Some dear news for fans of YA novelist Sarah Dessen : Netflix has optioned three of her account book and set an adaption of the first , Along for the Ride . Dessen ’s novels are staples in the YA earth and have been for over 20 geezerhood . Her first book , That Summer , was published in 1996 , before YA was even considered its own literary genre . She followedThat Summerup withSomeone Like You , which were combined to form the groundwork of the movieHow to Deal . That movie starred   Mandy Moore , Allison Janney , and Peter Gallagher and was the only adaptation of Dessen ’s books prior to this news .

Since publishingThat SummerandSomeone Like You , Dessen has had a unconstipated release schedule , publishing once every year or two . She ’s compose 13 books so far , and her 14th , The residuum of the Story , will be relinquish on June 4 .   Dessen ’s novel always take place in the summer , feature a live female supporter , and often a love pastime as well . Though she ’s never write a sequel , many of her books take office in the fancied beach town of Colby , with shared locations and characters . LikeThe Rest of the Story , Dessen ’s   novel usually drop at the beginning of the summertime , throw fans pile of prison term to get caught up on her latest read .

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THRbroke the Netflix alternative news and the reveal thatAlong for the Ridewill be the first adaption . The other book set to be adapted are among Dessen ’s most popular : This LullabyandOnce and For All . Along for the Ridewill be produce by   Bryan Unkeless and Eric Newman under their Screen Arcade banner .   Alyssa Rodrigues is set to executive produce . Netflix also specified that this adaptation will be a movie . The bookAlong for the Ridefeatures Auden , who stopped sleeping during her parent ' divorce , but see solace in the previous - nighttime conniption of a sleepy beach Ithiel Town .

Netflix has had a lot of success with both YA source cloth and romantic comedy , produce Dessen ’s books a rude tantrum for the banner . Last year , Netflix released the YA adaptationsTo All the Boys I ’ve love BeforeandDumplin' . To All the male child I ’ve Loved Beforeblew up on social media , prompting Netflix to confirm a sequelonly a few months after the first movie ’s outlet . Dumplin’was also well - obtain , with many praise the cinema ’s sweet message . On the amatory drollery side , the streamer bump achiever with original movieSet It Up . That movie ’s stars and filmmakersare already working on a new project together .

Considering how much Netflix viewershave connected with their YA adaptation so far , it make sense for the waft to work with a juggernaut like Dessen . In plus to being well - respect by YA devotee , many of whom have say her volume since middle school , Dessen also brings far more source material than a raw writer would . IfAlong for the Rideis   well - welcome , it would n’t be surprising at all for Netflix to option other books from Dessen ’s immense catalog . Like with her novels , we could have pic found on Dessen ’s books for many years to come .

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