Julie Buxbaum Livres

Emily a vingt-neuf ans et toutes les raisons d'être heureuse : elle est avocate dans un célèbre cabinet d'affaires, elle habite à Greenwich Village, en plein coeur de New York, et partage depuis deux ans sa vie avec l'irrésistible Andrew. Pourtant, lorsqu'elle découvre que son aimé s'apprête à la demander en mariage, elle décide de le quitter. Pourquoi ? Malgré toute la mauvaise foi dont elle est capable, Emily semble bien en peine de s'expliquer. L'heure d'une grande remise en question approche... Rien ne lui sera toutefois épargné, de l'affaire brûlante qu'elle doit plaider en Arkansas aux frasques de Carl, un associé libidineux, de son papy Jack qui perd la tête à son père qui joue les abonnés absents... Mais elle est prête, désormais, à affronter ses vieux démons pour découvrir enfin qui elle est. Et, qui sait ? un jour reconquérir Andrew. [payot.ch]

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. 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? 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. 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?

Sky Patel-Baum's life takes a wild turn when she moves in with her enigmatic uncle at Area 51, a secret military base teeming with aliens. As she navigates the bizarre environment, she discovers that aliens are mysteriously vanishing, leading to suspicion surrounding her and her uncle. Amidst the chaos, peculiar occurrences, like eyeballs in the macaroni and cheese at her new school, add to the intrigue. Sky must unravel the mystery while adapting to her extraordinary surroundings.

Told in the alternating voices of a girl whose world has been shattered and a boy who is the only person in her life who sees her clearly, WHAT TO SAY NEXT is about the power of connection and the beauty of compassion. With sensitivity, wisdom, and heart, Julie Buxbaum weaves a story in which loss and grieving are balanced by humor and insight. This novel is so compulsively readable that you'll be surprised how deeply your emotions are stirred.- Christina Baker Kline, author of the No.1 New York Times bestseller Orphan Train Julie Buxbaum has written my perfect love story--two brave, flawed characters ditching the idea of 'normal,' falling in love, and finding the unanswerable answers to life in each other. I adored it.-- Cath Crowley, author of Graffiti Moon and Words in Deep Blue

Focusing on themes of resilience and reinvention, this novel explores the complexities of first love and enduring friendships. It delves into the legacies of loss and the narratives individuals create to navigate their lives. Through poignant storytelling, the author highlights the emotional journeys of the characters as they confront their pasts and seek hope for the future.

The story features a relatable heroine navigating the complexities of love and loss, capturing both the humor and heartbreak of everyday experiences. Julie Buxbaum's debut novel resonates with anyone familiar with the emotional ups and downs of relationships, making it a poignant exploration of love's challenges and triumphs.

The complexities of friendship, the doubts of marriage, and the redemptive power of literature intertwine in this haunting novel by Julie Buxbaum. It begins on a tree-lined street in Notting Hill, where Ellie Lerner's life is shattered when her best friend, Lucy, is murdered in front of her daughter, Sophie. In her grief, Ellie abandons her marriage and job in Boston to support Lucy's family. While Lucy's husband, Greg, withdraws into himself, young Sophie has stopped speaking entirely. To reach Sophie, Ellie turns to a cherished childhood book, The Secret Garden, and together they explore its themes of hurt, magic, and healing. As they delve into the story, Ellie uncovers secrets about Lucy—some significant, others minor—that Lucy had kept hidden, even from her closest friend. During a summer in London, Ellie confronts not only the layers of Lucy's life but also her own past, including the marriage she left behind and the loss she tried to escape. As events spiral out of control, Ellie's carefully constructed existence is transformed forever. This poignant tale resonates with anyone who has experienced the depth of friendship, love lost, or the weight of regrets, showcasing Buxbaum's unique talent.

Lie. Cheat. Bribe. How far would you go to get into your dream school? How far would your parents go? Inspired by the recent college admissions scandal, this ripped-from-the-headlines YA novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Tell Me Three Things sees one teenage girl's privileged world shatter when her family's lies are exposed. It's good to be Chloe Wynn Berringer--she has it all--money, privilege, and a ticket to the college of her dreams. Or at least she did until the FBI came knocking on her front door, guns at the ready, and her future went up in smoke. Now her B list celebrity mother is under arrest in a massive college admissions bribery scandal, and Chloe might be the next one facing charges. The public is furious, the headlines are brutal, and the US attorney is out for blood. As everything she's taken for granted starts to slip away, Chloe must reckon not only with the truth of what happened, but also with the examination of her own guilt. How much did she really know-or guess? Why did her parents think the only way for her to succeed was to cheat? And what does it really mean to be complicit? Bestselling author Julie Buxbaum takes on the college admissions bribery scandal that rocked the country in this timely tale of the hyper elite and the hyper competitive, and the lengths they go to stay at the top.

What secrets will people keep or reveal to protect their loved ones? Set against the backdrop of an encroaching fire season, this novel explores friendship, romantic love, and family loyalty. A spontaneous kiss just before junior year for twins Arch and Immie and their best friend, Paige, shakes their friendship’s foundation. Some loyalties are too deep to be broken by accidental betrayal. Enter Rohan, a newcomer from London, who feels familiar to Immie, especially after she takes the fall for the kiss. When Paige claims Rohan, Immie finds herself in a complicated situation. Meanwhile, former lab partners Arch and Jackson, who is Paige's ex-boyfriend, discover that feelings can grow unexpectedly. Tensions rise when the girls' bathroom at Wood Valley is set ablaze, leading to suspicions of arson. In a privileged environment, it becomes clear that many have motives for wanting to burn down the school. This story delves into the power of lies, the grip of family secrets, the magic of first love, and the grounding beauty of friendship.

The story follows Sky as she uncovers her grandmother's hidden identity as an undercover FBAI agent after her kidnapping. Determined to rescue her, Sky navigates a thrilling mission filled with complex puzzles, codes, and dangerous escapades, revealing her own strength and resourcefulness along the way.