This Book of the Week is the popular novel TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY by Jay Asher. It came out in 2007 and was listed on New York Times Best Seller for 65 weeks straight. Thirteen Reasons Why has won many awards including Best Books for Young Adults, California Book Award, and Top 10 Best for Teens by Barnes and Noble.
This amazing book will make you cry, shock you, and make you laugh. I highly recommend this. It will definitely change your perspective on life.
Summary: Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several 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.
Excerpt: Hello, boys and girls. Hannah Baker here. Live and in stereo...No return engagements. No encore. And this time absolutely no requests... I hope you're ready, because I'm about to tell you the story of my life. More specifically, why my life ended. And if you're listening to these tapes, you're one of the reasons why.... I'm not saying which tape brings you into the story. But fear not, if you received this lovely little box, your name will pop up... I promise.
When I read, I like to listen to music to fill the background...I know I'm weird! This week's song is Lady Antebellum's new single Dancin' Away With My Heart. Enjoy!
Summary: Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several 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.
Excerpt: Hello, boys and girls. Hannah Baker here. Live and in stereo...No return engagements. No encore. And this time absolutely no requests... I hope you're ready, because I'm about to tell you the story of my life. More specifically, why my life ended. And if you're listening to these tapes, you're one of the reasons why.... I'm not saying which tape brings you into the story. But fear not, if you received this lovely little box, your name will pop up... I promise.
When I read, I like to listen to music to fill the background...I know I'm weird! This week's song is Lady Antebellum's new single Dancin' Away With My Heart. Enjoy!
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