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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

STAFF PICKS--THIRTEEN REASONS WHY

Karyn's pick:  Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher (YA)

Synopsis:
Clay Jenkins returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers 13 cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker—his classmate and crush—who committed suicide two weeks earlier.

On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he’ll find out how he made the list.

Through Hannah and Clay’s dual narratives, debut author Jay Asher weaves an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that will deeply affect teen readers.

Karyn says:  A really powerful book about how teenage life can snowball into suicide.  Should be required reading for every high schooler!
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  1. EestiJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    This book was sad, heartwarming, and really made a mark in my life. There are no more words to describe how hardhitting and amazing this book was. You won't regret reading this book.

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