Young Adult

All Our Hidden Gifts

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All Our Hidden Gifts (The Gifts) By Caroline O'Donoghue, Stefanie Caponi (Illustrator) Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781536225266
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Published: Walker Books US - May 3rd, 2022

This one has it all—magic, a non-binary love story, and an unconventional mystery. When Maeve accidentally wishes her best friend out of existence using a pack of magic Tarot cards, she must team up with her friend's sibling to find her. But that's not the only mystery. Why are these cards magic in the first place? And why can Maeve suddenly see into people's minds? This is the coziest, weirdest mystery I have ever read, and I wish I could climb inside it with a blanket and a cup of tea.

Meghan, Writer in Residence for Young Readers


Man O' War

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Man o' War By Cory McCarthy Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593353707
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Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - May 31st, 2022

Man O' War is a beautiful, evocatively told coming-of-age story of a young person trying to reconcile their sexuality and gender identity in a world that often feels hostile. Your heart will ache for River at times, but you'll always be cheering them on. Truly unforgettable.

April


Phalaina

Phalaina By Alice Brie`re-Haquet, Emma Ramadan (Translated by) Cover Image
By Alice Brie`re-Haquet, Emma Ramadan (Translated by)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781646141821
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Published: Levine Querido - September 20th, 2022

Elegantly unfolding, with a fun twist of alternative history, and a full cast of colorful characters. Maybe could be considered ecopunk, but I definitely consider it excellent.

Stacey


A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns

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A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns (Quick & Easy Guides) By Archie Bongiovanni, Tristan Jimerson, Archie Bongiovanni (Illustrator) Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781620104996
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Published: Limerence Press - June 12th, 2018

I gave this book to my 70yo father as an intro to gender as a spectrum. He read it in less than 30min, nodded, and said "Makes sense." I can give no stronger endorsement. (It's only $6 with the discount!)

Murphy


A Great and Terrible Beauty

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A Great and Terrible Beauty (The Gemma Doyle Trilogy #1) By Libba Bray Cover Image
$10.99
ISBN: 9780385732314
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Published: Ember - March 22nd, 2005

A Great and Terrible Beauty earns its status as the start of one of the best YA trilogies of the last 20 years. Hands down, Libba Bray has created a world rich and vibrant, while managing to make characters that are recognizable and fresh at the same time. The scenery is lush, the dialogue crisp. For fans of the Gothic, portal fantasy, and complex femme characters, this is the ticket.

Jen


I Kissed Shara Wheeler

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I Kissed Shara Wheeler: A Novel By Casey McQuiston Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250244451
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Published: Wednesday Books - May 3rd, 2022

There's simply no better way to start the year than alongside this snappy, prickly, hilarious cast with the mystery of a lifetime to uncover. So deliciously, mouth-wateringly good.

Cindy


The Whispering Dark

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The Whispering Dark By Kelly Andrew Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781338809473
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Published: Scholastic Press - October 18th, 2022

Continuing the theme of reading creepy literature in winter time, this one is a promising Young Adult tale that follows a deaf student who's accepted into a prestigious academy that teaches students how to travel between parallel worlds. Ghostly partnerships, tales of sacrifice, love, and obsession, this is a story that you can't go wrong with.

Engel


Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe: Tenth Anniversary Edition By Benjamin Alire Sáenz Cover Image
$24.99
ISBN: 9781665925419
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - November 8th, 2022

With a newly revamped cover, stunning end pages, sprayed edges, AND a ribbon bookmark, Ari and Dante's story celebrates its 10th anniversary. Following two teenagers as they come of age and uncover all the beautiful and ugly things in life related to family, friendship, and personal identity, this book is a definite tear-jerker with some truly beautiful lines. This will make the perfect gift for the teen in your life who might also be struggling to sort out the tricky puzzle that we call life or, more generally, anyone who wants to get existential and teary-eyed.

Cindy


Lunar Chronicles boxed set

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The Lunar Chronicles Boxed Set: Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, Fairest, Stars Above, Winter By Marissa Meyer, Erin Siu (Editor) Cover Image
By Marissa Meyer, Erin Siu (Editor)
$71.94
ISBN: 9781250774071
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Published: Square Fish - October 13th, 2020

Got a tween in your life? Empower them with this collection of badass fairytale heroines in space. Character driven, action packed, innovative, and emotional, Meyers' writing gets better with every book. (Not usually the case with a series) Recommend.

Wendy


Each Night Was Illuminated

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Each Night Was Illuminated By Jodi Lynn Anderson Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062393579
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Published: Quill Tree Books - September 20th, 2022

A tale of personal discovery that unfolds within a framework of deftly handled contemporary issues and a bizarre friendship. Is it a ghost story? Is it a haunting? Is it imagination? Your call. But it's a fresh and contemporary teen read with an old soul. Though you may not identify with the nunnery portions, you'll be hard pressed not relate to the bigger picture and enjoy how everything unfolds.

Stacey


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