Okay, so just ignore the time stamp on this. Yes, it’s 5:40 am. Yes, I am scrambling trying to get finally packed and ready, in the dark, while the rest of the family sleeps. But I had to stop to say this: THANK YOU. Thanks to all of you who bought Lock and Key in paperback over the last two weeks, it is now my very first NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. Yesss! I am honestly still in shock. I was so busy yesterday that when Allison called to tell me I thought she’d just forgotten another trip detail or last minute change. But no! It’s real, I saw it myself on a PDF file. Wow. Also, whoa. Thank you all so much for supporting this book. I am beyond thrilled.
Okay, off to NYC now. If anyone can recommend a good place for breakfast in midtown, let me know. I am planning to celebrate at some point with some pancakes.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Question
Hey Sarah and everyone!
I am writing a book report on you, Sarah, and I was wondering if you could answer a question and clarify a few things. If anyone else can help that would be great too!
1) What is your husband’s first name? (I cannot find it! Don’t know if that’s on purpose or not!)
2) You have one brother, Matthew, and a sister, Caroline, right? And that’s it? Or no siblings at all? I don’t know I heard that you have dedicated a few books to them…
Well… that’s it. Soon though, I hope to be sending and email or letter to you with my project! Because that is kind of a section of it!
-sarahfan5 (just made that up (: )
ps sorry i reposted this.. it’ll be the last time!
Congratulations!
I don’t know if my buying the book all the way here in the Philippines when I saw it helped to reach that place… but nevertheless, I’m glad to have a copy of Lock & Key. 
Pancakes
Try Norma’s, at the Parker Meridien hotel (118 W. 57th). Don’t be bothered by the $1000 omelet; there are a lot of affordable breakfasts there too.
Sarah, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I can think of no one more deserving.
Now, for breakfast– Norma’s at the Parker Meridien is not to be missed.
congrats!
Horray Sarah! Everyone at Penguin is so excited for you.
I bought my paperback copy of Lock & Key as soon as I saw it in Barnes and Noble!
That’s so awesome Sarah! Major congrats! =D
Aw, that is so great! Congratulations!
Lock and Key is wonderful and totally deserves to be #1!
wait! what are you doing in NYC?? any readings?
Wow! Congrats!
YAY!! You deserve it, Sarah!
that’s so awesome! congratulations! at borders the other day (probably now, too) i saw a big stack of lock and key paperbacks on the front table and got really excited. my brother made fun of me but i didn’t care because i was so happy for you.
wow, congratulations! that’s amazing.
Congrats Sarah! I LOVED Lock and Key!
I’m excited to meet you on June 2nd! (I’m one of the few lucky ones picked for the Borders Bookclub!)
I’ve loved along for the ride. It’s totaly up there with my favorite: The Truth About Forever.
Have fun celebrating! And sorry, I have not yet visited New York so I have no reccomondations. lol
1. why and how long are you in ny for? lol.
2. for lunch/dinner, or early breakfast… try tony di napoli’s, it is by far the BEST italian place on the planet. <3
breakfast
Veselka
on 2nd ave
between 9th st and St Marks
They have amazing pancakes and all that good stuff. Promise.
A great honor for a great writer! Hope you got those pancakes:-)
Congrats. And good luck in New York.
Congratulations, Sarah! I hope you are having fun in NY and that you ate some yummy pancakes.
Diana
Yay for number-one bestsellers!
Dear Sarah,
I love Popover Cafe, at 86th and Amsterdam. Amazing popovers! (Kind of like pancakes …) Have a wonderful time.
Your fan, Sheila
Congratulations!!! That’s awesome; you totally deserve it.
Have fun in NYC!
Hi. I love you books I just wanted to say, I didn’t know Lock and Key was so new. I just baught it a couple of days ago and am halfway through. Its really good and relatable to, all your books are, keep it up and thanks!!!!
HUFFAH! Congratulations on your bestseller news! All of your books have such a goodness about them, bestsellers or not
Thank you for writing your stories for us. Your voice is genuine and graceful amidst all the others.
You rock, Sarah!
Hey Sarah! Congrats!
You totally deserved it, Lock and Key is a wonderful book.
Oh, congratulations!!!! I’m so happy for you–you certainly deserve a #1!!
I love
LOCK AND KEY! I just finished it. And I’m planning on reading all of your books. All I have to read is Dreamland, Keeping The Moon, and That Summer. I might read How To Deal, but I don’t know yet. I love your books, Sarah. You’re a great author!!!!
i know this is probably insanely late but Cafe Cafe is really good there. I think its there…one of my friends went to NYC and recommended it. so YEA
hope you had (or are having) fun in NYC.
O, and, I convinced my library to buy Lock and Key
Hi Sarah,
It was lovely to meet you at your BEA signing, even if I did feel a little silly because I temporarily forgot where in NC I was from (Charlotte) when mentioning our North Carolina connection. You are completely adorable and personable and deserve every bit of success you’ve gotten. Your books are wonderful.
After I left your table and headed upstairs in the Javits Center, a girl stopped me and said, “You met Sarah DESSEN? She’s my favorite writer!” I told her you would be at the Penguin booth, but she said she worked at the Javits Center and couldn’t go. She looked so disappointed that I almost felt like I should give her my book, but the excuse I gave myself was that it said “For Melissa,” so you intended it for me and would be upset if I re-gifted.
Enjoy your R&R before hitting the road again.
Sincerely,
Melissa Thomson
Yay Sarah!
I’m not really sure what made me pick up Lock and Key, but I did and it was one of the best books I have ever read. It is great that it has become a number one bestseller! I can’t think of a book that deserved it more. I am officially in love with Nate. Does anyone know if there will be a sequel?