Teen Books

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The Oks are not ok / Grace K. Shim.
"Seventeen-year-old Elena Ok (pronounced “Oak”) has mastered the art of being both a Los Angeles party girl and financially savvy influencer, but her family doesn’t see the brilliance behind her carefully curated image. Instead, they endlessly praise her …
In time with you : a novel / Kristin Dwyer.
"Nieve Monroe is devastated after her boyfriend Carter dies saving her from drowning. Even worse she blames herself for his death… and so does his best friend, Max. He was there with them on that fateful day, and he’s never liked Nieve. Unable to pull her…
The curse of Heartwood Academy / Marty Chan.
"Fifteen-year-old Allie Lau is not excited to attend Heartwood Academy, a posh boarding school deep in a remote forest. Subject to the whims of senior students, Allie faces an initiation ritual called the test, which requires her and other new students to…
Kendrick Lamar : revolutionary in rhymes / Carla Mooney.
"Lamar’s songwriting transcends the boundaries of music, exploring themes of race, identity, social justice, and more. He has something to say, and people stop to listen—and to reward his work with one of the most prestigious awards in the United States. …
If we never end / Laura Taylor Namey.
"Sylvie Castellano is used to goodbyes. Every summer, her friends leave to vacation at faraway beaches and her parents jet off to work on a luxury yacht, dumping her with her tia Vivian. Sylvie may love her aunt Viv, but just once, she wishes the summer h…
A thousand perfect lies / Monica Murphy.
"New York native Billie Vale arrives at Wickham Academy, England's most elite boarding school, with a forged identity as Belinda Winters and one mission: clear her sister's name. Isla lies in a coma, accused of killing her best friend. Billie has one shot…
She drinks the light / Yasmin Angoe.
"Addae has spent her whole life on the Golden Isle, a private island off the coast of South Carolina that has been in her family for centuries. Island residents don’t really fraternize with mainlanders, and for good reason. Golden Isle was founded by the …
Midnight on the Celestial / Julia Alexandra.
"Roe Damarcus has never been afraid of the dead. Her power to summon spirits has awed the guests of her esteemed family’s galas for as long as she can remember. Her future is certain, and her gift will be another shining jewel in the Damarcus legacy. But…
Lies we tell about the stars / Susie Nadler.
"Celeste Muldoon is alone when the Big One finally hits, because, for the first time ever, her best friend stood her up after school. Nicky and Celeste share a birthday, matching tattoos, an obsession with the upcoming Mars mission, and pretty much everyt…
Ramin Abbas has major questions / Ahmad Saber.
"Ramin Abbas has spent his whole life obeying his parents, his Imam, and, of course, Allah—no questions asked. But when he starts crushing on the ridiculously handsome captain of the soccer team, so many things he’d always been so sure about are becoming …
Her hidden fire / Cliodhna O'Sullivan.
"In a world where dragons soar through the skies and magical abilities are an elite privilege, the ruling family of Ailm’s Keep is on a knife-edge: Can their son Ionáin prove that he can channel magic, or will his entire family be cast out in disgrace? É…
The boyfriend launcher / RaeChell Garrett.
"When soccer star Dru Eason’s longtime crush Kai finally asks her out, she can’t say no. She also can’t say yes. Not when she knows things with him will end just as they have with all of her exes. They’ll date, break up, and in a matter of days he’ll beco…
Daughter of the cursed kingdom / Jasmine Skye.
"Born a bone witch, with the power to raise the dead, Shaw has spent her life preparing to take her place as Death's Heir, so she can lead her people to victory in an unavoidable, prophesied war. But then she met Rosy, sweet, stubborn Rosy, the most power…
Fractured signals / Lyndsay Ely
"The Skibidi Toilet invasion struck without warning. By the time humanity understood the alien threat, the enemies had already swarmed across Earth, wiping out entire cities. The brave Cameramen have led the resistance, but they're losing ground fast - ev…
Onward : 16 climate fiction stories to inspire hope / edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter.
Sixteen short stories highlight how climate change affects everyone and how activism and action can help curb the global crisis.
The bones of Makaidos. Part 1, Refining fires / Bryan Davis.
"The realms of Hades and Earth have collided. While the dead roam the Earth, a temporary wall of flames shields the innocent villagers of the Second Eden from devious dragon Arramos, the Nephilim giants, and the dragons of darkness. But how long will thi…
We run this house : the girls' guide to flag football / AnnaSofia Dickens.
"Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports today! There are 20 million players in 100 countries, and the number of girls playing in the US keeps rising thanks to club, high school, and college leagues operating in dozens of states. Plus, flag foo…
This wretched beauty : a Dorian Gray remix / Elle Grenier.
"Happiness needs to be earned in the face of impossible odds, or there’s no beauty in it. London, 1867. Dorian Gray is the heir to a title and their family’s estate, but they’ve never been given the chance to decide whether that’s actually what they want…
The spiral key / Kelsey Day.
"At the start of each school year, Madison Pembroke, the most popular girl at Lincoln Academy, sends out invitations to her epic birthday party in the form of custom forged spiral keys. For that one night, a few lucky teens get to enter Ametrine, a virtua…
The fall of Iris Henley / Jennifer Graham.
"All it takes to ruin someone’s life is the stroke of a key. Just ask Iris Henley. Her life is destroyed when someone posts an anonymous message on her high school’s subreddit thread: “Iris Henley is a killer. I’ve been too scared to come forward until no…
Estela, undrowning / René Peña-Govea.
"Estela Morales is one of the only Latinas who tested into San Francisco’s most exclusive public high school. In her senior year, Estela just wants to keep her head down, eke out a passing grade from her racist Spanish teacher, and get into her dream coll…
Introduction to anime and manga : from magical girls to pirate kings / Mari Bolte.
"Browse any bookstore or click through options on your favorite streaming service, and you are bound to find a wide assortment of manga and anime. But what exactly are manga and anime? Manga and anime are two art forms that come from Japan. One is print,…
The light that blinds us / Andy Darcy Theo.
"After a childhood haunted by disturbing hallucinations of the Shadow Man, Alexis Michaels’s only comfort is the blue amulet he’s had since before he can remember. Now, the visions have gone, and Alexis craves a normal life. But when a trip to Stonehenge …
Red star rebels / Amie Kaufman.
"It’s 2067, and the Graves family has transformed Mars from a lifeless rock into a chaotic patch of settlements. You can buy a one-way ticket to a new life–if you’re rich. Enter Hunter Graves, the handsome, ambitious grandson of the man who settled Mars. …
Paradise Coast / Suzanne Young.
"Deep in the Everglades, there was once a luxurious and legendary hotel enjoyed by the wealthy elite. Until one mysterious night when a fire tore through the building, killing a young socialite and casting blame on a local dock worker. Soon after, the hot…
Coming home : adapted for young adults / Brittney Griner with Michelle Burford ; adapted by Tonya Abari.
"On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner arrived in Moscow ready to play for a Russian women’s basketball team. Instead, a security checkpoint became her gateway to hell and she was arrested for mistakenly carrying a small amount of an illegal substance in …
Be right back / Bill Wood.
"One year after their last case, the Samera gang is back -- just in time for Halloween ... and a killer who wants their story to end. College has scattered the once-tight crew, but Cam can't let go of the past. Now back in Sanera as a reluctant assistant …
Burn the water : a novel / by Billy Ray.
"The year is 2425 and London is underwater. Three hundred years ago, rising oceans drowned a vast majority of the English Isle. London is now a jungle of dead skyscrapers and submerged streets. Fighting over the scraps of a world none can remember, two Ho…
When I was death / Alexis Henderson.
"Roslyn isn’t herself anymore. It’s been a year since her sister, Adeline, died under mysterious circumstances, and Roslyn is still tormented by her absence. So when the elusive caravan of girls that Adeline spent her last summer with rolls back into town…
The twelve / Joey Graceffa with Mackenzie Lyn Marr
"Each month, a Zodiac Witch is born, her magic written by the stars. Ophelia and Serena—twin sisters born on the cusp of Pisces and Aries—are trapped in the cold confines of an orphanage until fate rips them from obscurity. Suddenly, they are invited int…
Love on ice / Sara Ney.
"Harper Conrad figures when opportunity knocks, smart girls listen. Which is why when she catches high school hockey star Easton Westermann in her backyard after stealing their rival school’s mascot, she knows exactly what to do. The deal is simple: In e…
Love, Sivvy : a novel inspired by the life, letters, and diaries of young Sylvia Plath / R.L. Toalson.
"Sylvia Plath knows she was born to be remembered. She loves learning, literature, and writing, especially poetry. The problem is, she’s coming of age in a time when women are expected to happily set aside their dreams for a husband and a home. Even in hi…
Ungodly chaos / Selma Soren.
"Amira Shah is having a perfectly good, perfectly normal year—until her boyfriend (and hottest boy in school) Kaidan Jaziri breaks up with her on her seventeenth birthday. But Amira is never one to let things go, and after overhearing Kaidan loudly arguin…
Quick guide to ADHD / Carla Mooney.
"ADHD affects the way the brain functions. People with ADHD often have trouble focusing, staying still, and controlling their actions. ADHD symptoms typically begin in childhood but can affect people of all ages. Although there is no cure for ADHD, treatm…
Goodbye and everything after / Mae Coyiuto.
"It’s been five years since Nika’s beloved father passed away, but her family has never fully grieved. They don’t speak of him much at all, except on the anniversary of his death. Whenever they visit her father’s grave, Nika’s superstitious mother still i…
Love in ruins / Auriane Desombre.
"When Natalie Campbell sets out on a class trip to Greece, she knows that checking off a summer bucket list with her best friend, Liam, is the perfect way to deal (or rather, not deal) with her new OCD diagnosis she’s doing a beautiful job of ignoring. Bu…
The beasts we raise / D.L. Taylor.
"Newly-appointed Prime Mancella is desperate to keep the peace within her realm and within herself. Having recently acquired the power to physically split into separate versions of herself, her identity is beginning to fracture—along with her land, which …
They call her Regret / Channelle Desamours.
"Every year horror-loving Simone Washington throws an epic Halloween party for her classmates. Party-planning is her favorite escape from the dark secrets in her past, and this year, she’s taking things up a notch with an invitation-only event to celebrat…
Postscript / Cory McCarthy.
"On the far side of a swift and unknowable apocalypse, a few sapiens are surviving off the last scraps of humanity. No longer recognizable as Cape Cod, the dunes of their archipelago are empty apart from regrets and ruins—until West blows in like a storm.…
The birth of genetics / Joy Hakim.
"It's the dawn of the twentieth century. Darwin has theorized that traits get passed down through generations, and Mendel has come up with a mathematical formula that predicts how traits reappear over time. But a key mystery remains: is there a recipe for…
From the ashes. The Bones of Makaidos, Part two / Bryan Davis.
"Four years have passed since Billy Bannister and his allies arrived in Second Eden to defend it from the forces of darkness. Bonnie, Acacia, and Sapphira are still missing, and the realms of Hades and Earth remain locked in a cataclysmic merging of world…
To the death / Andrea Tang.
"Eighteen-year-old Samantha Chan wants only one thing: revenge for her brother’s death in an illegal magical duel. Ever since that terrible day, she’s been quietly working with legitimate dueling champion Lysander Rook and biding her time until she can ta…
Footeprint : Eunice Newton Foote at the dawn of climate science and women's rights / Lindsay H. Metcalf.
"Meet Eunice Newton Foote, a woman way before her time. From the Seneca Falls Convention to the halls of the US Patent Office in Washington, DC, Eunice Newton Foote blazed a trail for independence and inquiry. Today our planet faces an uncertain future, a…
Every last liar / Kate Francis.
"On the first anniversary of a tragic fire at their high school, seven teenagers jump at the chance to attend a luxury desert retreat. But when they're left at a rundown abandoned motel and a sinister text message accuses them of complicity in the fire, t…
The cursed queen's daughter / Elly Blake.
"Fearless Thea has never known life outside of war. As the favorite daughter of the Sylvan King, she’s a relentless fighter who longs to lead his army as First Huntsman, ignoring the pretty clothes and fanciful notions others enjoy. But when a mysterious …
Until the clock strikes midnight / Alechia Dow.
"Darling is the most talented—and unusual—Guardian to get a chance at winning the coveted once-in-a-generation Mortal Outcome Council mentorship. Getting the spot would mean having the opportunity to shape the future happiness of all mortal realms—if she …
Wheel of wrath / A.A. Vora.
"Mayana is burning. Following the rupture of the barrier protecting the peaceful upper realm, soldiers from the lower realm of Malin invade and wage war on the Mayani kingdoms. Born into scarcity, the soldiers crave the lives of abundance they’ve been dep…
Bang! : the art, history, and science of fireworks / Ron Miller.
"The science and craft of creating fireworks is called pyrotechnics. The word comes from two Greek words: pyro, meaning “fire,” and techne, meaning “art.” The art of fire. Have you ever seen or used a pyrotechnic device? Maybe you’ve held a sparkler at a …
This ain't our first rodeo / by Liara Tamani.
"This ain’t Josie’s first rodeo. Her parents own several fancy restaurants in Houston, and they just opened a new one right outside the stadium. Josie is expected to stay inside the restaurant and help, and maybe take over their growing empire one day, bu…
The sun and the starmaker / Rachel Griffin.
"Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in s…
Enola Holmes and the clanging coffin / Nancy Springer.
"In February 1891, London, Enola Holmes—the much younger sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes—is attending a burial when she hears the faint sound of a handbell in the graveyard. It is not in Enola’s nature to ignore such oddities, no matter the occasion…
Bridge of storms : a mortal engines novel / Philip Reeve
"Tamzin Pook and her motley crew of friends have been hired to save Museion, a traction city full of precious books and art, from the Junkyard Dogs. They're a vicious gang that has surrounded Museion and keeps it trapped in the mountain valley known as th…
99 things to do before you finish high school (revised and updated) / Steven Jenkins, Erika Stalder, and Evan Villas ; with art by Azadeh Houshyar.
"Being in high school is about a lot more than going to high school. It's about discovering new places, hobbies, and people―and opening your eyes to the world. This book teaches the stuff teens won’t learn in high school, like how to host a film festival…
The kiss bet : based on the graphic novel by Ingrid Ochoa / Farrah Penn
"It’s senior year and Sara Lin just turned eighteen. The last thing she needs is to worry about having her first kiss. Sara understands that her first kiss is a rite of passage, one that she takes very seriously, even if everyone around her doesn’t. She …
Snagged / Carrie Harris.
"Sixteen-year-old Leigh Carroll has been through it—when she lost her mom as a baby, she and her dad had to move to a small apartment in Philadelphia where they are scraping by. Leigh has an afterschool job at a hardware store and her dad works nights, so…
A practical guide to dating a demon / Hannah Reynolds.
"As a scholarship student at the magical Lyceum, Naomi would rather focus on deciphering ancient scrolls than dating. Especially since the only boys asking her out are less interested in a night in Naomi’s company than an introduction to her influential a…
Queen of faces / Petra Lord.
"Anabelle Gage is trapped in a male body, and it’s rotting from the inside out. But Ana can’t afford to escape it, even as the wealthiest in Caimor buy and discard expensive designer bodies without a thought. When she fails to gain admittance to the prest…
A stage set for villains / Shannon J. Spann.
"The gods are dead. All that's left are the players... The performers of the Playhouse are as worshiped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper kno…
It lurks in the night / Sarah Dass.
"All Maya Woods wants is to reunite her three best friends, Pearl, Erica, and Lystra, for one last epic boat trip to the islands around their Caribbean home before they all graduate from high school. But the girls are forced to make an emergency landing o…
Call of the dragon / Natasha Bowen.
"Moremi has only ever known peace in the Kingdom of Kwa, thanks to the two dragon gods keeping an unspeakable evil at bay. But when the king tries to claim the gods’ power for himself, it all goes dreadfully wrong. The great dragons are injured and flee .…
Heart's gambit / J. D. Myall.
"The Baldwins and the Davenports have been sworn enemies for centuries. Ever since Venus Davenport and Titus Baldwin, two enslaved kids, fell in love, tried to run away, and got caught by their mistress, Sabine, a powerful witch. Desperate for freedom, th…
Sibylline / by Melissa de la Cruz ; created by Melissa de la Cruz and Michael Johnston.
"Raven, Atticus, and Dorian have dreamed of attending Sibylline for as long as they can remember. But when the magical university rejects them, the friends’ plans for a future studying the arcane together begin crashing down. Until they decide to steal an…
Stolen midnights / Katherine Quinn.
"In the city of Andalay, the ruling Fates bestow gifts among society’s most favored. When Damien, a cold and hardened thief, is hired to steal one of those gifts—meant for the “princess” of Ward One, Wren Hayes—he finds himself entangled in a web of secre…
Five nights at Freddy's : the official movie novel / created by Scott Cawthon; adapted by Andrea Waggener.
"A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he learns that the night shift at Freddy's won't be so easy to make it thorough." --Adapted from back cover.
Forest of the pygmies / Isabel Allende ; translated from the Spanish by Margaret Sayers Peden.
"Once again Alexander Cold and his indomitable journalist grandmother, Kate, are braving the mystical unknown, this time in the heart of Africa. Along with Alex's friend Nadia Santos and a photographic crew from International Geographic magazine, they hav…
Lights out / Jenni Fletcher.
"He’s a future international racing champion, but she’s making it hard to stay on track... Maisie Evans is a dedicated university student who still secretly dreams of the glittering sports career she abandoned. Giovanni Bauer is the resident bad boy of Fo…
Within these county lines / Brian Zepka
"Eighteen-year-old Stetson Delancey never thought breaking up with his boyfriend would turn him invisible. In Penango County, Pennsylvania, high school couples carve their names into the legendary Ardor Tree, a rite of passage said to grant love that last…
If all the stars go dark / S.G. Prince.
"When eighteen-year-old Keller Hartman is recruited into the Legion’s most prestigious galactic unit, it’s a dream come true. He's worked hard for this. He’s ready to prove himself. The problem? His new partner—the beautiful, no-nonsense pilot Lament Brin…
Soul of a gentleman witch / David Ferraro.
"Perpetually seventeen, Callum the green witch is indebted to the Devil until he fulfills 666 tasks. When Lucifer offers Callum an unusual job that will end Callum's contract early and return his soul, Callum readily agrees. All Callum must do is ensure A…
101 lessons from the dugout : what baseball and softball can teach us about the game of life / Harley A. Rotbart and Ken Davidoff ; Foreword by David Wright.
"Every player or fan of baseball and softball thinks they know the game-and they do, at least the rules and the strategy. But take a deeper look, and you'll see there is so much more to be learned beyond the strikeouts, walks, base stealing, and double pl…
Sundown girls / L.S. Stratton.
"When sixteen-year-old Naomi Ward and her family head to a secluded cabin in the Shenandoah Valley for summer vacation they don’t know the small, mountain town of Sparksburg, Virginia has a dark and twisted past. But when they arrive, Naomi can’t shake th…
Dark moon : the blood altar / with Enhypen ; created by HYBE ; translation by WEBTOON.
"The seven most popular boys at Decelis Academy share a secret—they’re vampires. The brothers have been on the run for years after a mysterious enemy burned down their orphanage, and just when they think they’ve finally found a bit of respite, the appeara…
Her name in the sky / Kelly Quindlen.
"Hannah has big plans for senior year: football games, Mardi Gras parties, and spring break on the beach with her tight-knit group of friends. No drama, no detours. Just a year to remember. Falling for another girl—her best friend, Baker—was not part of …
Love me tomorrow / Emiko Jean.
"What if your true love could write to you from the future? Seventeen-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher doesn’t believe in love, not after her parents’ bitter divorce. So when she attends the festival of Tanabata, her wish is simple: proof that love is rea…
The princess and the farmer boy / by Kailah Hinckson ; with Mycah Dhyll.
"Princess Maggie has everything she could ever want—wealth, beauty, and a kingdom that adores her. Yet her heart longs for something more: someone who truly sees her. When she meets Coby, a kind and hardworking farmer, she discovers the love she’s always …
Gone before you knew me / Renate Wildermuth
"Told through a series of redacted confessions recorded by a secret agency, this is the story of Talya— a girl who’s equal parts Katniss Everdeen and Harriet the Spy. Sharp-eyed and fiercely independent, she navigates crushes, cliques, bullies, and conspi…
Japanese urban legends : an illustrated guide to monsters, myths & terrifying mysteries / edited by Itsuki Asazato.
"rom haunted schools and forgotten shrines to eerie train stations and vengeful spirits, Japanese Urban Legends lifts the lid on the spooky stories that have haunted Japan for generations. These 124 tales are filled with goosebump-inducing details and viv…
That crystal vibe : unlock your confidence and calm with crystal energy / Mandi Em, Celia Agnes
"Did you know that 44 per cent of people aged 13–25 engage with crystals as a spiritual exercise? Crystal wellness and mindfulness are fun, mystical, and exciting hobbies. Backed up by real expertise and carried out with awareness and intent, That Crystal…
How to own the world before you're 30 : a plain English guide to investing early for your future wealth and happiness / Andrew Craig
"To a great extent, the richest 1% of people in the world are, quite simply, the most financially literate 1% of people in the world. By reading this book, you will significantly increase your chances of being one of them. · Discover the money secret unde…