Teen romance author sarah dessens first book was published in 1996, and since then, she has come to be known as a bestseller machine. Some of dessens other works include lock and key 2008, keeping the moon 1999, along for the ride 2009. 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 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. Bestselling ya novelist sarah dessen knows a thing or two about sweet and sour summer romance. What are some books similar to sarah dessen or meg cabot but for adults. Any suggestions or books i could try would be great, thanks. Sarahs book along for the ride made it to the new york times best sellers list. Jun 04, 20 bestselling ya novelist sarah dessen knows a thing or two about sweet and sour summer romance. I want to believe that this specific story has a special meaning to everyone.
May 31, 2019 sarah dessen s along for the ride, this lullaby, and once and for all are available now. Sarah dessen has a perfect ear for the details of a teenagers life booklist. I interviewed author sarah dessen, the woman who made me. Her latest novel the prettiest girl is about to be released in 2014. Mar 07, 2018 by the way, if youre wondering why i havent mentioned sarah dessen, its not because i dont recommend her books. 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. I never traveled abroad when i was in college, because i had this whole fear of flying. And when it comes to ya romance, sarah dessen is one of the alltime greats. Meg cabot ann brashares megan mc cafferty kate brian deb caletti susane colasanti maureen johnson gabrielle zevin simone elkeles elizabeth scott.
Which means if you liked hers, chances are youll like these too. This book deals with the ups and downs of life, loss and moving on. 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. 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. Find authors like sarah dessen from the worlds largest community of readers. As an amazon associate, i earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. And so i can stalk these authors on amazon for new novels getting released. 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 was the first sarah dessen book to come out after i started reading her books. Ten authors to read if you like sarah dessen pure imagination. 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.
Sarah dessens first two books were made into a movie named how to deal starring mandy moore. Sarah dessen born june 6, 1970 is an american novelist who lives in chapel hill, north carolina. I love sarah dessen books the truth about forever, that summer, etc and am looking to similar, but older books. Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books. This translates to books that are about the real struggles of teen girls with a side of romance. Sarah dessen became a published novelist in 1996 with the novel that summer. I love the author sarah dessen and i have read all her books. 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. All of his books have been new york times bestsellers, with over 105 million. They are sweet and sometimes sad ya books that have are romantic and a little escapist without being raunchy or anything. Becky albertalli writes great, nonraunchy ya rom coms.
Dessen is the queen of heartfelt summery books and once and for all is no exception. Bookish romance, humor, kindhearted characters, and a touch of painful reality make this another sure bet for dessen fans. 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 ockler is the bestselling author of six young adult novels. I interviewed author sarah dessen, the woman who made me want. Her new book, the rest of the story, is out on june 4 and is available for preorder now. Sarah dessen is one of my favorite authors, and ive been trying to find some books similar to hers. 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. I hope you will find this list of authors and books for fans of sarah dessen helpful. Lots of books, all with rich stories, complex characters, and situations that are both tough and realistic. I mention waiting for it in my third post ever on my blog. Dessen grew up as a shy and introverted teenager, her parents were both professors at university of north carolina, teaching shakespearean literature and classics.
Sarah dessen s along for the ride, this lullaby, and once and for all are available now. Here are my go to recommendations for readers who crave more of these kind of. 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 dessen biography, books and facts famous authors. The other two authors i think are very similar are morgan matson and emery lord. I interviewed author sarah dessen, the woman who inspired me to read more and write more.
Teens will find it easy to root for annabel and her love interest owen, who are absorbing and unique characters. Shes mentioned alongside kasie west and morgan matson frequently, and i have several of her books on my toread list. What are the best sarah dessen books and books similar to her books. What to read after finishing the latest kasie west book. To celebrate the release of her latest book, the moon and more out today. Check out these books for fans of sarah dessen so many great authors and books like sarah dessen to dive. Sarah dessen is my favorite contemporary author so i thought i would make a video sharing my opinion on all of her books. Below is a list of sarah dessens books in order of when they were first released. 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. Sarah dessens summer romance recommendations barnes. Once and for all made me expect that i would finally, finally rate a sarah dessen book five stars once and for all. By the way, if youre wondering why i havent mentioned sarah dessen, its not because i dont recommend her books. 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. Bestselling ya novelist sarah dessen knows a thing or two about.
She became involved with a 21yearold when she was 15 but cut all contact with him shortly after. 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. I have read all her books and am now trying to find a similar author. She writes for a more adult audience though her books arent explicit, but like sarah dessen, her protagonists normally go. But sometimes what you really need is a good old fashion youngadult romance book.
When i was in middle school, reading sarah dessen taught me all about high school love. Ive really enjoyed the dessen books ive read, and love the idea of reading. Saint anything by sarah dessen the truth about forever by sarah dessen. 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. After i finished reading it, i knew that sarah dessen was about to become one of my favorite authors. Without preaching or posturing, dessen has written a powerful, polished story. Sarah dessen is the awardwinning author of novels for young adults and is a writing teacher at the university of north carolina. All music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts. If you like sarah dessen you might like similar authors carolyn mackler, maureen daly, justina chen, alex flinn, lucy christopher. If you like someone like you you might like similar books keeping the moon, lock and key, that summer, dreamland, what happened to goodbye. Sarah dessens movie deal with netflix will bring 3 of her. 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. Like chicklitfluff but that makes you happy and smile but has a good story as well.
Edwards award for her contributions to ya literature, as well as the romantic times career achievement award. So i put together a list of my favorite contemporary ya books for fans of her books. Dessen is an absolutely wonderful writer stylish, smart and funny. I love some books because the narrator is so much like i was in high school. Im a huge fan of both of these authors books, and theyre even better together. 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. 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. Top regency romance authors for your reading pleasure. Im going through a pretty rough time right now so i want something lighter to read. They are sweet and sometimes sad ya books that have are romantic and. Sarah dessen apologizes for author pileon of college student. Well i did a few times in the past, but her recent books have been boring.
Best sarah dessen books and similar books 141 books. Books by sarah dessen authors like sarah dessen what. Books by sarah dessen writers similar to sarah dessen. Her first two books, that summer and someone like you, were made into the movie how to deal. Authors similar to sarah dessen that i always recommend. Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. She has such a wild imagination, which usually meant i wish sarah would try to stick to the truth. This video is just sharing with you my favorite books by her and what i.
Sarah dessens along for the ride, this lullaby, and once and for all are available now. I liked this one, dont get me wrong, however, it was kind of boring and meaningless, if you know what i mean. Seventeen sarah dessen remains a pro at dishing out novels that mix together heartache, hope, and love. Teen romance author sarah dessens first book was published in 1996, and since then, she has come. Her books are very much relevant to todays youth and parents as they open a window to the psyche and vulnerability of teenagers.
Edwards award from the american library association. One of the requests i get the most in the library is for books like those sarah dessen writes. 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. Along for the ride is the book for this week in the summer of sarah dessen read along. 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.
Sarah dessen books list of books by author sarah dessen. See more ideas about reading, good books and ya books. Every sarah dessen ya book, ranked from best to worst. I love sarah dessen and like a lot of these authors as well, especially jessi kirby and sarah ockler.