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

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33 years old
California
United States



Last Login: 7/11/2009
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MoviesThe art of filmmaking peaked with The Goonies.
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Body type:5' 10"
Zodiac Sign:Libra
Occupation:day: library driver/clerk; night: 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 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 (35 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

International Reading Association’s Young Adults’ Choices

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

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

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readers, writers, booksellers, and library people (y'know...cool people!)

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Jul 9 2009 11:04 PM

Hey there Jay!
Hope the summer is treating you well. Can't wait for the next book!
~xx Come To The Dark Side We Have Cookies xx~





Jun 26 2009 4:21 PM

thank you for accepting me
x x x x
♥Strange Little Girl♥





Jun 25 2009 7:42 PM

Hello Mr. Asher. Thanks for the add. I love, love, love, love, love your book! <3
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Jun 21 2009 5:30 PM

i really loved the book... never thought that a book could make me see life differently... after reading it i felt like i just lost a friend too.. =(

(note: listen to the song Mad World ---"the dreams of which Im dying, are the best Ive ever had")
ϟ k. ღ





Jun 18 2009 7:57 PM

THANKS!!!! for writing thirteen reasons why, its an amazing book. It helps me to better understand things in a way that i usually dont.Thanks again!!!!!
el sub





Jun 18 2009 10:19 AM

Yay! Your book moved up!

http://www.buchreport.de/bestseller/kinder_und_jugendbuch.htm

Write on!
†Baby Bear†





Jun 15 2009 12:04 AM

when i read thiretten reason why i had no idea that i would not be able to put the book down. I loved it, infact i read it in a day, then passed to my friends who did the same, and passed it to another friend who also read it one day!
Sparkles





Jun 7 2009 4:11 AM

I loved your book it really opened my eyes to the stuff that people do to others out in the world and its cruel the things that people do to each other. I hope that you write other books because this one was really good. Oh and what are we suppose to wear on jay asher day for the people that live in longview ? Loved your presentation when you came to my school. -Ashley-
aDdIcTiOnS: rEaDiNg AnD wRiTiNg!





May 31 2009 3:46 AM

TOTALLY LOVED YOUR BOOK! It was haunting and moving and full of wisdom I think most of us never pay any real attention to: that our words and our actions, especially our lack of action, have consequences and we have the power to decide whether those consequences will be good or bad. Can't wait to read what else you publish! God Bless! And may God bless you with continued success! -Annabell
hannahhh.





May 30 2009 3:13 PM

Jay Asher,
you're one of my new favorite authors (:
i LOVED Thirteen Reasons Why, it was a true work of art.
Hannah's character touched me in a lot of ways, and i loved the fact that her name was hannah ;)
your book really made me think about how my everyday actions can and will effect other people's lives. Now that's not to say I'm a bully or anything but i know i have hurt other people's feelings in the past. I thank you for writing this book because it really made me think, i mean REALLY think.
much love from ohio!
-Hannah Scarbury (:
[[Sτєρhαηιє Mαrιє♥]]





May 27 2009 8:46 PM

just wondering if ur going to be putting out a new book netime soon?!
Pat's Little Bookworm


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May 16 2009 3:44 PM

Hey Jay.
Have you heard that 13RW won the Florida Teens Read award?
K!mberly Rose





May 16 2009 9:34 AM

to the girl below me giving lyrics advie i'd like to add something on.

somethine i said, by safety suit is pretty good too.
or any one of there songs possibly.

anyways, i've been really stuck on jodi picoult books recently.
i've read plain truth and my sisters keeper.
if you've read any of them could you recommend me your favorite?
thankyouuu.
Brenna





May 14 2009 10:40 PM

So, I know you probably hear this all of the time, but I really loved Thirteen Reasons Why.
It was absolutely fantastic :]


I've heard rumours of a movie, which would be awesome.
If you need any suggestions for the soundtrack "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" by Deathcab For Cutie is good.
And "The Reasons Why" by the Cure is amazing as well.
Not only is the title fitting, but the lyrics are just as wonderful as your book :]
cBearrrr™





May 13 2009 2:38 AM

Is there gonna be a second book.
sorta based on thriteen reasons why.
*~krystal~*





May 8 2009 9:42 PM

I just finished Thirteen Reasons Why and wow. I couldn't put it down. If I didn't have to work I probably would have read it in one day. It was just amazing. I can't wait to read more from you.
MaRitaaa™





May 5 2009 9:10 PM

Congrats on getting the Florida Teen Reads Best Book [[something like that]]!!!
Wreaders Circle





May 4 2009 8:48 PM

Hi! We would really appreciate it if later on we would be able to "interview" you once we get our site up and running with more friends. That is, if and when you ever have time. Please keep in touch with us so we could see if it's a possibility. We'd also appreciate it if you would help support us and help us gain friends!

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May 3 2009 11:07 PM

you are such an amazing writer. your book is probably the best one i've read yet! i've recommended it to so many people. they all loved it, too! keep writing, Jay! :)
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May 3 2009 3:54 PM

you're awesome:)
Damien's Girlfriend





May 1 2009 2:53 AM

your book was the best book i have ever read. im a very picky reader, and i mean picky, but your book was so well written and so easy to relate to that i had finished over half of the book before i even knew it!!!! reading this reminded me alot about when i was in high school, even though i just graduated in 2008, which wasnt that long ago. but anyways... your book inspired me to be.... pretty much an open book. to not let what anyone else says get me down and to always keep on keepin' on, in the best way possible. that there is always someone out there willing to help, as long as you let them into your space, and that sometimes it may take a while, and sometimes it may be too late, but love will eventually catch up with you.


thank you for this amazing book. i have recommended it to pretty much everyone i know and they all say that it sounds like something that they would love to read. i cant wait for a new book. keep up the amazing, inspiring work.

Mandi
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Apr 30 2009 5:05 AM

Did you ever get to go to astoria? :)
el sub





Apr 24 2009 1:17 PM

Hell-O Jay, your book has moved up again!

http://www.buchreport.de/bestseller/hardcover/bestseller/1.htm

In addition to that list, in another seperate Selling-List for children and young adult books (controlled by Buchreport as well) the book has reached 4th position.
Well done!

Unfortunately I didnt find the list online, so you have to believe me.
;)

Blessings from Josh.
Christine☮


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Apr 21 2009 8:52 PM

I have about three copies of your book.
And I don't have any of them right now,
because I seriously tell as many people as I can to read your book, and let them borrow a copy I have.
Honestly I think that everyone should read your book, because it's the most touching and phasing thing I've ever read. It makes everyone who reads it a better person.

Thank you.
For writing Thirteen Reasons Why.
Lauren





Apr 21 2009 4:32 PM

It's insanity, I know. You'll know the world is ending when I start twittering.
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