JAY ASHER's debut novel, Thirteen Reasons Why, a #1 New York Times and international bestseller, has sold over 3 million copies in the United States alone and is now a thirteen-part series on Netflix. The Future of Us, his second novel, was co-authored with Printz Honor winner Carolyn Mackler. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling What Light. Piper, out in Fall 2017 and co-authored with Jessica Freeburg and illustrated by Jeff Stokely, will mark Asher’s graphic novel debut. His novels have been translated into thirty-seven languages. He lives with his family in California. Follow him on Twitter @jayasherguy.
“What Light…harks back to a simpler time of young adult
storytelling with its linear first-person narrative and classic
themes of forgiveness, hope, and the power of true love…there’s
something beautiful about a novel done the old way, particularly
when there’s enough heart to make you weep.”
—New York Times Book Review
“Asher’s gift for prose that packs an emotional wallop was apparent
in his 2007 novel, the monster best-seller Thirteen Reasons
Why…. Asher infuses his storytelling with a compelling sweetness
and innocence; What Light casts the same warm glow as a
room strung with twinkly Christmas-tree lights.”
—Entertainment Weekly
“From the author of Thirteen Reasons Why, What
Light is one you won’t want to miss.”
—Buzzfeed
“What Light is a love story that make you want to turn on
those Christmas carols early.”
—Bustle
"Asher has done it again. He gets into the heart of what is
important in relationships, whether friendship or romance, and his
characters are realistic and well developed. Teens will see
themselves in these characters, and relate to them."
—Voice of Youth Advocates
"Certain to please readers seeking an escapist, feel-good holiday
read. Asher’s follow-up to his best-selling debut is destined for
lots of attention."
—Booklist
"This is a sweet, light romance, perfect for holiday reading."
—School Library Journal
"Charming and sweet, Sierra and Caleb’s budding relationship should
suit readers looking for a wintertime romance that’s as cozy (and
familiar) as candy canes and gingerbread during the
holidays."
—Publishers Weekly
"Asher is a dab hand at capturing everyday situations and
conversations; Sierra and her friends tease and quip in ways that
are witty but not overly so, and Sierra’s frank talks with her
parents have the tone of a mature, beloved only child who is used
to being heard even as her parents set the rules."
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“What Light is a sweet, aching tale of first love and forgiveness.
It's about second chances and learning to see others for who they
really are. Sierra is only passing through town, as she and her
family do every year, trying not to get too close to anyone, while
Caleb needs to forgive himself for a single horrible act. As he
says, everyone is allowed a bad day. But it's not until meeting
Sierra that he truly believes it. I laughed, I cheered, I cried,
and oh did I fall in love with Sierra, Caleb, and this exquisitely
lovely story.”
—Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the
Bright Places
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