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Editors’ Picks: Young Adult

Beyond a cult classic…

Quiet implications of deep distress and profound happiness litter this epistolary novel, penned by outsider Charlie, who makes inroads with various cliques to move past cliches. A modernized “The Catcher in the Rye”.

Suspense in dystopia…

Suspenseful & fast-paced, this follow-up to the critically-acclaimed Uglies trilogy delves into the dismantling and re-shaping of a dystopian society like no other YA book has.

Inspiring fantasy...

Thirty years after its initial publication, this fantasy quartet continues to inspire young women. Strong-willed Alanna won't let her fears or her gender deter her from becoming a knight.

For Twilight fans...

Those on Team Jacob will find much to love in the “Wolves of Mercy Falls” trilogy. A bittersweet romance between a human girl and a wolf boy both in danger of losing their humanity.

Fire is catching…

Equipped with only a bow and a heart of gold, Katniss Everdeen caught cultural fire, igniting the rebel in us all. A brilliant, action-packed social commentary on media manipulation that defines the dystopian YA genre.

Whimsical & fun…

A whimsical fairytale-turned-reality by the “New York Times” bestselling author, this introductory novel to the famous Princess Diaries series is a fast & fun read.

Haunting & provocative...

A provocative take on how our small, cruel & quiet every day actions effect the lives of others. The tapes Hannah records explaining the 13 reasons why she committed suicide are haunting to hear narrated.

The phenomenon…

The phenomenon that captivates us even a decade after its publication. Meyer puts her own spin on vampire & werewolf lore and weaves a love story that has taken root in our collective cultural heart.

Powerful performances...

Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe give powerful performances in Oates's YA debut, which shows how a few off-hand, violent comments can escalate into a frightening, life-ruining misunderstanding.

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The final Selection…

The romantic conclusion to the beloved “Selection” series is here! Now America’s daughter, Eadlyn, must make a choice for her country—and her heart.

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Witty, heartbreaking masterpiece…

What better way to fight terminal cancer than with wry wit & a heartbreaking romance? You will laugh & you will cry while falling in love with starry-eyed Hazel & Augustus in Green’s trope-breaking masterpiece.

Ashley M., Scribd Editor

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Darkly beautiful…

“The Walls Around Us” is just as haunting and darkly beautiful and torturously lonely as its title and cover hinted it would be. Nova Ren Suma writes some of the most provocative unreliable narration I’ve ever read.