![]() “When the scandal broke, I, like the rest of the United States, was totally and completely obsessed,” says Julie Buxbaum, “but times a thousand - more than anyone else.” Buxbaum is the author of five novels, mostly for young adults, including the New York Times bestselling “ Tell Me Three Things,” but before she started writing, she was a lawyer. In a deeply divided nation, here, at last, was something we could all agree on: These people were monsters, and they deserved to be exposed, mocked and punished for their sins. Celebrities like Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin had collaborated with Rick Singer, a “private admissions counselor,” to fake test scores and athletic resumes in order buy their kids’ way into elite colleges. The story had everything we love to hate-read - it was a tale of extreme wealth and extreme greed. ![]() ![]() When news of the college admissions scandal broke in March 2019, much of the nation was thrilled by its promise of good gossip and ample schadenfreude. If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from, whose fees support independent bookstores. ![]()
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