Bøger af Stephanie Perkins

Anna is less than thrilled to be shipped off to boarding school in Paris, leaving a fledgling romance behind - until she meets Etienne St. Clair. Smart, charming, beautiful, Etienne has it all...including a girlfriend. But in the City of Light, wishes have a way of coming true. Will a year of romantic near-misses end with a longed-for French kiss? "e;Magical...really captures the feeling of being in love"e; - Cassandra Clare, author of The Mortal Instruments series "e;A delightful love story with real friendships, and the writing is great."e; - Rainbow Rowell "e;I fell in love with it from the very first chapter... Your fictional crush can move out of the way for Etienne St. Clair. Yet another beautifully crafted, realistic character that Perkins has created, you can't help but fall in love with him."e; - Growing Wings "e;Anna and the French Kiss was one of the best YA books that I have read ever. I absolutely bloody loved it."e; - Lisa Talks About... "e;Stephanie Perkins creates the perfect novel of a beautiful friendship, progressing into a slow burning romance... This novel is a mix of romance, friendships, family dramas, and an English accent... I can't wait to read Lola and the Boy Next Door."e; - Never Judge A Book By Its Cover "e;Who can resist a (possible) romance/coming of age story set in Paris? Anna is someone you can relate to."e; - Reading Teenage Fiction "e;It's the perfect Young Adult book in my eyes. It's highly addictive, with unbelievably good characters, a beautiful setting and a story which I could happily read over and over again"e; - Emma Lou Book BlogNPR's Year's Best Teen Reads, 2010. NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels, Number 53. Cybils Award Finalist for Young Adult Fiction, 2011. YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults. 2012 list YALSA's Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults: Forbidden Romance, 2012. TAYSHAS Reading List, 2012. Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers, Honor, 2012-13.

Life is pretty close to perfect for budding designer Lola Nolan, especially with her hot rocker boyfriend. That is, until the Bell twins, Calliope and Cricket, return to the neighbourhood and unearth a past of hurt that Lola thought was long buried. So when talented inventor Cricket steps out from his twin sister's shadow and back into Lola's life, she must finally face up to a lifetime of feelings for the boy next door. Could the boy from Lola's past be the love of her future? "e;Magical...really captures the feeling of being in love"e; - Cassandra Clare on Anna and the French Kiss

Anna er glad og tilfreds i Atlanta, hvor hun ser frem til at starte på sit sidste år på high school. Hun har en trofast bedste veninde, et godt fritidsjob i en biograf og et crush på en fyr, der netop er begyndt at vise interesse for hende. Anna bliver derfor ikke begejstret, da hendes far beslutter sig for at sende hende på kostskole i Paris. Selv om Anna ikke kan fransk, møder hun hurtigt en ny gruppe venner, og ikke mindst den søde og charmerende Étienne St. Clair. Desværre er han allerede taget – og det er Anna vel egentlig også? Men i lysets by kan alting ske.ANNA OG DET FRANSKE KYS er fyldt med vidunderlig humor og atmosfære, smukke venskaber og karakterer fulde af personlighed. "ANNA OG DET FRANSKE KYS er en fantastisk bog." – Rainbow Rowell, forfatter til bestsellerne ELEANOR & PARK og FANGIRL"Supersjov og klog og en af de mest oprigtige romantiske historier, jeg nogensinde har læst." – John Green, forfatter til bestsellerne EN FLÆNGE I HIMLEN og GÅDEN OM ALASKA

Hopeless romantic Isla has had a crush on brooding artist Josh since their first year at the School of America in Paris. And, after a chance encounter in Manhattan over the summer break, romance might be closer than Isla imagined. But as they begin their senior year back in France, Isla and Josh are forced to face uncertainty about their futures, and the very real possibility of being apart. Set against the stunning backdrops of New York, Paris and Barcelona, this is a gorgeous, heart-wrenching and irresistible story of true love, and the perfect conclusion to Stephanie Perkins's beloved series. "e;Stephanie Perkins's characters fall in love the way we all want to, in real time and for good."e; - Rainbow Rowell, author of Eleanor & Park and Fangirl

If you go down to the woods today . . . Two girls go backpacking in the woods. Things go very wrong.And, then, their paths collide with a serial killer . . . The Woods are Always Watching is an edge-of-your-seat, nerve-wrangling thriller. Full of breathtaking action and twists you'll never see coming, Stephanie Perkins has created a masterpiece of the horror genre.

A thrilling YA novel from The New York Times-bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss, Stephanie Perkins

*Anbefalet af John Green og Rainbow Rowell.* I tre år har Isla haft et crush på den indadvendte tegner Josh, som hun går i klasse med på School of America i Paris. I sommerferien møder hun ham tilfældigt på Manhattan, og romantikken begynder at blomstre. Men i løbet af skoleåret er både hun og Josh dog tvunget til at konfrontere de udfordringer, som alle unge par må gå igennem: familiedrama, usikkerhed omkring ens valg for fremtiden og risikoen for at blive adskilt. Med New York, Paris og Barcelona som baggrund byder denne søde og fantastiske historie om ægte kærlighed også på et gensyn med de elskede karakterer Anna, Étienne, Lola og Cricket fra bøgerne Anna og det franske kys og Lola og naboens søn. "Det er svært at forestille sig en mere romantisk fortælling end ISLA OG JAGTEN PÅ LYKKE." – BOOKPAGE

Two chilling contemporary horror novels in one volume from New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Perkins: There's Someone Inside Your House and The Woods Are Always Watching. There's Someone Inside Your House: One by one, the students of Osborne High are dying in a series of gruesome murders, each with increasing and grotesque flair. As the terror grows closer and the hunt intensifies for the killer, the dark secrets among them must finally be confronted. The Woods Are Always Watching: Best friends Neena and Josie spent high school as outsiders, but at least they had each other. Now, with college and a two-thousand-mile separation looming on the horizon, they have one last chance to be together--a three-day hike deep into the woods of the Pisgah National Forest. Simmering tensions lead to a detour off the trail and straight into a waking nightmare that will test them in horrifying ways.

Lola Nolan is a budding costume designer, and for her, the more outrageous, sparkly, and fun the outfit, the better. And everything is pretty perfect in her life (right down to her hot rocker boyfriend) until the Bell twins, Calliope and Cricket, return to the negihborhood. When Cricket, a gifted inventor, steps out from his twin sister's shadow and back into Lola's life, she must finally reconcile a lifetime of feelings for the boy next door.

"Stephanie Perkins' characters fall in love the way we all want to, in real time and for good."-Rainbow Rowell"This adorable YA romance is half New York love story, half Parisian romance, and fully prepared to make your heart melt quicker than a gelato dropped on a sidewalk."-MTV.comFrom the glittering streets of Manhattan to the moonlit rooftops of Paris, falling in love is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective artist Josh. But as they begin their senior year in France, Isla and Josh are quickly forced to confront the heartbreaking reality that happily-ever-afters aren't always forever. Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those of beloved couples Anna and Étienne and Lola and Cricket, whose paths are destined to collide in a sweeping finale certain to please fans old and new.

Anna can't wait for her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a good job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. So she's not too thrilled when her father unexpectedly ships her off to boarding school in Paris - until she meets Etienne St. Clair, the perfect boy. The only problem? He's taken, and Anna might be, too, if anything comes of her crush back home. Will a year of romantic near-misses end in the French kiss Anna awaits? "Magical. Anna and the French Kiss really captures the feeling of being in love." - Cassandra Clare, author of The Mortal Instruments series "Anna and the French Kiss charms [readers] with its Parisian setting and très bien boy." -MTV.com "Very sly. Very funny. Very romantic. You should date this book." - Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author "Tantalizing pacing, sparkling repartee, vibrant supporting characters . . ." - Gayle Forman, New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay "Imagine a mug of rich, thick hot chocolate. Now add a swirl of sweet whipped cream. Yummy? Oui. Well, Anna and the French Kiss is richer, sweeter, and--yes--even hotter. You're in for a very special treat." --Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of Peace, Love and Baby Ducks and Let It Snow

A New York Times bestseller!"e;The best new horror of the season."e; Mashable"e;There's Someone Inside Your Houseis equal parts heart-stopping horror and steamy romance. It's tons of bloody fun."e; HelloGiggles"e;Turn onallthe lights before reading this hair-raiser full of seriousScreamvibes."e;SeventeenIt's been almost a year since Makani Young came to live with her grandmother in landlocked Nebraska, and she's still adjusting to her new life. And still haunted by her past in Hawaii.Then, one by one, the students of her small town high school begin to die in a series of gruesome murders, each with increasing and grotesque flair.As the terror grows closer and the hunt intensifies for the killer, Makani will be forced to confront her own dark secrets. Stephanie Perkins, bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss, returns with a fresh take on the classic teen slasher story that's fun, quick-witted, and completely impossible to put down."e;There's Someone Inside Your Houseisa heart-pounding page-turner with an outstanding cast of characters, a deliciously creepy setting, and an absolutely merciless body count. Best read at night with big bowl of popcorn, this is a killer addition to the slasher genre written by one of the best contemporary YA writers around."e;Courtney Summers, author ofAll the RageandCracked Up to Be"e;Perkins deftly builds the suspense like a pro.... Readers will be sleeping with one eye open."e;Booklist"e;Perkins lulls readers into a false sense of security before twisting the knife."e;Publishers Weekly

Twelve romantic holiday stories by twelve bestselling young adult authors edited by Stephanie Perkins.If you love holiday stories, holiday movies, made-for-TV-holiday specials, holiday episodes of your favorite sitcoms and, especially, if you love holiday anthologies, you're going to fall in love with My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by twelve bestselling young adult writers (Holly Black, Ally Carter, Matt de La Peña, Gayle Forman, Jenny Han, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Myra McEntire, Rainbow Rowell, Stephanie Perkins, Laini Tayler and Kiersten White), edited by the international bestselling Stephanie Perkins. Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, Winter Solstice or Kwanzaa, there's something here for everyone. So curl up by the fireplace and get cozy. You have twelve reasons this season to stay indoors and fall in love.

Maybe it's the long, lazy days, or maybe it's the heat making everyone a little bit crazy. Whatever the reason, summer is the perfect time for love to bloom.Summer Days and Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories, written by twelve bestselling young adult writers and edited by the international bestselling Stephanie Perkins, will have you dreaming of sunset strolls by the lake. So set out your beach chair and grab your sunglasses. You have twelve reasons this summer to soak up the sun and fall in love.

Forfatteren til Anna og det franske kys er tilbage med et forfriskende bud på den klassiske slasher-genre. Fyldt med blod. Og selvfølgelig også med masser af romantik.Det er næsten et år siden, at Makani Young flyttede ind hos sin bedstemor langt ude på landet i Nebraska, og hun er stadig ved at finde sig til rette med sit nye liv. Og hun er stadig jaget af sin fortid i Hawaii.En efter en bliver hendes medstuderende på byens lille high school myrdet i en række brutale drab, og imens politiet jagter morderen, breder uhyggen og usikkerheden sig, og Makani bliver tvunget til at forholde sig til sine egne mørke hemmeligheder. Perkins giver læserne en falsk følelse af tryghed, før hun trækker kniven og drejer den rundt ... - Publishers WeeklyLæserne vil sove med det ene øje åbent - Booklist

Lola har et næsten perfekt liv. Hun bor i San Francisco sammen med sine to fædre, hendes kæreste er rockmusiker, og hun er en spirende modedesigner. Men så flytter de berygtede Bell-tvillinger Calliope og Cricket tilbage til nabolaget i huset ved siden af Lola, og en fortid fyldt med smerte og kvaler bliver gravet frem. Cricket Bell er nemlig fyren, der knuste Lolas hjerte to år tidligere. Men kan en fyr fra Lolas fortid vise sig at være hendes store kærlighed?"Lola og naboens søn" er en hjertevarm historie om at blive voksen og finde sig selv. Det er en selvstændig fortsættelse af "Anna og det franske kys" og byder på et gensyn med de elskede karakterer Anna og Étienne."Fyrene i Stephanie Perkins’ bøger er helt vidunderlige.Det er pigerne også – men fyrene er det ISÆR."– RAINBOW ROWELL, forfatter til Eleanor & Park"Vildt underfundig. Vildt sjov. Meget romantisk. Du burde date den her bog."– MAUREEN JOHNSON, medforfatter til "Let it Snow" om "Anna og det franske kys"