The Usual Rules Resources

Learn more about author Joyce Maynard and her other books by visiting her official website.

If you want your own dog-eared copy of The Usual Rules, you can pick it up in paperback or hardcover here.

If you'd like to read more about the 9/11 attacks, you can visit the National September 11 Memorial and Museum… or peruse its website

Read this profile of Maynard to understand why she decided to write a book about 9/11, and how she likes to tackle "forbidden territory" in all her books.

The Usual Rules is mentioned in this New York Times piece about 9/11 fiction and the writers who are leading the way.

If you want a quick overview on The Usual Rules, you can watch this fan-made book trailer that delivers all the salient points.

The cover of The Usual Rules shows a pretty sad girl. "Sad" is exactly how Wendy feels throughout the book.

Author Joyce Maynard looks like every bit the sun-kissed California girl herself—which probably explains why she describes the sights so expertly.

Wonder what the New York City skyline used to look like before 9/11? The World Trade Center was definitely on display.

Seeing the faces of all the victims of 9/11 is quite overwhelming. That said, it also shows us the scope of the tragedy, and it's important to remember all who were lost.