Jennifer Niven

The compulsive new thriller from multimillion-copy bestselling author Jennifer Niven.Eight students walk into an exclusive writers’ retreat, but only one will walk out with a life-changing opportunity to realize their creative dreams.Effy is piecing together a story about the tragic betrayal that led to her mother’s death. Arlo hopes to publish a novel – but he’s also trying to start a new chapter with Effy after he broke her heart and ghosted her three years earlier.Their mentor is Meredith Graffam, enigmatic writer, director and actress, whose compelling accounts of her own near-death experience on the same retreat decades before continue to spark controversy.But this celebrated teacher is not all she seems, and her students gradually realize they are fighting for something much more primal than academic advantage. As Graffam’s unorthodox teaching methods push them past breaking point, they reveal their darkest secrets, take unthinkable risks and slowly start to turn on one another. But Graffam never expected they would turn on her . . .The Secret History meets One of Us is Lying in the most gripping thriller of the year.

Theodore Finch constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself, but each time something good stops him.Violet Markey exists for the future, counting the days until she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief for her late sister.When they meet on the ledge of a tower, what might have been their end turns into their beginning.It's only with Violet that Finch can truly be himself - a funny guy who's able to find the joy in life. And when Violet's with Finch, she forgets to count away the days and starts to live them.But as Violet's world grows, Finch's begins to shrink. He's trying to cling on to all the good things in his life, but will it be enough this time?'If you're looking for the next The Fault in Our Stars, this is it' - Guardian.'This book is amazing - I couldn't put it down' - Zoe Sugg.'A searingly honest and heartbreakingly poignant tale about the power and beauty of love' - Heat.'Sparkling' - Entertainment Weekly.

NOW A NETFLIX FILM, STARRING ELLE FANNING AND JUSTICE SMITH The New York Times bestselling love story about two teens who find each other while standing on the edge. Theodore Finch is fascinated by death. Every day he thinks of ways he might kill himself, but every day he also searches for--and manages to find--something to keep him here, and alive, and awake. Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her small Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister's recent death. When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school--six stories above the ground-- it's unclear who saves whom. Soon it's only with Violet that Finch can be himself. And it's only with Finch that Violet can forget to count away the days and start living them. But as Violet's world grows, Finch's begins to shrink. . . . "A do-not-miss for fans of Eleanor & Park and The Fault in Our Stars, and basically anyone who can breathe." --Justine Magazine "At the heart--a big one--of All the Bright Places lies a charming love story about this unlikely and endearing pair of broken teenagers." --The New York Times Book Review "A heart-rending, stylish love story." --The Wall Street Journal "A complex love story that will bring all the feels." --Seventeen Magazine "Impressively layered, lived-in, and real." --Buzzfeed

'I loved Meet the Newmans! The characters jump off the page. I appreciated the subtle feminist twist and the humor. Jennifer is always good but this is one of her best' – JUDY BLUME You've seen the show. Now meet the woman behind the scenes . . . From No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Niven, a novel about America’s favorite TV family, whose perfect façade starts to crack, for fans of Lessons in Chemistry and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Los Angeles, 1964. For two decades, Del and Dinah Newman and their sons, Guy and Shep, have ruled television as America’s Favourite Family. Millions of viewers tune in every week to watch them play flawless, black-and-white versions of themselves. But now the Sixties are in full swing, and the Newmans’ perfection suddenly feels woefully out of touch. Ratings are in free fall, as are the Newmans themselves. Del is keeping an explosive secret from his wife, and Dinah is slowly going numb. Steady, stable Guy is hiding the truth about his love life, and rock ‘n' roll idol Shep may finally be in real trouble. When Del is in a mysterious car accident, Dinah decides to take matters into her own hands. She hires Juliet Dunne, an outspoken young reporter, to help her write the final episode. But Dinah and Juliet have wildly different perspectives about what it means to be a woman, and a family, in 1964 America. Can Dinah Newman bring her family together to change television history? Or will she be cancelled before she ever had the chance? Maybe it’s time for perfection to fall out of style . . . 'This story of a famous fiction TV family in 1960's America and their subsequent unravelling is as thoughtful as it is entertaining. The writing thrums with energy, and the characters feel wholly believable. Definitely a recommend from me' – JENNIE GODFREY, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things

From #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Niven, a novel about America’s favorite TV family, whose perfect façade starts to crack, for fans of Lessons in Chemistry and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.* * *For two decades, Del and Dinah Newman and their sons, Guy and Shep, have ruled television as America’s Favorite Family. Millions of viewers tune in every week to watch them play flawless, black-and-white versions of themselves. But now it’s 1964, and the Newmans’ perfection suddenly feels woefully out of touch. Ratings are in free fall, as are the Newmans themselves. Del is keeping an explosive secret from his wife, and Dinah is slowly going numb—literally. Steady, stable Guy is hiding the truth about his love life, and rock ‘n roll idol Shep may finally be in real trouble.When Del—the creative motor behind the show— is in a mysterious car accident, Dinah decides to take matters into her own hands. She hires Juliet Dunne, an outspoken young reporter, to help her write the final episode. But Dinah and Juliet have wildly different perspectives about what it means to be a woman, and a family, in 1964. Can the Newmans hold it together to change television history? Or will they be canceled before they ever have the chance?Funny, big-hearted, and deeply moving, Meet the Newmans is a rich family story about the dual lives we lead. Because even when our lives aren’t televised weekly, we all have a behind-the-scenes.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Niven, a novel about America's favorite TV family, whose perfect fa ade cracks, for fans of Lessons in Chemistry and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. For two decades, Del and Dinah Newman and their sons, Guy and Shep, have ruled television as America's Favorite Family. Millions of viewers tune in every week to watch them play flawless, black-and-white versions of themselves. But now it's 1964, and the Newmans' perfection suddenly feels woefully out of touch. Ratings are in free fall, as are the Newmans themselves. Del is keeping an explosive secret from his wife, and Dinah is slowly going numb--literally. Steady, stable Guy is hiding the truth about his love life, and rock 'n roll idol Shep may finally be in real trouble. When Del--the creative motor behind the show--is in a mysterious car accident, Dinah decides to take matters into her own hands. She hires Juliet Dunne, an outspoken young reporter, to help her write the final episode. But Dinah and Juliet have wildly different perspectives about what it means to be a woman, and a family, in 1964. Can the Newmans hold it together to change television history? Or will they be canceled before they ever have the chance? Funny, big-hearted, and deeply moving, Meet the Newmans is a rich family story about the dual lives we lead. Because even when our lives aren't televised weekly, we all have a behind-the-scenes.

Åtta elever har valts ut för att delta i en skrivkurs med Meredith Graffam, en omsusad, mytomspunnen författare, tillika regissör och skådespelare. En av dem är Effy, vars pappa sitter i fängelse för att ha kört ihjäl hennes mamma. En annan är Arlo, som just förlorat sin bästa vän. Två år tidigare var Effy och Arlo stormande förälskade i varandra. Nu ska de tillbringa sexton dygn i samma hus, isolerade från omvärlden, omgivna av snötäckta skogar och ett stormigt hav. Vid kursens slut ska Graffam välja en av de åtta deltagarna, och hjälpa denne att förverkliga sitt kreativa projekt. Få sin roman utgiven, sin långfilm inspelad, sin pjäs uppsatt. Sin dröm uppfylld. För att imponera på Graffam pressar eleverna sig till bristningsgränsen, tar farliga risker och avslöjar sina mörkaste hemligheter. Men den mörkaste hemligheten tillhör deras lärare.När vi var monster är en vibrerande psykologisk thriller i dark academia-miljö. Det är en berättelse om de monster som lever bland oss, i oss, och vad vi är beredda att göra för att försonas med vårt förflutna.

A simmering psychological thriller about a dead teacher at an elite boarding school, the students who had every reason to want her gone, and the tangled web of rivalry and romance concealing the truth--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places. At an elite New England boarding school, eight students are selected for an exclusive storytelling workshop with the one and only Meredith Graffam--an enigmatic writer, director, and actress. For sixteen days, they will live in the isolated estate of the school's founder, surrounded by snowy woods and a storm-tossed seas. Only one of the chosen will walk away with a lifechanging opportunity to realize their creative dreams. Everyone, including Graffam, has a compelling reason to be there--Effy, the orphan, Isaac, the legacy, Ness, the wallflower, Ramon, the outsider, and Arlo, whose unexpected arrival leaves Effy spiraling--but only the most ambitious will last the term. Graffam's unorthodox methods push the students past the breaking point, revealing their darkest secrets, taking unthinkable risks, and slowly starting to turn on one another. But Graffam never expected they would turn on her . . . From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places comes a psychological thriller about the monsters who walk among us--even in the glittering upper echelons of society--and the ways in which we seek redemption for the wrongs we've done. "A standout dark academia thriller." -- E. Lockhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud

A simmering psychological thriller about a dead teacher at an elite boarding school, the students who had every reason to want her gone, and the tangled web of rivalry and romance concealing the truth--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places. At an elite New England boarding school, eight students are selected for an exclusive storytelling workshop with the one and only Meredith Graffam--an enigmatic writer, director, and actress. For sixteen days, they will live in the isolated estate of the school's founder, surrounded by snowy woods and a storm-tossed seas. Only one of the chosen will walk away with a lifechanging opportunity to realize their creative dreams. Everyone, including Graffam, has a compelling reason to be there--Effy, the orphan, Isaac, the legacy, Ness, the wallflower, Ramon, the outsider, and Arlo, whose unexpected arrival leaves Effy spiraling--but only the most ambitious will last the term. Graffam's unorthodox methods push the students past the breaking point, revealing their darkest secrets, taking unthinkable risks, and slowly starting to turn on one another. But Graffam never expected they would turn on her . . . From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places comes a psychological thriller about the monsters who walk among us--even in the glittering upper echelons of society--and the ways in which we seek redemption for the wrongs we've done. "A standout dark academia thriller." -- E. Lockhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud

The #1 New York Times bestselling love story about two teens who find each other while standing on the edge. Exclusive bonus content, a letter from the author and a gorgeous new cover make this special collector's edition a must-have for fans. Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might die. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him. Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister's recent death. When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it's unclear who saves whom. And when they pair up on a project to discover the "natural wonders" of their state, both Finch and Violet make more important discoveries: It's only with Violet that Finch can be himself--a weird, funny, live-out-loud guy who's not such a freak after all. And it's only with Finch that Violet can forget to count away the days and start living them. But as Violet's world grows, Finch's begins to shrink.

En dag är Ezras syster Bea plötsligt bara borta. Hon har inte berättat för någon vart hon ska, eller ens att hon tänkt sticka. Inte för Ezra, inte för pojkvännen, inte för sin bästa vän. Ezra förstår först ingenting. Men så hittar han en lapp med en mejladress som han inte känner igen. Kan den leda honom till henne?Om du lämnar mig här är David Levithan och Jennifer Nivens första gemensamma roman och berättas genom Ezra och Beas mejlkonversation, som tar sin början efter försvinnandet. Det är en ömsint och hoppfull bok om att röra sig framåt, bort från svåra hemförhållanden och mot en ljusare framtid. Om hur man hittar hem när man egentligen aldrig haft något.

"Författaren Jennifer Niven är otrolig på skapa stämningar, beskriva miljöer, känslor, associera till litteratur och visa på kreativitetens glädje och tröst. [...] Andetag är en romantisk utvecklingsroman med glöd, sex, passion och relationsproblematik. Strålande!" - BTJ Sommarlovet närmar sig, och sjuttonåriga Claude drömmer om att skriva, börja på college, bli en hyllad författare, och, möjligtvis, ha sex. Sedan släpper hennes pappa bomben -- han och hennes mamma ska separera. Sommaren ser ut bli eländig, tills Jeremiah Crew dyker upp -- den perfekta sommarflirten, killen Claude ska ligga med, utan att blanda in några känslor. Det är ju ändå bara över sommaren.Jennifer Niven har tidigare bland annat skrivit ungdomsromanerna Som stjärnor i natten och Om du lämnar mig här (den senare tillsammans med David Levithan). Andetag är en romantisk, drabbande berättelse om att tappa fotfästet -- på mer än ett sätt.