Has season 2 of Heartstopper left you aching for more beautiful queer love stories? We’ve got just the fix! ALWAYS THE ALMOST by Edward Underhill9781250835208 | available nowA trans pianist makes a New Year’s resolution on a frozen Wisconsin night to win regionals and win back his ex, but a new boy complicates things in […]
Books for Teens
YA Spotlight (8/8/23)
Fall in love with this new YA release featuring high school nemeses who must share a house during their first year of college as they try to keep their drama to a minimum. It is complete with enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romance, forced proximity, and fake dating! UNNECESSARY DRAMA BY NINA KENWOOD 2 starred reviews! “Enemies-to-lovers, set-ups, […]
Day’s YA: PEOPLE TO FOLLOW
PEOPLE TO FOLLOW by Olivia Worley978125088138010/31/2023Wednesday BooksAges 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley When ten influencers decide to unplug and participate in a reality TV show set on a remote island, things soon get hairy. When they first arrive, they quickly realize that none of them were chosen at random–they each have a connection […]
YA Spotlight (7/31/23)
Girl-power fantasy, romance in the dangerous wilderness, and horror-comedy at the theater are all part of the newest YA releases! GUARDIANS OF DAWN: ZHARA BY S. JAE-JONES “The pressures [the characters] feel to protect their family at all costs and desire to carve out happiness for themselves, all while dodging dangers both human and magical, […]
YA Spotlight (7/24/23)
We’re so excited for this week’s release of a ghost-riddled, Austen-inspired boarding school romance and the story of a fantastical war that will determine the fate of an entire kingdom! GHOSTED: A NORTHANGER ABBEY NOVEL BY AMANDA QUAIN “Quick-witted humor, banter, and a slow-burn romance evoke familiar Austenian relationship fare, making this cozy read a […]
Genre Friday: Fantasy (7/21/23)
Today we’re celebrating Friday with fantasy novels full of romance, monsters, gothic settings, fairy tale retellings, and more! STARLING HOUSE BY ALIX E. HARROW Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by September 1st. 2 starred reviews! “Harrow’s prose cuts straight to the heart as she melds a story of family legacy […]
Day’s YA: SONGS OF IRIE
SONGS OF IRIE by Asha Ashanti Bromfield 978125084680810/10/23Wednesday BooksAges 13-18 Jilly and Irie are not ready for what awaits them after high school is over. Best friends in the walls of school, Irie doesn’t know what Jilly’s life is like in the comfort of her mansion, tucked in a lush garden behind the safety of […]
Genre Friday: Romance (7/14/23)
From teens finding first love to adults falling for the people right under their noses, these romances are sure to bring all the sparks and feels! FRIENDS DON’T FALL IN LOVE BY ERIN HAHN Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by September 1st. Lorelai and Craig have been musicians and best […]
Day’s YA: THE SEARCH FOR US
THE SEARCH FOR US by Susan Azim Boyer978125083370910/24/2023Wednesday BooksAges 12-18 When Samira Murphy and Henry Owen each take a DNA test in hopes of finding the father they’ve never met, they end up finding each other instead. Disappointed that the results did not lead them to their dad but excited to learn about each other’s […]
OverDrive Presents: In the Know | Matchmaking with Macmillan Recap (7/11/23)
Thank you to everyone who attended the OverDrive Presents: In the Know | Matchmaking with Macmillan Fall 2023 preview! Check out the recording above to experience the magic all over again, and you can find more information about all the titles we talked about know more. […]