One City One Book Recommendations: LGBTQ+ Books

If you run a One City One Book program and are looking for queer stories by queer authors, we’ve got you covered! For even more recommendations of all genres, check out this post and this Edelweiss catalog. I’M THE GIRL by Courtney Summers9781250323545Trade paperback available April 16, 2024 ANDER & SANTI WERE HERE by Jonny Garza Villa9781250323392Trade paperback Know More » […]

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Day’s YA: WHERE ECHOES DIE

WHERE ECHOES DIE by Courtney Gould97812508257976/20/23Wednesday BooksAges 14-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Backravel, Arizona. This strange small town in the middle of the desert has had a hold on Beck for years, in one way or another. For as long as she can remember, her journalist mother, Ellery, would leave their home in Know More » […]

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One City One Book Recommendations: Coming Of Age

If you run a One City One Book program and are looking specifically for coming-of-age books for your selection this year, look no further! For even more recommendations of all genres, check out this post and this Edelweiss catalog. THE HOUSE OF FORTUNE by Jessie Burton9781639731626Trade paperback available 7/9/24 Alive with the magic of eighteenth-century Know More » […]

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2023 Best Fiction for Young Adults

We’re thrilled to have 7 titles on YALSA’s 2023 Best Fiction for Young Adults list! ALL OF US VILLAINS by Amanda Foody and C.L. Herman HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE by Dahlia Adler I KISSED SHARA WHEELER by Casey McQuiston I’M THE GIRL by Courtney Summers OUR CROOKED HEARTS by Melissa Albert THIS VICIOUS GRACE by Emily Know More » […]

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Day’s YA: INTO THE LIGHT

INTO THE LIGHT by Mark Oshiro97812508122543/28/2023Tor TeenAges 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss “We are trying to strip all evils out of you.”  Manny and his sister Elena grew up in the foster care system, bouncing from house to house. Until the day the Sullivans came into their life and adopted them out of the blue. Know More » […]

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Kirkus Best Books of 2022 – YA

Feast your eyes on Kirkus‘ Best YA Books of 2022! Best YA Fiction of 2022 FULL FLIGHT by Ashley Schumacher Best YA Romance of 2022 BEATING HEART BABY by Lio Min Best YA Mystery and Thriller of 2022 I’M THE GIRL by Courtney Summers Best YA Horror of 2022 OUR CROOKED HEARTS by Melissa Albert Know More » […]

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SLJ’s Best YA Books of 2022

School Library Journal selected five of our books for their list of Best YA Books of 2022! OUR CROOKED HEARTS by Melissa Albert“This is a multi-genre, coming-of-age story that explores diverse relationships that teens will relate to. Albert’s fast-paced storytelling is both thrilling and accessible, with her descriptive similes, knowledge of the occult, and imaginative Know More » […]

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Day’s YA: WHERE DARKNESS BLOOMS

WHERE DARKNESS BLOOMS by Andrea Hannah97812508426262/21/23Wednesday BooksAges 12-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley In the town of Bishop, the sunflowers see everything and the land lives off of blood. Two years ago on a stormy night, three women disappeared. And as Bishop is known for its missing women and mysterious deaths, they were paid Know More » […]

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YA Spotlight (9/12/22)

In this YA Spotlight, we have an illuminating account of how one young woman navigates a deadly and predatory power structure, the next journey of Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts, and the feistier Holmes sibling’s return. I’M THE GIRL by Courtney Summers 3 starred reviews and an Indie Next pick! “A bold, unflinching, Know More » […]

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Day’s YA: I’M THE GIRL

I’M THE GIRL by Courtney Summers97812508083639/13/22Wednesday BooksAges 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley When sixteen-year-old Georgia discovers the body of thirteen-year-old Ashley, she teams up with Ashley’s older sister, Nora, to try to find answers. Already we have the makings of a gripping mystery, but I’M THE GIRL is so much more than that. Know More » […]

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