Brianna MacMahon’s The Great Dempseys is a nuanced tale of ambition, privilege, and identity through the eyes of Audrey Nielsen, a teen thrust right into the middle of Manhattan’s elite. The setting takes readers back to 1980s New York, where Audrey, a scholarship student at...

Corrida by Anthony Pond is a captivating exploration of fear, risk, and self-discovery, centered on the journey of two friends, Grant and Ryan, as they travel to Pamplona, Spain, to participate in the legendary running of the bulls during the San Fermín festival. Grant is...

Crossing the Burning Meadow by Christopher D. Wayland is a deeply moving coming-of-age novel that transports readers to the nostalgic landscape of 1983. As a sequel to Crossing the Meadow, the book continues the compelling journey of Chip, a young protagonist navigating the complex issues...

Alliance by Tyler Svec, the first book in The Kingdom series, will appeal to young adult fantasy, action, and adventure fans. Eighteen-year-old Roy Van Doren buys a mountain cabin, craving a simple life. Roy has an accident on the way to his new house but...

Spectrums of Romance and Redemption by John Lambert explores the complex intersections of faith, love, and personal growth through the story of high school senior William Taylor and his relationships with four young women. Set against a backdrop of Christian faith and moral questioning, the...

Written between 1987 and 1994, Dead in the Heart is an emotionally poignant collection of poems by David Marr. These poems cover a variety of themes and topics, as seen from the perspective of a young adult trying to find their place in the world....

The Music of Unexpected Things by Jamie Deacon is a heartfelt young adult coming-of-age novel that follows two girls, Georgie and Mina, as they navigate their dreams and emotions at Dukes Academy's prestigious summer camp. Georgie, arriving with her guide dog, seeks friendship and a...

Defined by Destiny is the first book in The Destiny Duology series by Hermione Lee. Kathleen Bell is heartbroken after her date, Weston Stevenson, leaves her stranded at Magneta High's fall dance. Soon, Kathleen realizes that it was the most popular girl in school, Marjorie...

At the Heart of the Game by Paula Benge captivates readers with a heartfelt exploration of teenage ambition, friendship, and family within the competitive world of high school softball. The story centers around River Harte, a dedicated and talented pitcher navigating the challenges of athletic...

Plagued Lands by Nikki Brooke is a compelling young adult sci-fi tale set in a dystopian future where cities enclosed in glass bubbles offer protection from rampant diseases. Sixteen-year-old Martina, a resilient Colombian teen caring for her younger brother, begins to question their bubble's safety...