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The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa GrayWhen their formidably strong-willed eldest sister is arrested, abruptly transitioning their family from respectability to disgrace, two younger sisters confront complicated dynamics in their family and identities to uncover what really happened.
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The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke EmeziWhat happens: In the wake of a southeastern Nigerian mother's discovery of her son's body on her doorstep, a family struggles to understand the enigmatic nature of a youth shaped by disorienting blackouts, diverse friendships and a cousin's worldly influence.
About the author: A 2018 National Book Foundation '5 Under 35' honoree.
Reviews: Named one of the year's most anticipated books by The New York Times, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, BuzzFeed, and Refinery29
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Elevation by Stephen KingA timely tale about the power of finding common ground traces the story of Scott Carey, whose mysterious affliction unites the small community of Castle Rock, Maine.
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The Evening Chorus by Helen HumphreysThe devastations of World War II impact a pilot struggling for survival in a German POW camp, his young war bride and his grieving sister. By the award-winning author of The Lost Garden.
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Fantastic Young Adult Fiction
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The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra ClareThe best-selling author of Lady Midnight and the award-winning author of The Lives of Tao present the first book in a new series in which High Warlock Magnus Bane and his Shadowhunter boyfriend, Alec Lightwood, combat a Parisian cult that Magnus accidentally founded years earlier.
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Last Bus to Everland by Sophie CameronForging a bond with a compassionate artist, a youth in the projects joins a band of misfits and miscreants who meet weekly for adventures in a Narnia-inspired world, before dwindling magic forces him to choose between those he loves.
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Reign of the Fallen by Sarah Glenn MarshA first entry in an LGBT fantasy duology follows the experiences of a talented young necromancer who confronts the deadly nemesis responsible for turning her magic into a weapon.
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Sawkill Girls by Claire LegrandA lovelorn newcomer, a grief-stricken pariah and a privileged liar intersect on the island of Sawkill Rock, where they become unlikely defenders against an insidious monster that has been preying upon the girls in their community for decades.
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The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick HarrisA middle-grade debut by the beloved actor and best-selling author of Choose Your Own Autobiography follows the experiences of a young New England street magician who teams up with other talented street kids to protect their community from a greedy crime boss.
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Middle School's a Drag: You Better Werk! by Greg HowardInspired by his grandfather’s entrepreneurial spirit, a closeted gay 12-year-old launches his own talent agency by signing up an aspiring drag queen who is openly gay at school as his first client.
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Sal & Gabi Fix the Universe by Carlos Alberto HernandezSal struggling to prevent his cautious Papi from closing Sal’s wormholes to other universes, before a rogue Gabi from an apocalyptic alternate dimension starts wreaking havoc amid a classmate’s disappearance.
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Peanut Goes for the Gold by Jonathan Van NessPeanut, a guinea pig, has their own way of doing things, so when they decide to become a rhythmic gymnast, their teacher comes up with a routine that suits them perfectly, in a text that is gender neutral.
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Big Bob, Little Bob by James HowePossessing dissimilar personalities and preferences despite sharing the same name, Big Bob and Little Bob work diligently to overcome their differences and forge a deep bond based on mutual respect.
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From Archie to Zack by Vincent X. KirschTeased by classmates that say his best friend and he are in love, Archie writes secret letters trying to tell Zack how he feels, while other friends support the growing relationship.
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