Jay Asher
Jay Asher
Jay Asher THIRTEEN REASONS WHY, a suspense novel for teens, is available from Razorbill/Penguin & Listening Library

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34 years old
California
United States



Last Login: 11/8/2009
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MoviesThe art of filmmaking peaked with The Goonies.
TelevisionThe best show ever was My So-Called Life. I even own the first-edition complete series which came in a MSCL lunchbox! Also, ya gotta respect the storytelling of Lost.
BooksStargirl - Stotan! - Blood and Chocolate - Vegan Virgin Valentine - Audrey, Wait! - Bridge to Terabithia - There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom - The Monster at the End of this Book

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Body type:5' 10"
Zodiac Sign:Libra
Smoke / Drink:No / No
Occupation:author



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Check out my blog for info on my day-to-day writing life. You should also check out this website, which is all about Thirteen Reasons Why and includes interesting things to see and hear (but not too much to smell or touch or taste).

So, what's the book about? I'm glad you asked...

The rules are pretty simple. There are only two. Rule number one: You listen. Number two: You pass it on. Hopefully, neither one will be easy for you. (from Cassette 1: Side A)

Hannah Baker records the defining moments of the past few years of her life onto seven audiotapes. Thirteen stories involving several people at her school. She packs the tapes into a shoebox and mails them to the first person on the list. Then, she goes home to take her life.

Two weeks later, Clay Jensen comes home from school to find a box with no return address leaning against his front door. Inside are seven audiotapes, their sides labeled 1 through 13 in blue nail polish. He has no idea what’s on the tapes, which is kind of exciting…until he presses play.

With Hannah’s voice as his narrator, Clay spends the rest of the night wandering through town, visiting places mentioned on the tapes, unearthing the thirteen reasons why Hannah chose to kill herself.

And one reason belongs to him.

New York Times Best Seller (52 weeks)

Publishers Weekly Best Seller

California Book Award Winner

Best Books for Young Adults (YALSA)

Quick Picks for Reluctant YA Readers (YALSA)

Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults (YALSA)

Borders Original Voices finalist

Barnes & Noble - Top 10 Best for Teens

International Reading Assoc. - Young Adults' Choices

Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice

Book Sense Pick - Winter

Chicago Public Library Best Books

Association of Booksellers for Children - Best Books

State Awards - Winner (voted on by students): Florida, Kansas, Kentucky

Foreign Rights Sold: Brazil, Catalan, Chinese Complex, Chinese Simplified, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vietnam

Blurb from Sherman Alexie : Thirteen Reasons Why is a mystery, eulogy, and ceremony. Twenty or thirty times, I snapped the book shut when a sentence, an image, or line of dialogue was too beautiful and painful. But I, afraid and curious, would always return to this amazing book. I know, in the years to come, I will often return to this book.

Blurb from Ellen Hopkins: Every once in awhile you come across a book that you can't get out of your mind, one you have to rush back to if you must put it down for some reason. Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why is one of those books, and is at the very top of my personal "Must-Read" list.

Blurb from Chris Crutcher: Very clever premise, strong voice, perfect suspense. This one will keep you reading. Jay Asher is a fine storyteller.

Blurb from Gordon Korman: A spectacular first novel. Jay Asher tells his story with such honesty and simplicity that the tragedy feels shatteringly real.

Who I'd like to meet:
readers, writers, booksellers, and library people (y'know...cool people!)

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Kaley Christian



Nov 6 2009 6:41 AM

When I read your book it really changed the way I saw some things. I found it in Wal-Mart [laugh] and decided to give it a chance. I found it so interesting and addicting that I finished it in less than twenty-four hours. I absolutely love it and can't wait to read more from you!
kristen nicole ♥

Kristen Bartley



Nov 5 2009 6:19 PM

I read 13 Reasons Why in two nights, amazing book... Very inspiring. I hope you write more like it.
Mar[ny]

Marny Williams



Oct 24 2009 12:07 AM

I'm reading Thirteen Reasons Why right now. Pretty good so far!
Nat-Dawg lol

Nat-Dawg lol



Oct 21 2009 3:18 AM

Could u say............Come to Tyler, Texas somday. Or close by? 
Corey The Nerd

Corey The Nerd



Oct 15 2009 6:16 AM

Hey man, I was at KU yesterday when you spoke. I'm planning to be an author when I grow up and Thirteen Reasons why has inspired me to be suspenseful.
Angela♥

Angela Farrar



Oct 11 2009 6:47 AM

I love your book! I think its amazing! But I was wondering when you were going to be writing another book? Thanks! And also you should come to connecticut!

Much Love,
Angela
Damien's Girlfriend

Damien's Girlfriend



Oct 7 2009 11:14 PM

i cant make it to your book signing in CA because i live in MICHIGAN. COME TO DETROIT PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
◊♦◊Morgan◊♦◊

Morgan Perkey



Oct 7 2009 5:20 AM

So you're going to California huh? Awesome, awesome.
But you need to come to Oregon!
X3
DonnaAileen.

DonnaAileen.



Oct 1 2009 5:14 AM

Happy Birthday(:
Jes

Jessica Feng



Oct 1 2009 2:44 AM

Happy Birthday =)
→Pirate Witch♥™←

Angelica Ruby MArtinez



Oct 1 2009 2:43 AM

Happy Birthday!

Thank you for gifting the world
of literature with your fantastic novel!
*Tyranosaurus Taylor* (Rawrs)

Taylor Foster



Oct 1 2009 2:43 AM

Lol well I'm just going to Say Happy Birthday because 13 Reasons Why probably saved me life, and I loved it soo much and I know it's kinda awesome when people wish you happy birthday so yea... Happpy Birthdayy!
◊♦◊Morgan◊♦◊

Morgan Perkey



Oct 1 2009 2:43 AM

Happy Birthday!!
ReYnA

Reina Ramos



Oct 1 2009 2:43 AM

Happy Birthday !!! 
mason

Mason Sons



Oct 1 2009 2:43 AM

Happy Birthday!

=)
©Buddie Ann

©Buddie Ann



Oct 1 2009 2:43 AM

Happy Birthday Mr. Jay Asher, my role model of an author! :) I hope it's a good day for you! It is for me, actually I was just scrolling down your page and I'm in your top friends, wow that totally blew my mind :) Very cool. Anyway, happy birthday, love you!
<3 Buddie Ann
bara'ahبراءة

Bara'ah J.



Sep 30 2009 10:52 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Jel™

Jel™



Sep 30 2009 10:51 PM

happy birthday!
Jessiica™

Jessiica™



Sep 30 2009 10:51 PM

Happy Birthday! :]

Little Dhampir

Little Dhampir



Sep 30 2009 7:26 PM

Happy birthday!
[S h a ] n a e! ♥

Shanae Anderson



Sep 30 2009 5:45 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
☂Shizztastic J☮ann☂

Joann York



Sep 30 2009 5:45 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY!!! =)
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Kimberly Barnes



Sep 30 2009 4:47 PM

Happy Birthday! :]
georgia.

georgia.



Sep 30 2009 3:13 PM

happy birthday, jay. your book, thirteen reasons why, is simply incredible :)
everyone at slo high loves it.
Mary Russell

Mary Russell



Sep 30 2009 3:13 PM

My friend -- Many happy returns of the day, from Mary Russell.
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