May 18, 2017
Netflix's new hit series 13 Reasons Why has been in the news a lot recently due to its popularity with viewers and a bit of controversy. The show, based on the 2007 young adult novel by Jay Asher, follows a a teenager named Clay who receives a box of cassette tapes from his classmate, Hannah, detailing what led up to her suicide.
The show has been criticized by some who claim the show (and book) glorify suicide, though it has garnered great reviews and has been popular with both teen and adult viewers alike. The series was recently renewed for a second season, which will air on Netflix in 2018.
If you're a fan of the book or the series, here is a list of 13 other YA novels that will also captivate your attention, just like Thirteen Reasons Why:
"I WAS HERE"
"PLAYLIST FOR THE DEAD"
"HISTORY IS ALL YOU LEFT ME"
"BEFORE I FALL"
"BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS I'LL BE DEAD"
"ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES"
"THE 39 DEATHS OF ADAM STRAND"
"THE LAST TIME WE SAY GOODBYE"
"KETCHUP CLOUDS"
"34 PIECES OF YOU"
"I'LL GIVE YOU THE SUN"
"IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY"
"WINTERGIRLS"
Dan Richter / Library Marketing Specialist