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| The Black Girl Survives in This One: Horror Stories by Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J. Fennell, editorsWerewolves, cults, and demons are no match for the protagonists in this fast-paced short story collection centering Black girls fighting evil and breaking curses. Popular authors including Zakiya Dahlia Harris and Justina Ireland deliver horror stories packed with suspense and social commentary. This book may be requested from our LibShare partner, Clarksburg Harrison Public Library. |
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| The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly JacksonBel wishes everyone could move past her mother Rachel’s mysterious disappearance sixteen years ago. But then Rachel reappears, perfectly timed with the filming of a true crime documentary, and Bel realizes it’s time to uncover the truth. Read-alikes: Tomi Oyemakinde’s The Changing Man; Vincent Ralph’s Are You Watching? |
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| Otherworldly by F.T. LukensEllery stopped believing in deities when the eternal winter destroyed their faithful family’s farm. Nevertheless, hoping to find the winter’s cause, they strike a magical deal with Knox, a familiar who wishes to remain in the human realm. Read-alikes: Jasmine Skye’s Daughter of the Bone Forest; Gabe Cole Novoa’s The Wicked Bargain. This book may be requested from our LibShare partner, Clarksburg Harrison Public Library. |
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Adventure Begins at Your Library
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| Diamond Park by Phillippe DiederichFlaco, Magaña, Tiny, and Susi leave Houston on a fun little trip to pick up a 1959 Chevy Impala. Things go south, Susi is arrested for murder, and Magaña and Flaco head to Mexico to find the drug trafficker they believe is guilty. Read-alikes: Francisco X Stork’s I Am Not Alone; Angeline Boulley’s Firekeeper’s Daughter. This book may be requested from our LibShare partner, Clarksburg Harrison Public Library. |
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| A Million to One by Adiba JaigirdarWith plans to steal a rare, jewel-encrusted book, Irish thief Josefa embarks on the maiden voyage of the the RMS Titanic along with her team: Emilie, the forger; Hinnah, the contortionist; and Violet, the actor, each with her own motive for joining the heist. A countdown at the start of each chapter enhancecs the urgency in this suspenseful, character-driven tale. |
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| At the End of Everything by Marieke NijkampWhen the U.S. goes into lockdown because of a deadly new strain of the plague, a diverse group of incarcerated teens are abandoned to survive on their own. This gripping thriller is layered with explorations of ableism, racism, transphobia, and issues surrounding juvenile justice. This book may be requested from our LibShare partner, Marion County Public Library. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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Bridgeport Public Library 1200 Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330 304-842-8248https://www.bplwv.org/ |
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