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ELEANOR & PARK

by Rainbow Rowell

Funny, hopeful, foulmouthed, sexy and tear-jerking, this winning romance will captivate teen and adult readers alike. Full review >

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YAQUI DELGADO WANTS TO KICK YOUR ASS

by Meg Medina

Far more than just a problem novel, this book sheds light on a serious issue without ever losing sight of its craft. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

REALITY BOY

by A.S. King

This is no fairy-tale romance, but a compulsively readable portrait of two imperfect teens learning to trust each other and... Full review >

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DARK TRIUMPH

by Robin LaFevers

An intricate, masterful page-turner about politics, treachery, religion, love and healing. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE COLDEST GIRL IN COLDTOWN

by Holly Black

You may be ready to put a stake in vampire lit, but read this first: It’s dark and dangerous, bloody and brilliant. Full review >

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WINGER

by Andrew Smith

Bawdily comic but ultimately devastating, this is unforgettable. Full review >

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