4 and is available for preorder now. Without preaching or posturing, dessen has written a powerful, polished story. Sarah dessen became a published novelist in 1996 with the novel that summer. This video is just sharing with you my favorite books by her and what i. Dessen is an absolutely wonderful writer stylish, smart and funny.
Sarah dessens summer romance recommendations barnes. Below is a list of sarah dessens books in order of when they were first released. Edwards award for her contributions to ya literature, as well as the romantic times career achievement award. 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. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers, with over 105 million. Find authors like sarah dessen from the worlds largest community of readers. Some of dessens other works include lock and key 2008, keeping the moon 1999, along for the ride 2009. So i put together a list of my favorite contemporary ya books for fans of her books.
As an amazon associate, i earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Her first two books, that summer and someone like you, were made into the movie how to deal. Saint anything by sarah dessen the truth about forever by sarah dessen. So if youve got just listen, the truth about forever, this lullaby or any other of her books on repeat. That was the first sarah dessen book to come out after i started reading her books. The other two authors i think are very similar are morgan matson and emery lord. I love sarah dessen books the truth about forever, that summer, etc and am looking to similar, but older books. Ive really enjoyed the dessen books ive read, and love the idea of reading. Bookish romance, humor, kindhearted characters, and a touch of painful reality make this another sure bet for dessen fans. Sarah dessen apologizes for author pileon of college student. I love sarah dessen and think her books are amazing, the way she manages to somehow link all the books together through towns or people or places. By the way, if youre wondering why i havent mentioned sarah dessen, its not because i dont recommend her books. Lots of books, all with rich stories, complex characters, and situations that are both tough and realistic. Here are my go to recommendations for readers who crave more of these kind of.
Meg cabot ann brashares megan mc cafferty kate brian deb caletti susane colasanti maureen johnson gabrielle zevin simone elkeles elizabeth scott. All music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts. It opens with a note from sarah honestly explaining the process leading up to this moment and i feel that raw and emotional theme continues through the story. And so i can stalk these authors on amazon for new novels getting released. Bestselling ya novelist sarah dessen knows a thing or two about sweet and sour summer romance. But sometimes what you really need is a good old fashion youngadult romance book. Dessen is the queen of heartfelt summery books and once and for all is no exception. Nov 19, 20 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 dessens books and some other goto authors similar to hers. Jun 04, 20 bestselling ya novelist sarah dessen knows a thing or two about sweet and sour summer romance. Top regency romance authors for your reading pleasure. Becky albertalli writes great, nonraunchy ya rom coms.
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