Tell Me Three Things
A New York Times Bestseller
“Here are three things about this book: (1) It’s . . . funny and romantic; (2) the mystery at the heart of the story will keep you turning the pages; (3) I have a feeling you’ll be very happy you read it.” —Jennifer E. Smith, author of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
With the perfect mix of comedy and tragedy, love and loss, and pain and elation, the characters in Julie Buxbaum’s Tell Me Three Things come to feel like old friends who make any day better. This YA novel is sure to appeal to fans of Rainbow Rowell, Jennifer Niven, and E. Lockhart.
Everything about Jessie is wrong. At least, that’s what it feels like during her first week of junior year at her new ultra-intimidating prep school in Los Angeles. It’s been barely two years since her mother’s death, and because her father eloped with a woman he met online, Jessie has been forced to move across the country to live with her stepmonster and her pretentious teenage son, and to start at a new school where she knows no one.
Just when she’s thinking about hightailing it back to Chicago, she gets an email from a person calling themselves Somebody/Nobody (SN for short), offering to help her navigate the wilds of Wood Valley High School. Is it an elaborate hoax? Or can she rely on SN for some much-needed help?
In a leap of faith—or an act of complete desperation—Jessie begins to rely on SN, and SN quickly becomes her lifeline and closest ally. Jessie can’t help wanting to meet SN in person. But are some mysteries better left unsolved?
More praise for TELL ME THREE THINGS
“Three Things about this novel: (1) I loved it. (2) No, really, I LOVED it. (3) I wish I could tell every teen to read it. Buxbaum’s book sounds, reads, breathes, worries, and soars like real adolescents do.” —Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Leaving Time and Off the Page
“The desire to find out whether Jessie’s real-life and virtual crushes are one and the same will keep [readers] turning the pages as quickly as possible.” —PW, Starred
“A heartfelt, wryly perceptive account of coming to terms with irrevocable loss when life itself means inevitable change.” —Kirkus
“Buxbaum’s debut is hard to put down because of its smooth and captivating text. The addition of virtual conversations through email and chatting adds to the exciting plot twist.” —SLJ
“Here are three things about this book: (1) It’s . . . funny and romantic; (2) the mystery at the heart of the story will keep you turning the pages; (3) I have a feeling you’ll be very happy you read it.” —Jennifer E. Smith, author of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
With the perfect mix of comedy and tragedy, love and loss, and pain and elation, the characters in Julie Buxbaum’s Tell Me Three Things come to feel like old friends who make any day better. This YA novel is sure to appeal to fans of Rainbow Rowell, Jennifer Niven, and E. Lockhart.
Everything about Jessie is wrong. At least, that’s what it feels like during her first week of junior year at her new ultra-intimidating prep school in Los Angeles. It’s been barely two years since her mother’s death, and because her father eloped with a woman he met online, Jessie has been forced to move across the country to live with her stepmonster and her pretentious teenage son, and to start at a new school where she knows no one.
Just when she’s thinking about hightailing it back to Chicago, she gets an email from a person calling themselves Somebody/Nobody (SN for short), offering to help her navigate the wilds of Wood Valley High School. Is it an elaborate hoax? Or can she rely on SN for some much-needed help?
In a leap of faith—or an act of complete desperation—Jessie begins to rely on SN, and SN quickly becomes her lifeline and closest ally. Jessie can’t help wanting to meet SN in person. But are some mysteries better left unsolved?
More praise for TELL ME THREE THINGS
“Three Things about this novel: (1) I loved it. (2) No, really, I LOVED it. (3) I wish I could tell every teen to read it. Buxbaum’s book sounds, reads, breathes, worries, and soars like real adolescents do.” —Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Leaving Time and Off the Page
“The desire to find out whether Jessie’s real-life and virtual crushes are one and the same will keep [readers] turning the pages as quickly as possible.” —PW, Starred
“A heartfelt, wryly perceptive account of coming to terms with irrevocable loss when life itself means inevitable change.” —Kirkus
“Buxbaum’s debut is hard to put down because of its smooth and captivating text. The addition of virtual conversations through email and chatting adds to the exciting plot twist.” —SLJ
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Community Reviews
A beautiful exploration of loss, grief, youth and young love
I really enjoyed reading this YA debut. Jessie is a sweet girl who’s lost her mother and is trying to adjust to the new life she has after her father remarries and moves them to LA. The tricky and poignant navigation of all the usual teenage experiences is tempered by the grief she feels and the loss she’s had- one not all of her peers would understand. With the help of an anonymous friend who’s reached out to help her come to grips with her new surroundings, Jessie learns and grows to see how everything shifts and changes- including relationships new and old.
I really enjoyed reading this YA debut. Jessie is a sweet girl who’s lost her mother and is trying to adjust to the new life she has after her father remarries and moves them to LA. The tricky and poignant navigation of all the usual teenage experiences is tempered by the grief she feels and the loss she’s had- one not all of her peers would understand. With the help of an anonymous friend who’s reached out to help her come to grips with her new surroundings, Jessie learns and grows to see how everything shifts and changes- including relationships new and old.
I read this for a book club, it was not something I would have normally picked up, but it was the most perfect read. Can't wait to discuss.
I liked this book a lot more than I thought I would. Several people had recommended it to me so despite it not being the kind of book I normally would enjoy I gave it a try. It was a fun book and not too "teenager angsty" but seemed to be true to some high school ups and downs.
Every time I see a waffle now I'll think of this sweet story. #wafflelove ❤❤❤
I LOVED it. The main character, Jessie, is lovable and doesn't have a mean bone in her body. With the loss of her mother, she and her father are facing a lot of changes and Jessie courageously navigates her way through them with grace. I especially liked that Jessie was not a rebellious teenager but instead, she was absolutely lovable and honest. The author tells the story beautifully and transports you to this age and place with characters you can connect with. I was engaged from the first chapter. A clever, endearing story of loss, family, courage, teen life, friendship, and young love.
I LOVED it. The main character, Jessie, is lovable and doesn't have a mean bone in her body. With the loss of her mother, she and her father are facing a lot of changes and Jessie courageously navigates her way through them with grace. I especially liked that Jessie was not a rebellious teenager but instead, she was absolutely lovable and honest. The author tells the story beautifully and transports you to this age and place with characters you can connect with. I was engaged from the first chapter. A clever, endearing story of loss, family, courage, teen life, friendship, and young love.
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