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Keren David Books in Order

Explore Keren David books in order, with summaries of her teenage thrillers and family stories to help you choose your next book and where to start.

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13 books

Almost True

by Keren David

2010

After a seaside attack puts his life at risk again, teenage witness Ty must hide with strangers who seem to know his past. Missing his girlfriend, he struggles to judge whom he can trust.

When I Was Joe

by Keren David

2010

After witnessing a stabbing, Ty enters witness protection with his mother and becomes Joe. A new identity offers popularity and sporting promise, but the people pursuing him threaten the life he is beginning to enjoy.

Another Life

by Keren David

2012

Privileged Archie becomes involved in the dangerous life of his cousin Ty, whose testimony has made him a target. Their alternating perspectives explore family loyalties, unequal opportunities, and the continuing consequences of violence and concealment.

Teenager Lia's lottery win promises freedom but brings hostility at school, arguments with friends, and disputes over the money. As relationships unravel and her sister disappears, sudden wealth proves less straightforward than she imagined.

Salvage

by Keren David

2014

Adopted teenager Cass has grown up comfortably while her brother Aidan has faced a much harsher life. Reconnecting with him challenges her understanding of their shared past as her adoptive family's stability begins to fracture.

This Is Not a Love Story

by Keren David

2015

After her father's death, Kitty moves from London to Amsterdam with her mother. Relationships with two very different boys, Ethan and Theo, draw her into questions about love, identity, and the secrets people keep.

Cuckoo

by Keren David

2016

Teenage actor Jake finds his future uncertain when his soap-opera role is suspended. With tensions and financial problems growing at home, he starts staying with friends, discovering how easily apparent independence can become insecurity and homelessness.

The Liar's Handbook

by Keren David

2017

Known for making things up, River receives a notebook in which to record his stories. Questions about his mother's new boyfriend lead him toward an unexpected family mystery, but his reputation makes persuading others difficult.

Stranger

by Keren David

2018

In 1904 Ontario, Emmy encounters an injured boy whom others regard with fear. Ninety years later, visiting teenager Megan meets the elderly Emmy, linking two young women's experiences through a secret that has endured across generations.

True Sisters

by Keren David

2018

Ruby's family welcomes Clara, a foster child whose isolated upbringing makes everyday social life unfamiliar. As Ruby tries to help her adjust, both girls confront questions about belonging, family relationships, and their own identities.

The Disconnect

by Keren David

2019

Esther's school offers students money to give up their phones for six weeks. Hoping to afford a visit to family in New York, she accepts, only to discover how deeply her relationships depend on constant connection.

What We're Scared Of

by Keren David

2021

Jewish twins Evie and Lottie respond differently when their mother's public profile attracts antisemitic abuse. Online hostility and family disagreements force them to consider fear, identity, and how to stand up for themselves and others.

Say No to the Dress

by Keren David

2022

Fourteen-year-old Miri reluctantly becomes a bridesmaid at two family weddings, facing embarrassing clothes and complicated relationships. As wedding preparations intensify, she must navigate growing up, changing expectations, and the challenge of feeling comfortable as herself.

Keren David sub-series and character series

When I Was Joe books in order

Explore this series
  1. Book cover for "Almost True"

    Almost True

    by Keren David

    2010When I Was Joe, Book 2
  2. Book cover for "When I Was Joe"

    When I Was Joe

    by Keren David

    2010When I Was Joe, Book 1
  3. Book cover for "Another Life"

    Another Life

    by Keren David

    2012When I Was Joe, Book 3

Standalone Keren David books

  1. Book cover for "Lia's Guide to Winning the Lottery"
  2. Book cover for "Salvage"

    Salvage

    by Keren David

    2014
  3. Book cover for "This Is Not a Love Story"

    This Is Not a Love Story

    by Keren David

    2015
  4. Book cover for "Cuckoo"

    Cuckoo

    by Keren David

    2016
  5. Book cover for "The Liar's Handbook"

    The Liar's Handbook

    by Keren David

    2017
  6. Book cover for "Stranger"

    Stranger

    by Keren David

    2018
  7. Book cover for "True Sisters"

    True Sisters

    by Keren David

    2018
  8. Book cover for "The Disconnect"

    The Disconnect

    by Keren David

    2019
  9. Book cover for "What We're Scared Of"

    What We're Scared Of

    by Keren David

    2021
  10. Book cover for "Say No to the Dress"

    Say No to the Dress

    by Keren David

    2022

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