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The Poet X
by Elizabeth Acevedo
A young girl in Harlem discovers her love for slam poetry as a way to express herself and navigate the challenges of her conservative Dominican family.
Xiomara Batista is a fifteen-year-old Dominican teenager living in Harlem, who loves to write poetry. Though she longs to share it with the world, her religious mother is only concerned with her ... (Wikipedia)
The Black Flamingo
by Dean Atta
A mixed-race boy discovers his identity and passion for drag while navigating through societal expectations and personal struggles.
Stonewall Book Award Winner! A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason ... (Barnes & Noble)
An Unwanted Guest
by Shari Lapena
A group of strangers are trapped in a remote hotel during a snowstorm, and one by one, they start to die.
A weekend retreat at a cozy mountain lodge is supposed to be the perfect getaway . . . but when the storm hits, no one is getting away It's winter in the Catskills and Mitchell's Inn, nestled deep in ... (Goodreads)
My Best Friend's Exorcism
by Grady Hendrix
A group of teens battle a demonic force that has possessed one of their friends.
Abby and Gretchen have been best friends since fifth grade, when they bonded over a shared love of E.T., roller-skating parties, and scratch-and-sniff stickers. But when they arrive at high school, ... (Goodreads)
Life As We Knew It
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
A teenage girl's struggle to survive an apocalyptic disaster, relying on her resilience and resourcefulness.
Miranda’s disbelief turns to fear in a split second when a meteor knocks the moon closer to the earth. How should her family prepare for the future when worldwide tsunamis wipe out the coasts, ... (Goodreads)
My Sister, the Serial Killer
by Oyinkan Braithwaite
A darkly comedic novel about a Nigerian woman who must cover up her sister's murders.
NOMINATED FOR THE 2019 BOOKER PRIZE, WINNER OF THE LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR MYSTERY/THRILLER,FINALIST FOR THE 2019 WOMEN'S PRIZE, Korede’s sister Ayoola is many things: the favorite child, the ... (Barnes & Noble)
If Only I Could Tell You
by Hannah Beckerman
Two sisters, estranged for decades, confront family secrets and heartbreak as they try to mend their relationship.
“I loved it (even though it made me cry).”—Jojo Moyes For fans of, This Is Us, comes a story of a family divided and the secret that can possibly unite them – a life-affirming novel with a twist will ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Cheerleaders
by Kara Thomas
Five cheerleaders died in a year. The sister of one of them investigates and uncovers dark secrets.
"Sharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing."—KAREN M. MCMANUS,, New York Times, bestselling author of, One of Us Is Lying,"A crafty, dark, and disturbing story."—KATHLEEN GLASGOW,, New York ... (Barnes & Noble)
An American Marriage
by Tayari Jones
A newlywed couple's lives are torn apart when the husband is wrongfully convicted of a crime. The novel explores love, loyalty, and injustice.
Roy, a sales representative for a textbook company, and Celestial, an artist specializing in custom made baby dolls, are newlyweds who live in Atlanta. After their first year of marriage they travel ... (Wikipedia)
Little Monsters
by Kara Thomas
A teenage girl investigates the disappearance of her best friend, uncovering dark secrets and dangerous lies in their small town.
Kacey is the new girl in Broken Falls. When she moved in with her father, she stepped into a brand-new life. A life with a stepbrother, a stepmother, and strangest of all, an adoring younger half ... (Goodreads)
Lady in the Lake
by Laura Lippman
A housewife-turned-journalist investigates the murder of a missing woman in 1960s Baltimore, uncovering secrets and corruption along the way.
A New York Times Bestseller The revered, New York Times, bestselling author returns with a novel set in 1960s Baltimore that combines modern psychological insights with elements of classic noir, ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Crooked Kind of Perfect
by Linda Urban
Zoe dreams of playing piano at Carnegie Hall, but instead gets an organ and competes in the Perform-O-Rama.
Ten-year-old Zoe Elias has perfect piano dreams. She can practically feel the keys under her flying fingers; she can hear the audience's applause. All she needs is a baby grand so she can start her ... (Goodreads)
Croak
by Gina Damico
Teenager Lex is sent to live with her uncle, who turns out to be a Grim Reaper. She must learn to embrace her new life and powers.
Fed up with her wild behavior, sixteen-year-old Lex's parents ship her off to upstate New York to live with her Uncle Mort for the summer, hoping that a few months of dirty farm work will whip her ... (Goodreads)
Girl Made of Stars
by Ashley Herring Blake
Mara's world is shattered when her twin brother is accused of rape. She must navigate the complexities of loyalty, love, and trauma.
Twin siblings Mara and Owen attend a weekend party with their peers from Pebblebrook High School. There, Owen meets up with his girlfriend, Hannah. Mara sees Charlie, her former girlfriend, holding ... (Wikipedia)
Livia Lone
by Barry Eisler
Livia Lone, a sex crimes detective, seeks revenge on the people who destroyed her family and forced her into sexual slavery.
Seattle PD sex-crimes detective Livia Lone knows the monsters she hunts. Sold by her Thai parents along with her little sister, Nason; marooned in America; abused by the men who trafficked them…the ... (Goodreads)
The Killer Collective
by Barry Eisler
A group of skilled assassins and intelligence operatives team up to take down a corrupt politician. Fast-paced action and suspenseful plot twists ensue.
A fast-paced, page-turning novel of betrayal, vengeance, and depraved secrets in high places from the New York Times bestselling author of the John Rain and Livia Lone series. When a joint ... (Goodreads)
Gabi, a Girl in Pieces
by Isabel Quintero
Gabi, a Mexican-American teenager, navigates through her senior year of high school while dealing with family drama, body image issues, and discovering her own identity.
Gabi Hernandez chronicles her last year in high school in her diary: college applications, Cindy's pregnancy, Sebastian's coming out, the cute boys, her father's meth habit, and the food she craves. ... (Goodreads)
The Last Star
by Rick Yancey
A quest to save the world from extinction, amidst an alien invasion.
The enemy is Other. The enemy is us. They’re down here, they’re up there, they’re nowhere. They want the Earth, they want us to have it. They came to wipe us out, they came to save us. But beneath ... (Goodreads)
Dexter By Design
by Jeff Lindsay
Dexter Morgan, blood spatter analyst and serial killer, is back to solve a series of gruesome murders in Miami's art world.
After the events of the previous book , Dexter Morgan is eager to resume his hobby of stalking violent criminals, but first, he must endure a honeymoon in Paris with his unsuspecting wife, Rita . At ... (Wikipedia)
The Natural Way of Things
by Charlotte Wood
Ten women are imprisoned in the Australian outback for crimes against men. A brutal exploration of misogyny and power.
Ten young women are held prisoner somewhere in the Australian bush by two male guards and a woman who purports to be a nurse. The women come to discover that they are all connected in that they are ... (Wikipedia)
Bloodhound
by Tamora Pierce
A young girl on a mission to find a kidnapped prince must rely on her wits and her trusty bloodhound.
Beka's story continues when she gets sloppy with her reports to Ahuda, and she decides to practice again by starting a new journal. Now a first year Dog, Beka works the Evening Watch with her ... (Wikipedia)
Piecing Me Together
by Renée Watson
An African-American teen's journey to self-discovery and personal empowerment.
Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner, New York Times, bestseller, "Timely and timeless." —Jacqueline Woodson,"Important and deeply moving." —John Green Acclaimed author Renee ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dexter in the Dark
by Jeff Lindsay
Dexter Morgan, blood spatter analyst and serial killer, faces a new challenge when his Dark Passenger disappears.
Dexter Morgan investigates a double homicide at the University of Miami campus, where 2 female students have been found burned & beheaded. Their heads are replaced by the ceramic heads of bulls. ... (Wikipedia)
Giant Days, Vol. 1
by John Allison
Three friends navigate their first semester of university, facing new challenges and making new connections.
Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of handwringing ... (Goodreads)
The Dead and the Gone
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
After an asteroid hits the moon, life in New York City becomes a struggle for survival. Follow the story of a teenage boy and his family.
Susan Beth Pfeffer’s Life as We Knew It enthralled and devastated readers with its brutal but hopeful look at an apocalyptic event–an asteroid hitting the moon, setting off a tailspin of horrific ... (Goodreads)
The Cutting Season
by Attica Locke
A murder mystery set on a Louisiana plantation, exploring the legacy of slavery and the complexities of race relations in the modern South.
The American South in the twenty-first century. A plantation owned for generations by a rich family. So much history. And a dead body. Just after dawn, Caren walks the grounds of Belle Vie, the ... (Goodreads)
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 2
by Bisco Hatori
Follow the misadventures of Haruhi, a scholarship student who accidentally joins a club of handsome boys who entertain female clients.
The uproarious comedy about a girl enlisted to work in a lavish host club! In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids' school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working ... (Barnes & Noble)
Seedfolks
by Paul Fleischman
A diverse group of people transform a vacant lot into a community garden, learning about themselves and each other along the way.
ALA Best Book for Young Adults ∙ School Library Journal Best Book ∙ Publishers Weekly Best Book ∙ IRA/CBC Children's Choice ∙ NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts A Vietnamese girl ... (Barnes & Noble)
Waistcoats & Weaponry
by Gail Carriger
Teenage girl foils a plot to overthrow the monarchy while attending etiquette school.
Class is back in session...., Sophronia continues her second year at finishing school in style—with a steel-bladed fan secreted in the folds of her ball gown, of course. Such a fashionable choice of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Scarlet Feather
by Maeve Binchy
Two friends start a catering business in Dublin, facing challenges and personal struggles along the way.
Set in contemporary Ireland, filled with warmth, wit, and drama, Scarlet Feather is the story of Cathy Scarlet and Tom Feather, their spouses, families, and friends, and the struggling new catering ... (Goodreads)
