Book · 2017 · Young Adult Fiction
13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts (0 episodes recommend it and 3 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Selena Gomez (2 episodes) and John Amanchukwu (1 episode) on SmartLess (2 episodes) and The Megyn Kelly Show (1 episode).
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She found the book 13 Reasons Why which we turned into a TV show so she randomly was at a book store and she was an young adult and found that and we developed it.
Selena Gomez · SmartLess · Jan 2025 Listen at 23:38 The best things said about it
13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher, currently in Storm Grove Middle School and Freshman Learning Center.
Why people recommend it
13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher is a young adult novel that addresses serious themes surrounding high school life and mental health. The book gained prominent attention when Selena Gomez discussed it during two separate appearances on SmartLess in January 2024 and January 2025. Gomez explained that she was a young adult when her mother randomly discovered the book in a bookstore, which ultimately led them to develop and adapt the story into a well-known television show. In a different context, John Amanchukwu brought up Jay Asher's novel on The Megyn Kelly Show in May 2024. Amanchukwu mentioned the book while speaking about controversial materials and literature found within school library systems, specifically referencing its presence in Storm Grove Middle School and the Freshman Learning Center. Across these discussions, the book was framed either through its journey from bookstore discovery to screen adaptation or as a focal point in broader cultural debates regarding school library contents and young adult literature appropriateness. The convergence of these conversations highlights the enduring cultural footprint of Asher's narrative, bridging the gap between entertainment industry development and contemporary educational policy debates in the United States.
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Selena Gomez she found the book 13 Reasons Why which we turned into a TV show so she randomly was at a book store and sh… 2
“she found the book 13 Reasons Why which we turned into a TV show so she randomly was at a book store and she was an young adult and found that and we developed it”
“she found the book 13 Reasons Why which we turned into a TV show so she randomly was at a bookstore and she was an young adult and found that and we developed it”
John Amanchukwu 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher, currently in Storm Grove Middle School and Freshman Learning Center. 1
“13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher, currently in Storm Grove Middle School and Freshman Learning Center.”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“they removed one of their board members illustrator David Diaz and another big author Jay Asher who is the author of 13 reasons why a major bestselling young adult novel that was adapted into a Netflix series”