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The Meltdown
by Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley and his friends are stuck inside during a snowstorm and must find ways to entertain themselves.
On a hot day in January, Greg worries about climate change and how it will impact his life in the future. When he forgets about a social studies assignment, his mother punishes him by not allowing ... (Wikipedia)
The Getaway
by Jeff Kinney
The Heffley family goes on a tropical vacation, but things quickly go awry as they face mishaps and misadventures.
Greg Heffley and his family see an advertisement for Isla de Corales, a resort where his parents went for their honeymoon, on TV. To Greg's dismay, they skip Christmas to go to the resort instead. ... (Wikipedia)
Old School
by Jeff Kinney
A middle school student's misadventures as he navigates the tricky social and academic world of school.
Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That’s the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn’t ... (Goodreads)
Marriage for One
by Ella Maise
Jack and Rose's lives intertwine when she rents a room from him. They both have secrets, but can they overcome them to find love?
Jack and I, we did everything backward. The day he lured me into his office-which was also the first day we met-he proposed. You'd think a guy who looked like him-a bit cold maybe, but still striking ... (Goodreads)
Invisible Emmie
by Terri Libenson
Two girls, one popular and one introverted, navigate middle school and their own insecurities. Their stories intersect in unexpected ways.
Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Pact
by Karina Halle
Childhood friends make a pact to marry each other if they're still single at 30. But what happens when they fall in love with other people?
It all started with a pinky swear… Linden McGregor is tall, rugged, and gunslinger handsome; a helicopter pilot with a Scottish brogue and charm to spare. He’s also one of Stephanie Robson’s best ... (Goodreads)
Storm and Fury
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Trinity, a half-angel, half-gargoyle, must protect her ward against demons while navigating her own forbidden desires.
"Jennifer L. Armentrout is a master of weaving rich contemporary realism with magic and mayhem. Her characters will grab hold of your heart and refuse to let go. Every page left me wanting more."— ... (Barnes & Noble)
Goodbye Days
by Jeff Zentner
After a tragic accident, Carver sends goodbye texts to his deceased friend's phone, leading to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.
What if you could spend one last day with someone you lost? One day Carver Briggs had it all—three best friends, a supportive family, and a reputation as a talented writer at his high school, ... (Goodreads)
Prince of the Elves
by Kazu Kibuishi
The third book in the Amulet series. Emily and Navin must journey to the lost city of Cielis to save their mother and defeat the Elf King.
THE ENEMY GROWS STRONGER... Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new Amulets that will give him the power to ... (Goodreads)
Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space and the Subsequent Assault of the Equally Evil Lunchroom Zombie Nerds
by Dav Pilkey
Two mischievous boys and their superhero creation, Captain Underpants, battle evil cafeteria ladies from outer space and zombie nerds.
Zorx, Klax and Jennifer, three evil extraterrestrials , land on the rooftop of Jerome Horwitz Elementary School, but nobody is aware that their spaceship is on the roof of the school. Meanwhile, ... (Wikipedia)
Before We Were Strangers
by Renee Carlino
Childhood sweethearts reunite after 15 years, rekindling their love and uncovering secrets from the past.
From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years ... (Barnes & Noble)
Tilly and the Bookwanderers
by Anna James
Tilly discovers she can enter books and embarks on a magical adventure to save her favorite characters from a mysterious villain.
A magical adventure to delight the imagination. A curl-up-on-the-sofa debut from a uniquely talented author. Eleven year-old Tilly has lived above her grandparents' bookshop ever since her mother ... (Goodreads)
Lying in Wait
by Liz Nugent
A twisted tale of a family's dark secrets and the consequences of their actions.
My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it. On the surface, Lydia Fitzsimons has the perfect life—wife of a respected, successful judge, mother to a beloved son, ... (Goodreads)
The Cloud Searchers
by Kazu Kibuishi
A group of adventurers battle an evil force to save their world from destruction.
The Elf King, believing that Emily is too dangerous to be left alone, sends Gabilan, an assassin to hunt her down. At the same time, elf soldiers continue to hunt down Trellis, who is continuing his ... (Wikipedia)
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
by Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones can't keep her mouth shut and gets herself into trouble. She learns the importance of thinking before speaking.
Sometimes life is P.U. Junie B.'s having a rough week. First she got punishment for shooting off her mouth in kindergarten. And now she's in big trouble again! 'Cause Monday is Job Day, and Junie B. ... (Goodreads)
The Queen's Army
by Marissa Meyer
A prequel to the Lunar Chronicles, following the transformation of a young boy into a ruthless soldier for Queen Levana's army.
It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight ... (Goodreads)
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon
by Mike Thaler
A boy imagines his new teacher as a scary creature from the Black Lagoon, but soon realizes she's just a regular person.
On the first day of school, a boy falls asleep and dreams that he is assigned to Mrs. Green's class. In his nightmare, Mrs. Green is a monster with a tail and smoke coming out of her nostrils. He is ... (Goodreads)
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
by Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones joins a carnival and helps to stop a cake-eating contest. Hilarious and relatable for young readers.
"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." –Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park's #1, New York Times, bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing--and ... (Goodreads)
Ghachar Ghochar
by Vivek Shanbhag
A family's rise from poverty to wealth leads to a tangled web of relationships and secrets.
The novel is the first-person account of an unnamed, sensitive young man. He regularly visits an old-world coffee shop in Bangalore where he is drawn towards a laconic waiter named Vincent, who the ... (Wikipedia)
The Last Council
by Kazu Kibuishi
A group of young adventurers take on an epic quest, attempting to save their world from destruction.
Kazu Kibuishi's thrilling, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series continues! Emily and her friends think they'll find the help they need in Cielis, but something isn't right. Streets that were once busy ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mooncakes
by Suzanne Walker
A magical graphic novel about a queer Chinese-American girl who teams up with her childhood crush to fight supernatural forces.
" This sweet, spellbinding story will appeal to fans of magic and romance." — School Library Journal (starred review) A story of love and demons, family and witchcraft. Nova Huang knows more about ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Hidden Kingdom
by Tui T. Sutherland
A young dragonet seeks to unite the warring tribes of Pyrrhia and end the war. But dark forces conspire against her.
The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues! Deep in the rain forest, danger awaits... Glory knows the dragon world is wrong about her tribe. After all, she isn't "as lazy as a RainWing" – she isn't lazy at ... (Goodreads)
Coraline
by P. Craig Russell
A young girl's mysterious journey into a parallel world and her struggle to escape.
When Coraline steps through a door in her family's new house, she finds another house, strangely similar to her own (only better). At first, things seem marvelous. The food is better than at home, ... (Goodreads)
A Stranger in the House
by Shari Lapena
A woman discovers her husband's dark secrets, leading to a treacherous journey of suspense and terror.
In this neighborhood, danger lies close to home. A domestic thriller packed full of secrets, and a twisty story that never stops—from the bestselling author of The Couple Next Door He looks at her, ... (Goodreads)
Whereabouts
by Jhumpa Lahiri
A woman reflects on her life and relationships while wandering through the streets of an unnamed Italian city.
A marvelous new novel from the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Lowland and Interpreter of Maladies –her first in nearly a decade. Exuberance and dread, attachment and estrangement: in this ... (Goodreads)
Requiem
by Lauren Oliver
A young girl's journey of grief and self-discovery as she navigates a post-apocalyptic world.
The third and final book in Lauren Oliver’s powerful New York Times bestselling trilogy about forbidden love, revolution, and the power to choose. Now an active member of the resistance, Lena has ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Dragonet Prophecy
by Tui T. Sutherland
An epic fantasy adventure about five dragonets tasked with ending a war and restoring peace.
A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation! The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless ... (Goodreads)
The Art of Hearing Heartbeats
by Jan-Philipp Sendker
An epic search for the truth, discovering the power of love and the beauty of forgiveness.
A poignant and inspirational love story set in Burma, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats spans the decades between the 1950s and the present. When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without ... (Goodreads)
Blacksad
by Juan Díaz Canales
Hard-boiled detective stories set in a world of anthropomorphic animals. Blacksad navigates through a corrupt society to solve crimes.
Private investigator John Blacksad is up to his feline ears in mystery, digging into the backstories behind murders, child abductions, and nuclear secrets. Guarnido's sumptuously painted pages and ... (Goodreads)
Let it Snow
by John Green
Three interconnected stories of young love and holiday cheer against a backdrop of a snowstorm.
The story follows teenager Jubilee Dougal living in Richmond, Virginia. She has been forced to spend Christmas Eve away from her boyfriend, Noah, and with her grandparents after her parents are ... (Wikipedia)
