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As far back as she can remember, Dessen has always wanted to write. She remembers churning out wildly imaginative stories on an old manual typewriter her parents gave her when she was eight or nine years old. So it was only natural that after college she would forego a "real job," choosing instead to support herself by waiting tables at a local eatery while trying to publish a novel. In 1996, just three years after graduation, she sold her first book, the witty, wry coming-of-age story That Summer. A second novel, Someone Like You, followed two years later. (In 2003, these two books were loosely adapted into the movie How to Deal, starring teen sensation Mandy Moore.)
Dessen claims she never set out to be a YA writer, but somehow her memories always bring her back to high school, a time and place that resonates strongly for her. Living in her hometown where she is still in contact with many childhood friends, she finds it pretty easy to get in touch with her "inner teenager." In addition, the books she read from that time have a special, magical staying power. She explains it this way on her website:
"[W]hile I couldn't tell you complete plots of novels I read even six months ago, I do remember even the smallest descriptive details from Lois Lowry's A Summer to Die or Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. 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. I hope that my books do that for the people who read them."If one can judge from her growing fan base and continued presence on the bestseller lists, Dessen can safely say "mission accomplished."
Anonymous
Posted December 31, 2011
They mixed up the two books lock and a key and just listen. This is a great way to find out if these books are right for you. Sarah Dessen is a great writter. Youll cry, laugh and have a smile after reading all her books. Enjoy
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Posted January 7, 2012
Her books are fantastic! Ive read them all and enjoy every word and page. When I read her books it feels like your in her story, thats a hard thing to do in writing. Anyway I HIGHLEY recommend these books and any reader who is looking for some laughing, crying, ans smiling. Enjoy!
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Posted November 27, 2011
Really good, I liked all of the books and plan to buy them. But they messed up Lock and Key is really Just Listen and Just Listen is really Lock and Key.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 22, 2011
I plan to read all the books in the sampler..I love that they all had at least 3 chapters in it, as i would get so engrossed in the chapters that when they come to an end, I would forget there wasnt the rest of the book and get upset because I wanted to read more of the book!!! they really kept me interested and looking for more..
hope she does more of these as i will definitely read more of them..
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 28, 2012
I've read a lot of her books and she is my favorite author. My favorite book by her that I've read was: The Truth About Forever
Currently reading: What Happened to Goodbye
It's probably in the top five of my favorites by her as well.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 3, 2012
My friend told me about her books, so when i saw the frer sampler, i knew i had to get it
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Posted December 27, 2011
The book has a mistake instead of lock and key being first it is kust listen first
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Posted December 13, 2011
Love it :)
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Posted November 14, 2011
This is a good book to give you hints of what the sarah dessen books will be like. It has all the books in it that sarah dessen has wrote.
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Posted June 1, 2011
They said a 'free' preview and paying a dollar isnt what i call free...
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Posted May 11, 2011
I love that you can preview the books with one download instead of multiple! The mistake I saw is the same as mentioned in previous review.
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Posted April 29, 2011
Umm its good i mean sarah is a great author but they messed up they put lock and key under just listen amd just listen under lock and key just a ps if you want to buy one of the books
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Posted April 16, 2011
amazing
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Posted April 8, 2012
These books are all great (I'v read them all) but there is a mis up in the way the sampler was made. Just Listen is the one with the girl watching herself in the commercial and Lock & Key is the one where the girl sees her new room. A small mistake, but overall the books are great.
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Posted April 8, 2012
When i read her books i fell in love with them and just keep reading them
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Posted March 29, 2012
This is pretty kool. Ithink that its nice to have a sampler for sarah dessen so as readers, we can judge if the book(s) were good
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Anonymous
Posted January 12, 2012
CARSTYN!!!!!
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Posted December 29, 2011
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Posted December 25, 2011
Oh how much I would like to read these but i have no credit card on my acount and even though it's free i need one.
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Posted September 22, 2011
Whats da mistakeypoo?
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Overview
The Sarah Dessen Free eBook Sampler is the ultimate introduction to the highly acclaimed author of ten beloved young adult novels. Featuring excerpts from three New York Times bestsellers, Lock and Key, Just Listen, Along for the Ride, and her newest novel What Happened to Goodbye, this free eBook preview gives just a taste of Dessen’s trademark graceful writing, great characters, and compelling storytelling. You’ll read her once and fall in love.