Sarah Dessen

As bubbly as champagne and delectable as wedding cake, Once and for All, Sarah Dessen's thirteenth novel, is set in the world of wedding planning, where crises are routine. Louna, daughter of famed wedding planner Natalie Barrett, has seen every sort of wedding: on the beach, at historic mansions, in fancy hotels and clubs. Perhaps that's why she's cynical about happily-ever-after endings, especially since her own first love ended tragically. When Louna meets charming, happy-go-lucky serial dater Ambrose, she holds him at arm's length. But Ambrose isn't about to be discouraged, now that he's met the one girl he really wants. Sarah Dessen’s many, many fans will adore her latest, a richly satisfying, enormously entertaining story that has everything—humor, romance, and an ending both happy and imperfect, just like life itself.

Who is the real McLean? 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 Dave, the guy next door, can help her find out. Combining Sarah Dessen's trademark graceful writing, great characters, and compelling storytelling, What Happened to Goodbye is irresistible reading.

A New York Times bestseller A TIME Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015 "Saint Anything is a poignant, honest story about how we might suffer the misfortune of someone else's bad choices, how people who love us can become family when we desperately need it, and how starting over might - miraculously - mean taking a solid leap forward." —Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling novelist of Leaving Time and My Sister’s Keeper Sydney has always felt invisible. She's grown accustomed to her brother, Peyton, being the focus of the family’s attention and, lately, concern. Peyton is handsome and charismatic, but seems bent on self-destruction. Now, after a drunk-driving accident that crippled a boy, Peyton’s serving some serious jail time, and Sydney is on her own, questioning her place in the family and the world. Then she meets the Chatham family. Drawn into their warm, chaotic circle, Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance for the first time. There’s effervescent Layla, who constantly falls for the wrong guy, Rosie, who’s had her own fall from grace, and Mrs. Chatham, who even though ailing is the heart of the family. But it’s with older brother Mac—quiet, watchful, and protective—that Sydney finally feels seen, really seen, at last. Saint Anything is Sarah Dessen’s deepest and most psychologically probing novel yet, telling an engrossing story of a girl discovering friendship, love, and herself.

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, 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—her grandmother and cousins 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 divided into two people as well. 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 will win out?

Last year, Annabel was "the girl who has everything" — at least that's the part she played in the television commercial for Kopf's Department Store. This year, she's the girl who has nothing: no best friend because mean-but-exciting Sophie dropped her, no peace at home since her older sister became anorexic, and no one to sit with at lunch. Until she meets Owen Armstrong. Tall, dark, and music-obsessed, Owen is a reformed bad boy with a commitment to truth-telling. With Owen's help, maybe Annabel can face what happened the night she and Sophie stopped being friends.

That's what Macy has to look forward to while her boyfriend, Jason, is away at Brain Camp. Days will be spent at a boring job in the library, evenings will be filled with vocabulary drills for the SATs, and spare time will be passed with her mother, the two of them sharing a silent grief at the traumatic loss of Macy's father. But sometimes, unexpected things can happen—things such as the catering job at Wish, with its fun-loving, chaotic crew. Or her sister's project of renovating the neglected beach house, awakening long-buried memories. Things such as meeting Wes, a boy with a past, a taste for Truth-telling, and an amazing artistic talent, the kind of boy who could turn any girl's world upside down. As Macy ventures out of her shell, she begins to question her sheltered life.

There is an alternate cover edition for this ISBN13 here. Colie expects the worst when she's sent to spend the summer with her eccentric aunt Mira while her mother, queen of the television infomercial, tours Europe. Always an outcast -- first for being fat and then for being "easy" -- Colie has no friends at home and doesn't expect to find any in Colby, North Carolina. But then she lands a job at the Last Chance Cafe and meets fellow waitresses Morgan and Isabel, best friends with a loving yet volatile relationship. Wacky yet wise, Morgan and Isabel help Colie see herself in a new way and realize the potential that has been there all along.

There is an alternate cover edition for this ISBN13 here. Wake up, Caitlin Ever since she started going out with Rogerson Biscoe, Caitlin seems to have fallen into a semiconscious dreamland where nothing is quite real. Rogerson is different from anyone Caitlin has ever known. He's magnetic. He's compelling. He's dangerous. Being with him makes Caitlin forget about everything else—her missing sister, her withdrawn mother, her lackluster life. But what happens when being with Rogerson becomes a larger problem than being without him?

Ruby, where is your mother? Ruby knows that the game is up. For the past few months, she's been on her own in the yellow house, managing somehow, knowing that her mother will probably never return. That's how she comes to live with Cora, the sister she hasn't seen in ten years, and Cora's husband Jamie, whose down-to-earth demeanor makes it hard for Ruby to believe he founded the most popular networking Web site around. A luxurious house, fancy private school, a new wardrobe, the promise of college and a future; it's a dream come true. So why is Ruby such a reluctant Cinderella, wary and defensive? And why is Nate, the genial boy next door with some secrets of his own, unable to accept the help that Ruby is just learning to give? Best-selling author Sarah Dessen explores the heart of a gutsy, complex girl dealing with unforeseen circumstances and learning to trust again.

There is an alternate cover edition for this ISBN13 here. The science of breaking up... Remy always knows when to give a guy "the speech" - right after the initial romantic rush, but before anything gets too serious. She's had her fair share of boyfriends, and she's learned all there is to learn from her mother, who's currently working on husband number five. So why is it that's Remy can't seem to dump Dexter? It can't be his name. It can't be that he's messy and disorganized. And it certainly isn't that he's a musician - just like Remy's father, a man she never knew because he left before she was born. Could it be that Remy's romantic rules to live by don't apply anymore?

It’s been so long since Auden slept at night. Ever since her parents’ divorce—or since the fighting started. Now she has the chance to spend a carefree summer with her dad and his new family in the charming beach town where they live. A job in a clothes boutique introduces Auden to the world of girls: their talk, their friendship, their crushes. She missed out on all that, too busy being the perfect daughter to her demanding mother. Then she meets Eli, an intriguing loner and a fellow insomniac who becomes her guide to the nocturnal world of the town. Together they embark on parallel quests: for Auden, to experience the carefree teenage life she’s been denied; for Eli, to come to terms with the guilt he feels for the death of a friend. In her signature pitch-perfect style, Sarah Dessen explores the hearts of two lonely people learning to connect.

For fifteen-year-old Haven, life is changing too quickly. She's nearly six feet tall, her father is getting remarried, and her sister—the always perfect Ashley—is 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.

Halley has always followed in the wake of her best friend, Scarlett. But when Scarlett learns that her boyfriend has been killed in a motorcycle accident, and that she's carrying his baby, she's devastated. For the first time ever, Scarlett really needs Halley. Their friendship may bend under the weight, but it'll never break—because a true friendship is a promise you keep forever.

Luke is the perfect boyfriend: handsome, kind, fun. He and Emaline have been together all through high school in Colby, the beach town where they both grew up. But now, in the summer before college, Emaline wonders if perfect is good enough. Enter Theo, a super-ambitious outsider, a New Yorker assisting on a documentary film about a reclusive local artist. Theo's sophisticated, exciting, and, best of all, he thinks Emaline is much too smart for Colby. Emaline's mostly-absentee father, too, thinks Emaline should have a bigger life, and he's convinced that an Ivy League education is the only route to realizing her potential. Emaline is attracted to the bright future that Theo and her father promise. But she also clings to the deep roots of her loving mother, stepfather, and sisters. Can she ignore the pull of the happily familiar world of Colby? Emaline wants the moon and more, but how can she balance where she comes from with where she's going? Sarah Dessen's devoted fans will welcome this story of romance, yearning, and, finally, empowerment. It could only happen in the summer.

THE TRUTH ABOUT FOREVER: Sixteen-year-old Macy Queen is looking forward to a long, boring summer. Her boyfriend is going away. Shes stuck with a dull-asdishwater job at the library. And shell spend all of her free time studying for the SATs or grieving silently with her mother over her fathers recent unexpected death. But everything changes when Macy is corralled into helping out at one of her mothers open house events, and she meets the chaotic Wish Catering crew. Before long, Macy joins the Wish team. She loves everything about the work and the people. But the best thing about Wish is Wes artistic, insightful, and understanding Wes who gets Macy to look at life in a whole new way, and really start living it. THIS LULLABY: When it comes to relationships, Remy doesnt mess around. After all, shes learned all there is to know from her mother, whos currently working on husband number five. But theres something about Dexter that seems to defy all of Remys rules. He certainly doesnt seem like Mr. Right. For some reason, however, Remy just cant seem to shake him. Could it be that Remys starting to understand what those love songs are all about? From acclaimed author Sarah Dessen, this is a captivating novel about a tough-as-nails girl and the unexpectedly charming boy whos determined to soften her up. (from paperbackswap.com)

Rule #1: There are no rules Life. Love. Family. Friends. Just when you think you've got everything figured out for yourself, things get turned upside down. Families change. Lives end. New lives begin. And love sneaks up on you when you least expect it. The trick is finding that one person you can always count on, that one person who will throw out the rules and help you figure out how to deal with it all. Here, from acclaimed author Sarah Dessen, are two books about girls who stick together and manage to get it right -- the two books that served as inspiration for the film How to Deal, starring Mandy Moore. Read them, and you'll see where Halley and Scarlett's story began. For more on this hot new movie check out the official  How to Deal website!

Ever felt as if your life is just going round in circles? Sarah Dessen's thought-provoking short story about moving on will resonate with teens everywhere. This is a "Pocket Money Puffin" for young adults by "New York Times" number 1 author.

Someone Like You Halley has always followed in the wake of her best friend, Scarlett. But when Scarlett learns that her boyfriend has been killed in a motorcycle accident, and that she's carrying his baby, she's devastated. For the first time ever, Scarlett really needs Halley. Their friendship may bend under the weight, but it'll never break--because a true friendship is a promise you keep forever Keeping the Moon There's a secret to being confident, but it's not what you think.

The Moon and More and Just Listen, together in one volume from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen! Sometimes you think you have it all. Great friends, a loving boyfriend, and a strong sense of personal identity. But unexpected things can happen. People come and go. The appearance of a new boy in your life can turn your world upside down. It might make you throw all caution to the wind - or bring you back closer to earth. What if he is hiding secrets of his own? Is it better to be safe than sorry? From acclaimed bestselling author Sarah Dessen, here are two books about exploring your heart, giving free reign to your emotions, and rising above the expectations of others.

The perfect gift for Sarah Dessen fans! Three of New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen?s most popular titles? Just Listen , This Lullaby , and The Truth About Forever ?are now available in a beautifully designed boxed set. Once readers start reading, they won?t want to stop!

That Summer and Someone Like You, together in one volume from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen! Just when you think you've got everything figured out for yourself, things get turned upside down. Families change. Lives end. New lives begin. And love sneaks up on you when you least expect it. The trick is finding that one person you can always count on, that one person who will throw out the rules and help you figure out how to deal with it all. Here, from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen, are two books about girls who stick together and rise above the obstacles in their lives.

Desde el amargo divorcio de sus padres, Mclean y su padre se han mudado varias veces; han vivido en cuatro ciudades durante los últimos dos años. Alejada de su madre y de su nueva familia, Mclean ha seguido a su padre dejando el infeliz pasado atrás. Y cada nuevo lugar le da la oportunidad de adoptar una nueva personalidad: pasa de ser animadora a una diva del teatro, hasta que, ahora, por primera vez, descubre el deseo de permanecer en un lugar y simplemente ser ella misma. Tal vez Dave, su vecino, la puede ayudar.

Мати і хрещений батько Луни спеціалізуються на організації весіль уже багато років, тому дівчина виросла в оточенні кохання та розмов про вічність. Однак коли трагедія забирає в неї Ітана, перше справжнє кохання, Луна більше не чекає на своє «віднині й довіку». Її цинічні погляди на любов спантеличують нового знайомого Амброуза, якого мати дівчини найняла на літо в агенцію. Хлопець має намір повернути Луні віру в кохання, але у свій дивний спосіб. Вдасться це Амброузу чи дівчина назавжди залишиться із власними переконаннями? Книжки для підлітків, які торкаються вразливих тем. Авторка, яка спеціалізується на літературі YA. Має близько 20 топових романів, відомих у всьому світі.

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

Remy não acredita no amor. Sempre que um cara com quem está saindo se aproxima demais, ela se afasta, antes que fique sério ou ela se machuque. Tanta desilusão não é para menos: ela cresceu assistindo os fracassos dos relacionamentos de sua mãe, que já vai para o quinto casamento. Então como Dexter consegue fazer a garota quebrar esse padrão, se envolvendo pra valer? Ele é tudo que ela odeia: impulsivo, desajeitado e, o pior de tudo, membro de uma banda, como o pai de Remy — que abandonou a família antes do nascimento da filha, deixando para trás apenas uma música de sucesso sobre ela. Remy queria apenas viver um último namoro de verão antes de partir para a faculdade, mas parece estar começando a entender aquele sentimento irracional de que falam as canções de amor.

Há muita coisa acontecendo na vida de Haven... Primeiro, o casamento do pai com Lorna Queen, a “Mulherzinha do Tempo” da televisão local. Depois, o casamento da irmã Ashley com o chato Lewis Warsher, que não parece combinar com Ashley de jeito algum. Haven também não consegue ignorar o fato de ter quase um metro e oitenta e cinco de altura e ainda continuar crescendo. Ela mal consegue ver quem ela é agora ou onde ela pode se ajustar. Então, o antigo namorado de Ashley, Sumner Lee, aparece e reacende as lembranças de Haven do verão quando seus pais eram felizes, a irmã era descolada e despreocupada, e tudo era perfeito... ou pelo menos assim parecia.

Auden har jämt varit den perfekta dottern, den ansvarsfulla systern, den duktiga eleven. Hon är en tjej som man kan lita på. Men Auden har känt sig instängd av alla krav, hon har inte haft något socialt liv och hon har inte sovit en hel natt på flera år. Innan hon ska börja på college får hon ett erbjudande om att tillbringa sommaren hos sin pappa och hans nya familj i en liten stad vid kusten, och hon tar tillfället i akt. Hon får ett sommarjobb i sin bonusmammas klädbutik och plötsligt händer någonting med Auden. Hon får lära sig allt om det sociala spelet, om hur tjejer pratar och beter sig, om tjejers vänskap och deras kärleksbekymmer. Så möter hon Eli, en ensamvarg som också har svårt för att sova om nätterna, och som Auden snabbt kommer nära. Tillsammans ger de sig ut på ett uppdrag: Auden för att göra allt det där hon aldrig har gjort, Eli för att lära sig att leva med de skuldkänslor han bär på sedan han var med om en nära väns död. Det blir sommaren när allt förändras.

La regla de oro de Remy es no enamorarse nunca, jamás, bajo ninguna circunstancia. Es una chica inteligente y muy popular, pero teme involucrarse en una relación y siempre decide cortar antes de que la cosa se ponga seria. Sin pretenderlo, es una rompecorazones, como su madre, una famosa escritora de novelas románticas y coleccionista de maridos. La regla sagrada de Remy se tambalea cuando conoce al atractivo Dexter, que representa todo lo que ella odia. Para colmo es músico como su padre. ¿Puede que haya llegado el momento de que Remy descubra el auténtico sentido de esas estúpidas canciones de amor que la gente tararea y que ella detesta?

Mientras su madre, la reina del aeróbic Kiki Sparks, pasa el verano de gira por Europa, a Colie, de quince años, le toca quedarse con su tía Mira en un aburrido pueblecito de Carolina del Norte. Está convencida de que va a ser el peor verano de su vida, pero pronto se da cuenta de lo equivocada que está. Por un lado, su tía es escéntrica pero encantadora; por otro, gracias al destino o la casualidad, Colie consigue un trabajo de camarera donde hará los primeros amigos de su vida: Morgan, Isabel y Norman. Entre los tres conseguirán que al final del verano Colie se quiera y se vea así misma de otra manera.

La regla de oro de Remy es no enamorarse bajo ninguna circunstancia. Esta brillante adolescente teme involucrarse emocionalmente, y siempre opta por cortar sus relaciones antes de que se vuelvan demasiado serias y le puedan hacer daño. En casa tiene un modelo a seguir muy cercano en cuanto a rompecorazones: su madre, una famosa escritora de novelas románticas que está a punto de casarse por quinta vez. Pero cuando Remy conoce al atractivo Dexter, le cuesta ser fiel a su propia norma. Para colmo Dexter representa todo lo que ella odia euros incluso es músico como su padre, a quien nunca conoció y que sólo le dejó como recuerdo una canción. ¿Puede que haya llegado el momento de que Remy descubra el auténtico sentido de todas esas estúpidas canciones de amor que la gente tararea? ¿De verdad su corazón es tan frío como a ella le gusta pensar?

Sixteen-year-old Macy Queen is looking forward to a long, boring summer. Her boyfriend is going away. She's stuck with a dull-as-dishwater job at the library. And she'll spend all of her free time studying for the SATs or grieving silently with her mother over her father's recent unexpected death. But everything changes when Macy is corralled into helping out at one of her mother's open house events, and she meets the chaotic Wish Catering crew. Before long, Macy joins the Wish team. She loves everything about, the work and the people. But the best thing about Wish is Wes—artistic, insightful, and understanding Wes—who gets Macy to look at life in a whole new way, and really start living it.