Books & Books, Coral Gables. Wednesday, April 17, 2013. 7:00 p.m.
A compelling portrait of a girl who is a master of reinvention – creating a new name, new identity and new Ume.com profile every time she moves to a new town: Dessen tells the story of Mclean, a high school senior who has taken on a new persona in each of the four towns she’s lived in since her parents’ bitter divorce. Each new move has brought a fresh opportunity for Mclean to reinvent herself from perky cheerleader to drama diva to all-around joiner. But here in Lakeview, Mclean’s putting down roots for the first time, making friends, unpacking boxes, and discovering a desire to stay in one place and just be herself, whoever that is.
With over 7.6 million copies in print, Sarah Dessen is beloved by teens and adults around the world for her effortlessly-written coming-of-ages novels which so perfectly capture the emotional life of adolescence. What Happened to Goodbye is classic Dessen, sure to resonate with readers of all ages and perfect for summer reading.
Sarah Dessen is the author of nine previous highly acclaimed novels, including her most recent New York Times bestseller, Along for the Ride. Previous bestsellers by Sarah Dessen include Lock and Key, Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, and This Lullaby. Dessen’s books, which have been translated into twenty-five languages, also appear frequently on the ALA Best Books for Young Adults list. Her first two books, That Summer and Someone Like You, were the basis for the movie How to Deal, which starred Mandy Moore. Sarah attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives in Chapel Hill with her husband, Jay, and their daughter, Sasha Clementine.
Tickets are required for this event. Purchase a copy of What Happened to Goodbye at Books & Books and you will be admitted to her talk and Q&A, followed by a book signing.
Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305.442.4408
www.booksandbooks.com
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