Recommendations based on Call It What You Wantby Brigid Kemmerer

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  1. More Than We Can Tell

    by Brigid Kemmerer
    A young boy and girl struggle with their past traumas while navigating their present lives and feelings for each other.

    Rev Fletcher is battling the demons of his past. But with loving adoptive parents by his side, he’s managed to keep them at bay...until he gets a letter from his abusive father and the trauma of his ... (Goodreads)

  2. A Curse So Dark and Lonely

    by Brigid Kemmerer
    A modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast, where a cursed prince must find true love to break the spell.

    A, New York Times, bestseller! " Has everything you'd want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale." - Jodi Picoult, In a lush, contemporary fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Brigid Kemmerer ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Panic

    by Lauren Oliver
    In a small town, a game of Panic is played every summer, where the stakes are high and the risks are deadly.

    From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver comes a captivating, thrilling novel of fear, friendship, courage, and hope that will leave readers gasping for air. Panic began as so many things ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Birthday Girl

    by Haruki Murakami
    A waitress's 20th birthday takes an unexpected turn when she meets an older man with a strange request.

    In a frame story , a married woman with children recounts to her friend what happened on her twentieth birthday (the age of majority in Japan). The woman begins by saying she spent that day working ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Five Feet Apart

    by Rachael Lippincott
    Two teenagers with cystic fibrosis fall in love but must stay six feet apart to avoid cross-infection.

    Stella Grant is a cystic fibrosis patient who actively uses social media to cope with her illness and tries to live a normal life. She meets another CF patient, William "Will" Newman, who is at the ... (Wikipedia)

  6. The Fates Divide

    by Veronica Roth
    The sequel to "Carve the Mark," follows the fates of Akos and Cyra as they navigate a world of power and politics.

    #1 New York Times Bestseller! In the second book of the Carve the Mark duology, globally bestselling, Divergent, author Veronica Roth reveals how Cyra and Akos fulfill their fates., The Fates Divide, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. This Song Will Save Your Life

    by Leila Sales
    A teenage girl discovers her passion for music and finds a place to belong.

    Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski’s strong suit. All throughout her life, she’s been the butt of every joke and the outsider in every conversation. When a final attempt at popularity ... (Goodreads)

  8. A List of Cages

    by Robin Roe
    Heart-wrenching story of two boys, once foster brothers, who reunite in high school and confront their traumatic past.

    This "gripping and moving" story of two foster brothers sharply examines the impact of loss, grief, and abuse (Emma Donohgue, bestselling author of, Room,) — and celebrates the power of friendship. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. My Hero Academia, Vol. 1

    by Kohei Horikoshi
    In a world where superpowers are the norm, a boy without powers dreams of becoming a hero. His journey begins at a prestigious academy for heroes-in-training.

    Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn’t got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The Bookshop of Yesterdays

    by Amy Meyerson
    Miranda inherits a bookstore from her estranged uncle and discovers a scavenger hunt of clues to uncover family secrets.

    Look for Amy Meyerson’s new novel The Imperfects , a captivating literary page-turner. THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Best Books of Summer 2018 Selection by Philadelphia Inquirer and Library Journal ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Witch Hat Atelier, Vol. 1

    by Kamome Shirahama
    Young Coco dreams of becoming a witch, but magic is forbidden. When she breaks the rules, she's taken to a magical atelier to learn the craft.

    Best of the Year — AV Club, New York Public Library, Nerdist, SYFY Wire, Chicago Public Library, ,",Harry Potter, meets, Kiki's Delivery Service,!" -AV Club A beautifully-illustrated story about a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. This Is Where It Ends

    by Marieke Nijkamp
    A high school shooting unfolds over 54 minutes, told from multiple perspectives.

    THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER from Marieke Nijkamp and one of the best realistic fiction young adult books of the decade (Buzzfeed, Paste, Book Riot), This Is Where It Ends is a "gritty, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Aurora Rising

    by Amie Kaufman
    A group of misfit cadets find themselves on a mission to save the universe from an ancient evil.

    From the internationally bestselling authors of THE ILLUMINAE FILES comes an epic new science fiction adventure. The year is 2380, and the graduating cadets of Aurora Academy are being assigned their ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Way I Used to Be

    by Amber Smith
    After being raped by her brother's best friend, Eden struggles to cope with the aftermath and keep her secret hidden.

    A New York Times bestseller. In the tradition of Speak, this extraordinary debut novel “is a poignant book that realistically looks at the lasting effects of trauma on love, relationships, and life” ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. The Bride Test

    by Helen Hoang
    Khai Diep avoids relationships due to his autism until his mother travels to Vietnam to find him a bride. Emotions: Heartwarming, Romantic, Emotional, Hopeful

    Khai Diep has no feelings. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but not big, important emotions—like grief. And love. He thinks ... (Goodreads)

  16. King's Cage

    by Victoria Aveyard
    A young woman's fight against a tyrannical regime, determined to break free of her captors.

    The third book in the thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling series! In this breathless third installment to Victoria Aveyard’s #1, New York Times, bestselling Red Queen series, rebellion is rising ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Dry

    by Neal Shusterman
    A gripping story of a California drought that spirals out of control, leaving a family fighting for survival in a world without water.

    “The authors do not hold back.” —,Booklist, (starred review), “The palpable desperation that pervades the plot...feels true, giving it a chilling air of inevitability.” —,Publishers Weekly, (starred ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly

    by Sun-mi Hwang
    A hen's quest to break free of her mundane life and fulfill her dream of flying.

    A Korean, Charlotte's Web,More than 2 million copies sold, This is the story of a hen named Sprout. No longer content to lay eggs on command, only to have them carted off to the market, she glimpses ... (Goodreads)

  19. Almond

    by Won-pyung Sohn
    Yunjae has synesthesia and a traumatic past. He meets Gon, who helps him confront his fears and find healing.

    WALL STREET JOURNAL STORIES THAT CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE PICK * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'S STAY HOME AND READ PICK * SALON'S BEST AND BOLDEST * BUSTLE'S MOST ANTICIPATED, The Emissary, meets, The Curious ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Glass Sword

    by Victoria Aveyard
    Mare Barrow's quest to find and recruit others with special abilities leads her to a dangerous mission that could change everything.

    Book 2 in the thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling series! Perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series,, Glass Sword, is the high-stakes follow-up to the #1, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Hating Game

    by Sally Thorne
    A lighthearted battle of wits between two enemies who eventually fall in love.

    Debut author Sally Thorne bursts on the scene with a hilarious and sexy workplace comedy all about that thin, fine line between hate and love. Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Kiss Quotient

    by Helen Hoang
    A heartwarming romance between a brilliant econometrician with Asperger's and a charming male escort.

    From the author of, The Bride Test, comes a romance novel hailed as one of, The Washington Post,’s 50 Notable Works of Fiction in 2018 and one of Amazon’s Top 100 Books of 2018!,“This is such a fun ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. The Wicked King

    by Holly Black
    A power struggle ensues as Jude tries to maintain control over the Faerie realm, while navigating her complicated relationship with Cardan.

    The enchanting and bloodthirsty sequel to the, New York Times, bestselling novel, The Cruel Prince —, now in paperback! You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. On Chesil Beach

    by Ian McEwan
    A young couple's journey through a difficult, yet passionate, wedding night.

    In July 1962, Edward Mayhew, a graduate student of history, and Florence Ponting, a violinist of a string quartet, have just been married and are spending their honeymoon in a small hotel on the ... (Wikipedia)

  25. An Ember in the Ashes

    by Sabaa Tahir
    A young woman's fight for freedom in a world of tyranny and oppression.

    A Scholar girl by the name of Laia lives in the Martial Empire with her grandparents and brother Darin in the city of Serra. Their existence is a grueling one as they are seen as second-class ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Fortunately, the Milk

    by Neil Gaiman
    A wild and wacky journey through time and space, involving pirates and dinosaurs.

    An absolute delight of a madcap story for the young (and young-at-heart) by New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, with equal parts pirates and piranhas, adventure and aliens, oddity and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. The Red Pyramid

    by Rick Riordan
    Young siblings embark on a quest to save the world from a long forgotten evil.

    The novel opens with Carter and his father Julius Kane visiting Carter's sister Sadie, who has lived with her maternal grandparents in London since the death of their mother, Ruby Kane . Julius, a ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Out of My Mind

    by Sharon M. Draper
    A young girl with cerebral palsy struggles to overcome obstacles and prove her ability.

    Melody Brooks is a girl who was born with cerebral palsy . Also, who is ten years old. Her parents have done everything they can to help her live a normal life, but life is often frustrating for ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Artemis

    by Andy Weir
    A young woman's daring heist to save her city on the moon.

    Jazz Bashara is a criminal. Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you're not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional ... (Goodreads)

  30. Bartleby the Scrivener

    by Herman Melville
    A story of a mysterious scrivener whose refusal to comply with workplace demands leads to tragedy.

    The narrator is an unnamed Manhattan lawyer, aged around his late 50s, with a business in legal documents. He already employs two scriveners , Nippers and Turkey, to copy legal documents by hand, but ... (Wikipedia)