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This blog is dedicated to The Program series by Suzanne Young. A world where true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program. Everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.

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The Program Series 10th Anniversary Edition Cover Reveals

All the books in The Program series are getting newly designed covers for The Program's 10th anniversary!

These editions will be released on November 14th and will be available in hardcover, paperback and boxed-set.

Pre-Order Links: B&N | Target | Indigo | Bookshop.org

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New books by Suzanne Young coming in March 2023!

What Stays Buried | Middle Grade, Horror, Paranormal

Release Date: March 7, 2023

In her first book for middle grade readers, New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young brings together a thrilling ghost story, a heartfelt coming of age journey, and a poignant reminder that those we've loved and lost are never far away--perfect for fans of Bone Hollow and The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street.

Twelve-year-old Calista Wynn will lose her ability to speak with the dead on her thirteenth birthday.

And with only a few weeks left, children have started going missing.

When Calista meets The Tall Lady--an angry spirit with a grudge against Calista, her family, and the entire town--she knows she's found the ghost responsible for the disappearances.

It's up to Calista, the only one who can see The Tall Lady, to stop her. If she doesn't, Calista won't just lose her powers... she'll lose everyone she has left.

Goodreads | Storygraph | Amazon

In Nightfall | YA, Horror, Mystery

Release Date: March 28, 2023

In the quaint town of Nightfall, Oregon, it isn't the dark you should be afraid of—it's the girls. The Lost Boys meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this propulsive novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Treatment.

Theo and her brother, Marco, threw the biggest party of the year. And got caught. Their punishment? Leave Arizona to spend the summer with their grandmother in the rainy beachside town of Nightfall, Oregon—population 846 souls.

The small town is cute, when it’s not raining, but their grandmother is superstitious and strangely antisocial. Upon their arrival she lays out the one house rule: always be home before dark. But Theo and Marco are determined to make the most of their summer, and on their first day they meet the enigmatic Minnow and her friends. Beautiful and charismatic, the girls have a magnetic pull that Theo and her brother can't resist.

But Minnow and her friends are far from what they appear.And that one rule? Theo quickly realizes she should have listened to her grandmother. Because after dark, something emerges in Nightfall. And it doesn’t plan to let her leave.

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The Program's 10th Anniversary edition is coming soon! Can't wait to see what the new cover looks like!

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Looks like another Program book is unlikely to happen unless the series becomes more popular, so if you want there to be more books make sure to promote the series and buy the new editions!

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The Program James Prequel Story - "All The Not So Small Things"

This story is posted through a series of text posts on Suzanne Young's Facebook page and shows what happened to James during his time in The Program. Click the links below to read each part. I will continue to update this as more parts are added.

Chapter 1

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

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authorsuzanneyoung: Got my glasses on for a very important meeting about The Program… :) [2021/07/19]

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Hi! What is Deacon’s last name?

His last name is Hatcher

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LIT MEME → [5/11] Male Characters

Michael Realm - The Program

“Wouldn’t you want to know so that you don’t make the same mistakes again?” Realm laughs, sounding bitter. “That’s the great thing, James Murphy. Some mistakes are destined to repeat themselves.”

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LIT MEME → [1/8] Series

The Program

Suicide is a behavioral contagion. It's old adage "If all your friends jumped off a bridge, then would you, too?" Apparently, the answer is yes.

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UM HELLO?! 👀 i hope this actually happens 

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i was wondering if this blog was still active?

it’s still active but there hasn’t been anything to post :(

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Favorite literary character by series:

The Program series → Michael Realm

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‘The Remedy’ by Suzanne Young

Suzanne Young also wrote The Program, and this novel takes place in that same world, except before The Program is implemented. The story follows Quinn, whose career is being a closer- somebody families can hire to get closure with a dead family member. However, she’s extended her contract as a closer past what’s considered healthy, and it’s beginning to take a toll. She doesn’t feel like she has her own identity or memories due to how long she’s been assuming the personas of the dead. 

This novel is a lot more accessible than The Program, in my opinion. While that novel tends to be pretty straightforward, The Remedy unfolds as a really nice mystery. Quinn’s desire for normalcy is also a lot more of a relatable plight than Sloane’s. She really just wants to be able to have a life, and she also worries about people being able to love her which is, once again, a very normal issue. Her love interest, Deacon, is also more normal than Sloane’s. James, the love interest in The Program gets a bit irritating at times just with his intensity, but Deacon is much more genuinely charming. I really like this novel honestly, and Young’s writing is really good in it. Overall, it’s a very strong novel, and builds on the world nicely.

I would recommend this novel to those who enjoyed The Program but felt it suffered from certain issues. I would also recommend this to lovers of mystery novels, as it’s a uniquely presented mystery. Quinn also has a persona of being able to take care of herself while still having access to emotions, so I would recommend to those who enjoy fleshed-out female characters.

-Julia

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"It's the old adage 'If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you, too?' Apparently the answer is yes."

- Suzanne Young, The Program

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I read The Program, The Treatment and The Recovery, last year. I loved the series. I am now on the Epidemic. I keep thinking that Deacon is Micheal Realms. It makes sense, that he was original a closer turned handler. That for breaking his contact he is indefinite therapy, having his memory wiped, being the first to undergo erasing. Am I on to something? Am I The I my one to think this?

interesting theory but it doesn’t make sense later in the books. especially in the complication since both characters are in that book. 

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Click here to go to Suzanne's Patreon! She has also posted some deleted scenes and short stories.

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