Young Adult

In 'Grenade' by Alan Gratz, two young boys from opposing sides of World War II face the brutal realities of war on Okinawa, leading to life-altering decisions.

In "The Book of Luke" by Jenny O'Connell, Emily Abbott navigates the challenges of moving and high school relationships, leading her and her friends to create a guide for guys on how to treat girls, uncovering lessons about love along the way.

Cinder, a cyborg mechanic with a mysterious past, navigates a deadly plague and intergalactic struggles in a futuristic retelling of Cinderella.

'Girl in Pieces' is a haunting and raw portrayal of a young girl's struggle to heal from trauma and rebuild her life after facing immense loss and pain.

In a world free from natural death, two teens vie to become a professional reaper, tasked with the heavy responsibility of controlling the population through 'gleaning.'

"Legend" by Marie Lu is a gripping dystopian novel that follows two teens from opposite backgrounds, June and Day, as they navigate a corrupt regime and uncover dark secrets that bind them together.

All American Boys follows Rashad and Quinn as they navigate the aftermath of police brutality, exploring themes of systemic racism and the impact on young lives in America.

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini tells the story of Craig Gilner, a high-achieving teenager who faces a mental health crisis and finds hope and understanding in an adult psychiatric ward.

The Outsiders is a novel about teenager Ponyboy Curtis and the rivalry between the Greasers and the Socs, touching on themes of class conflict, loyalty, and identity.

Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman is a gripping novel exploring mental illness through the eyes of Caden Bosch, a brilliant high school student navigating between reality and hallucinations, symbolized by a deep-sea voyage.

Harry Potter faces new challenges in his third year at Hogwarts as he learns about Sirius Black, a supposed dangerous criminal on the run, while dealing with the ominous Dementors.

A boy named Jacob uncovers a hidden world of peculiar children with extraordinary abilities, revealing a spine-tingling mystery intertwined with haunting vintage photographs.

The first three books of Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series introduce readers to the world of the Shadowhunters and follow the adventures and challenges faced by Clary, Jace, and their allies.

Five dragonets are destined to end a generations-long war among dragon tribes, guided by a prophecy and enlisted by the Talons of Peace.

In 'One of Us Is Lying' by Karen M. McManus, five students enter detention, but only four leave as one is murdered, turning them into prime suspects. The story unfolds as secrets reveal the possible motives behind the crime.

Blood on the River follows twelve-year-old Samuel Collier's journey from the streets of London to the New World, revealing the harsh realities and opportunities of early Jamestown settlement.

The Neverending Story by Michael Ende is a magical tale of a boy named Bastian who finds himself drawn into the enchanted world of Fantastica, where he must save the realm from destruction.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five: The Last Olympian is an epic conclusion where Percy and young demigods battle Kronos's army to save Mount Olympus.

In Rick Yancey's 'The Infinite Sea', Cassie Sullivan and her allies confront the Others' plan to exterminate humanity, navigating through despair, hope, and survival.

A poignant novel about a teen girl navigating the aftermath of her brother's addiction and a fatal car accident in a town ravaged by the opioid crisis.