Nick Twisp, a dark and precocious fourteen-year-old, struggles with the problems of contemporary teens, including high school, divorced parents, paranoia, his virginity, homelessness, and the attentions of a young lady. Tour.

Youth in Revolt

Literature & Fiction

Payne, C.D.

United States

DOUBLEDAY

The hilarious, take-no-prisoners novel about a cynical, sex-obsessed teenager's pining love for an intelligent girl—the basis for the major motion picture starring Michael Cera. Youth in Revolt is the journals of Nick Twisp, California's most precocious diarist, whose ongoing struggles to make sense out of high school, deal with his divorced parents, and lose his virginity result in his transformation from an unassuming fourteen-year-old to a modern youth in open revolt. As his family splinters, worlds collide, and the police block all routes out of town, Nick must cope with economic deprivation, homelessness, the gulag of the public schools, a competitive type-A father, murderous canines, and an inconvenient hair trigger on his erectile response—all while vying ardently for the affections of the beauteous Sheeni Saunders, teenage goddess, and ultimate intellectual goad.

Youth in Revolt: The Journals of Nick Twisp

Dramas & Plays

Crown

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Reference

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Youth in Revolt: Now a major motion picture from Dimension Films starring Michael Cera

The hilarious sequel to the cult favorite Youth in Revolt, now a major motion picture starring Michael Cera and Justin Long. In the wry and subversive further journals of Nick Twisp, we reunite with America’s most literate teen diarist as he accidentally ignites criminal mayhem; seeks union with his love, Sheeni Saunders; and still has to live as a girl to avoid the police—an absolute must-read for all fans of the oddball humor of Youth in Revolt. Praise for Youth in Revolt "The funniest book you'll read this year." —Los Angeles Times "This hilariously cynical sex farce about bright teenagers combines creaky Shakespearean plot twists with real insights about growing up in the present chaos." —The Oregonian

Revolting Youth: The Further Journals of Nick Twisp (Youth in Revolt)

One more year has passed since we last checked in with the tumultuous, ever-burgeoning Twisp clan. Join them again as they face the bumps and pitfalls of life in contemporary Los Angeles. Romance blooms inappropriately, gifts arrive unexpectedly, and babies happen regularly. Plots twist explosively as the Twisps prove again that life-and love-can be a hilarious challenge. This witty and rollicking Book 10 can be enjoyed as part of the acclaimed series or read on its own. As always, familiarity with the previous novels is not required.

Revolting Obsessions: The Intimate Journals of Nick Twisp II (Nick Twisp Youth in Revolt)

Humor & Satire

Independently published

A Trilogy Compilation which includes: Youth in Revolt, Youth in Bondage, and Youth in Exile [Read by Paul Michael Garcia] He's smart, he's horny, he's resourceful, and he's on the loose. Nick Twisp started out an honor student and ended up a fugitive. Youth in Revolt is the three-volume journals of Nick Twisp, California's most precocious diarist, whose ongoing struggles to make sense out of high school, deal with his divorced parents, and lose his virginity result in his transformation from an unassuming fourteen-year-old to a modern youth in open revolt. As his family splinters, worlds collide, and the police block all routes out of town, Nick must cope with economic deprivation, homelessness, the gulag of the public schools, a competitive Type-A father, murderous canines (in triplicate), and an inconvenient hair trigger on his erectile response - all while vying ardently for the affections of the beauteous Sheeni Saunders, teenage goddess and ultimate intellectual goad. He's smart, he's horny, he's resourceful, and he's on the loose.

Youth in Revolt (Compilation): Youth in Revolt, Youth in Bondage, and Youth in Exile (Journals of Nick Twisp)

Blackstone Audiobooks

Rebellious Nick Twisp of "Youth in Revolt" was a master at driving his parents to the brink. When he wasn’t burning down parts of Berkeley or springing girlfriends from homes for unwed mothers, he was dodging gendarmes in Paris. So what sort of parent would that most outrageous of teenagers make? In this new installment of the acclaimed Twisp saga, 40-something Nick faces the daily trials of dealing with his own teenage son. When a move to California threatens to disrupt young Scott Twisp’s life, he reacts in the true Twispian spirit. Follow this wannabe “wanton lothario” as he conspires to meet the challenges of girls, sex, work, parents, TV stardom, and more. Also returning to complicate matters are Sheeni, Trent, Apurva, Vijay, Jake, Veeva, Uma, and the rest of C.D. Payne’s huge and colorful cast. Enjoy all seven books in the monumental Twisp saga: over a half-million words of hilarious mayhem! Note: Each book in the Nick Twisp series is a self-contained novel that can be enjoyed on its own. Familiarity with the other titles is not required.

Son of Youth in Revolt: The Journals of Scott Twisp (Nick Twisp Youth in Revolt)

Contemporary

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Helen and Brenda presents two hilarious novels in one volume. Each is complete and unabridged. Helen of Pepper Pike: 
Suburban Cleveland housewife Helen Spall has three difficult kids and a tax-attorney husband who’s inclined to be brutally frank about her shortcomings. Then she inherits a rundown house in a blue-collar town on the shores of Lake Erie, and her life begins to blossom. She investigates a once-popular, now forgotten novelist and her mysterious connections to Helen’s family. With her marriage dissolving and a possible new love in her life, Helen encounters surprise after surprise as she uncovers the many secrets that lay buried in those seductive novels. The captivating story, written in diary form, will have you laughing out loud as you accompany Helen on her journey of discovery and renewal.
 Brenda the Great: 
Plain, overweight and friendless, 16-year-old Brenda Blatt is exiled by her parents to bleak Ferncliffe Academy, a school for troubled girls. Despised by her new roommates and scorned by the headmistress, Brenda suddenly finds her life turning around when she is befriended by the prettiest girl in the school. She experiments with dating and discovers she has a first-class singing voice. Brenda is becoming an admired leader at the school, when an apparent double betrayal sends her reeling. Will Brenda find in herself the strength to overcome this crisis? Will she continue with her singing? And which of her musical partners will win her heart? Amid the hilarity, this rollicking novel explores the nature and power of friendship, and the role of physical attractiveness in the lives of young people.

Helen and Brenda

At age 15 Nick Davidson is yanked from his sedate Indiana home. And abruptly deposited with an all-new family. Even more unnerving, he is parachuted into the notorious Twisp family of "Youth in Revolt" fame. Soon he will be hanging at the beach, acquiring a tan, and going into films and TV. Follow along for the next four summers as Nick copes with the challenges of coming of age in contemporary Los Angeles.Presenting C.D. Payne's 326,680-word comic love letter to youth, sexual awakening, and the entertainment culture of southern California. The final installment of the acclaimed Nick Twisp saga, this witty novel is its own self-contained (and riotous) story. Familiarity with the unbridled mayhem of the previous novels in the series is not required.Note: This novel contains Books 8-11 of the "Youth in Revolt" series, which are also available individually.

Four Summers in L.A.: The Nick Davidson Story

Genre Fiction

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