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Sarah Pekkanen
Goodreads Author
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November 29
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October 2008
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https://www.goodreads.com/sarahpekkanen
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House of Glass
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2024
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17 editions
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Gone Tonight
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2023
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20 editions
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The Locked Ward
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2025
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7 editions
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The Opposite of Me
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2010
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37 editions
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The Perfect Neighbors
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2016
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13 editions
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Skipping a Beat
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2011
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10 editions
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The Best of Us
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2013
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16 editions
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These Girls
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2012
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10 editions
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The Ever After
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2018
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11 editions
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Things You Won't Say
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2015
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2 editions
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Dear Reader,
Locked wards are fortresses, with countless rules, regulations and security measures. Outsiders generally are never permitted entry. But in order to write my new novel - to collect authentic details to populate its pages and understand what my characters were experiencing - I knew I had to somehow find a way to get inside one.
Finally, I found someone in a city hundreds of miles from my Read more of this blog post »
Locked wards are fortresses, with countless rules, regulations and security measures. Outsiders generally are never permitted entry. But in order to write my new novel - to collect authentic details to populate its pages and understand what my characters were experiencing - I knew I had to somehow find a way to get inside one.
Finally, I found someone in a city hundreds of miles from my Read more of this blog post »
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"I just binged this one. I love how those author writes, it doesn't matter the theme it's always tense, captivating, page-turning, and with great twists. This one was a bit mean but also a great read for siblings who understand what it is to have a tw"
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"Really enjoyed this book! Intriguing characters, told in dual characters. Nice plot twists."
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"Just the title THE LOCKED WARD had me saying yes and then saw it was author Sarah Pekkanen and it was a hell yes!
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Thank you!! It was so important for me to get the research right, and I'm really glad it reflected your experience. xx
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Sarah Pekkanen
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House of Glass
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Readers' Favorite Mystery & Thriller
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2024 Goodreads Choice Awards.
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Love seeing House of Glass here! Thanks to everyone who read it!
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Emily wrote: "What a wonderful story it is. Doesn't it just make you wonder about other species' intelligence?! ❤️"
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“You know the definition of a dysfunctional family, don't you? It's any family with more than one member in it.”
― The Opposite of Me
― The Opposite of Me
“Sometimes following the path that looked the safest was what led to the most hurt...”
― Skipping a Beat
― Skipping a Beat
“How do you know if you can really trust someone?" I finally ask.
Noah raises his eyebrows and takes a sip of his drink.
Then he looks into my eyes and the expression in his is so earnest I feel like he's answering from a deeply personal place.
"If you need to ask that question, then you probably already know the answer," he says.”
― An Anonymous Girl
Noah raises his eyebrows and takes a sip of his drink.
Then he looks into my eyes and the expression in his is so earnest I feel like he's answering from a deeply personal place.
"If you need to ask that question, then you probably already know the answer," he says.”
― An Anonymous Girl
Polls
I'd open a pretty little shop with the things I love best so I could be around them all day (artwork, clothing, pottery, etc).
Something food or drink related! I'd buy a vineyard, attend culinary school to become a chef, open a coffee shop, or begin a catering business.
None of the above, I already have it.
Opening an idyllic bed and breakfast in a snowy, remote area.
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“You know the definition of a dysfunctional family, don't you? It's any family with more than one member in it.”
― The Opposite of Me
― The Opposite of Me
“Sometimes following the path that looked the safest was what led to the most hurt...”
― Skipping a Beat
― Skipping a Beat
“How do you know if you can really trust someone?" I finally ask.
Noah raises his eyebrows and takes a sip of his drink.
Then he looks into my eyes and the expression in his is so earnest I feel like he's answering from a deeply personal place.
"If you need to ask that question, then you probably already know the answer," he says.”
― An Anonymous Girl
Noah raises his eyebrows and takes a sip of his drink.
Then he looks into my eyes and the expression in his is so earnest I feel like he's answering from a deeply personal place.
"If you need to ask that question, then you probably already know the answer," he says.”
― An Anonymous Girl
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Sarah I finally am going to be able to read Opposite of Me. I pick it up at the library tomorrow.
Stephanie (StephTheBookworm) wrote: "Hi Sarah! Thanks for the friendship! I have The Opposite of Me sitting on my special bookshelf for my autographed books! I won the contest for signed books from Allison Winn Scotch this summer and ..."Yay! So nice to "meet" you and hope you enjoy Opposite! Allison is wonderful. Love her books! xo
Hi Sarah! Thanks for the friendship! I have The Opposite of Me sitting on my special bookshelf for my autographed books! I won the contest for signed books from Allison Winn Scotch this summer and I am so excited to read your book this year. :D
Jency - I'd love to! I've never done this before - do I just go to that link to respond to comments? Feel free to email me at sarah@sarahpekkanen.com to let me know what is best. I'd love to chat with you all and hear your thoughts. xoxo
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Sarah a bookclub that I am a member of is reading your book in January. We would love to have you visit. The club meets on goodreads.com here is the link: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...I hope you have time to visit. Good luck on your next book. :)
Jencey wrote: "I entered the goodreads giveaway for your book. Wish me luck. :)Jencey"Good luck!
I entered the goodreads giveaway for your book. Wish me luck. :)Jencey
Colleen wrote: "Hi there! I just received confirmation from Amazon that your book is on its way to me...I can't wait! Any plans to bring your book tour to Florida? I didn't see any dates anywhere near me. Just..."Colleen - so sorry this message somehow slipped through! No plans to go to Florida but I really hope to someday... would love to meet you then!
Hi there! I just received confirmation from Amazon that your book is on its way to me...I can't wait! Any plans to bring your book tour to Florida? I didn't see any dates anywhere near me. Just curious as I would love to meet you and have you sign my book!
LINCOLN wrote: "Hi! Congrats on your new book -- I hope it becomes a bestseller!"Thank you! I really appreciate the good wishes.
Kristen wrote: "Thank you for the add! :) Your book looks like it's going to be a definite favorite.. I am a HUGE fan of Jennifer Weiner and Emily Giffin. I can't wait for it to be released!"Thanks so much for the kind words, and really nice to meet you!
Sarah
Thank you for the add! :) Your book looks like it's going to be a definite favorite.. I am a HUGE fan of Jennifer Weiner and Emily Giffin. I can't wait for it to be released!
Love the bio, my friend! I'm so excited to read your book...seriously can't wait. You're going to be a hit, I can just FEEL it!
Hi! Congrats on your new book -- I hope it becomes a bestseller!
