Here are our favorites from the library’s Teen collection:
- American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
- Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
Recommended by Jane Elizabeth Sewell - Bloom by Kevin Panetta
Recommended by Stephen Kight - Dry by Neal Shusterman
Recommended by Brooke Heflin - Finale: A Caraval Novel by Stephanie Garber
Recommended by Holly Barfield - Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Recommended by Jane Elizabeth Sewell - Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass by Mariko Tamaki
Recommended by Kayla Bolton - I’m Not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones
Recommended by Beth Moore - Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
Recommended by Stephani Lindsey - Meet the Sky by McCall Hoyle
Recommended by Stephani Lindsey - Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan
Recommended by Stephani Lindsey - More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
Recommended by Alicia Cavitt and Trina Schlecht - Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor
Recommended by Amy Billings - On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
Recommended by Meredith Causey and Trina Schlecht
Trina says, “On the Come Up, like the author's first book, The Hate U Give, is narrated by Bahni Turpin who does a phenomenal job with story. She's one of my favorite narrators.” - Peasprout Chen: Future Legend of Skate and Sword by Henry Lien
Recommended by Jane Elizabeth Sewell - Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare
Recommended by Stephani Lindsey - Queen of the Sea by Dylan Meconis
Our staff says, "I read a lot of graphic novels in 2019 (15 and counting). This was hands-down my favorite! Beautiful art, great characters, sweeping historical backdrop, secret identities are all interspersed with details of daily life in a convent." - Rayne and Delilah’s Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner
Recommended by Kayla Bolton - Salt to the Sea by Ruth Sepetys
Recommended by Jane Elizabeth Sewell - Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Recommended by Beth Moore - The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan
- The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya
Our staff says, "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora has laugh-out-loud audio narration, a big and lovable Cuban family, a touch of romance, and of course, tragedy and heartbreak. It's a perfect book for middle schoolers. It's also a great audio choice for a family road trip with your teens!" - The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
Our staff says, "Calling all Six of Crows fans! This is your next great read. Mystery, intrigue, dark magic, forbidden romance, and the heist of a lifetime make this an unforgettable fantasy adventure." - The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Recommended by Holly Raus - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Recommended by Holly Raus - The Lovely War by Julie Berry
Recommended by Amy Billings - The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Recommended by Trina Schlecht - The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare
Recommended by Stephani Lindsey - The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelly Pearsall
Recommended by LeAnne Craig - The Toll by Neal Shusterman
Recommended by Holly Barfield - The Vanishing Stair, Book 2 Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
- Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby
Recommended by Amy Billings - Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
Recommended by Brooke Heflin - Wilder Girls by Rory Power
