What to Say Next
What to Say Next by Julie Buxbaum, published by Random House Children’s Books on April 3, 2018, is a reprint edition comprising 320 pages. This young adult fiction explores the unexpected connection between two struggling teenagers, Kit Lowell and David Drucker, who find solace in each other during challenging times. As they navigate their personal struggles, the story unfolds with themes of friendship, honesty, and the complexities of dealing with loss.
Readers will discover how Kit, feeling isolated, chooses to sit with David, who has never shared a lunch table with anyone before. Their unlikely friendship leads them to confront difficult truths, particularly surrounding Kit’s father’s tragic accident. The narrative delves into contemporary issues, including disabilities and the search for hope in unexpected places, making it a relatable read for those interested in young adult romance and contemporary themes.
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“What to Say Next reminds readers that hope can be found in unexpected places.” –Bustle
From the New York Times bestselling author of Tell Me Three Things comes a story about two struggling teenagers who find an unexpected connection just when they need it most. Nicola Yoon, the bestselling author of Everything, Everything, calls it “charming, funny, and deeply affecting.”
Sometimes a new perspective is all that is needed to make sense of the world.
KIT: I don’t know why I decide not to sit with Annie and Violet at lunch. It feels like no one here gets what I’m going through. How could they? I don’t even understand.
DAVID: In the 622 days I’ve attended Mapleview High, Kit Lowell is the first person to sit at my lunch table. I mean, I’ve never once sat with someone until now. “So your dad is dead,” I say to Kit, because this is a fact I’ve recently learned about her.
When an unlikely friendship is sparked between relatively popular Kit Lowell and socially isolated David Drucker, everyone is surprised, most of all Kit and David. Kit appreciates David’s blunt honesty—in fact, she finds it bizarrely refreshing. David welcomes Kit’s attention and her inquisitive nature. When she asks for his help figuring out the how and why of her dad’s tragic car accident, David is all in. But neither of them can predict what they’ll find. Can their friendship survive the truth?
Named a Best Young Adult Novel of the Year by POPSUGAR
“Charming, funny, and deeply affecting all at the same time.” –Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star
“Heartfelt, charming, deep, and real. I love it with all my heart.” –Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places
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