Torn from their parents in a society increasingly controlled by the government, 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother, Whit, are incarcerated for unknown reasons in a totalitarian prison where they discover they have incredible supernatural powers. Simultaneous.

Preferring her relationships with her iPhone and laptop to all human contact, obsessive technology enthusiast Very has increasing difficulties prioritizing the important things in her life, from sleep and friends to a meeting with the dean about her academic probation.

Mistaken by a classmate for a girl who was taken into custody by social services after her parents abandoned her and fled the country after being accused of embezzling millions of dollars, a teen is asked by the FBI for her help in capturing the fugitives. By the best-selling author of Code Orange.

Hunting for food to support his family on the frontier of an American colony far from the hostilities of the Revolutionary War, 13-year-old Samuel is astonished when his parents are arrested by soldiers, a situation that forces him to make his way to the British headquarters in New York City. By the author of Mudshark.

Eager to reunite her separated parents, 15-year-old Samara is fearful the day will never come; her father has become deeply involved with the family of a girl who has gone missing and seems more concerned with their problems than with those of his own family, so Samara takes on the task of finding the girl in order to bring peace to both families.

Fiction. At age 14, Holly has been at Templeton House for longer than any of the other residents--and some of the staff--when she is finally placed in a foster home. But she still dreams of finding her mother in Ireland, and she can't relate to Ray and Fiona, her would-be family. When Holly finds a flowing blonde wig of Fiona's and tries it on, she feels like someone new--someone older, more confident, and ready to face adventures and adversity on the road in her quest to finally find home. Readers seeking lush language and honest emotion will treasure Solace of the Road, "a last gift" (Kirkus Reviews) from author Siobhan Dowd, who died in 2007.

Historical Fiction. Spoiled and selfish aristocrat Eugenie de Boncoeur is far too preoccupied with the fashion and parties of 1789 Paris to even notice the political turmoil churning in the city. As the French Revolution heats up and Paris becomes ever more dangerous, Eugenie is shipped off to a convent for her own safety...but a mysterious man is stalking her from the shadows. With political intrigue, spies, danger, suspense--and romance--this captivating novel brings the tumult of the French Revolution to life.

Fantasy. This heady volume offers three stories, three kisses--and three otherworldly consequences of kissing that you won't soon forget. With "delectable language" (Kirkus Reviews) and a dark tone that fans of Charles de Lint, Margo Lanagan, and Melissa Marr will savor, Lips Touch draws readers first into the world of high-school junior Kizzy, an offbeat girl whose parents still practice the ways of the Old Country; next into colonial India and the fires of Hell; and finally into the realm of ancient demons grasping for the warmth of human life. Hypnotic and at times startlingly vivid, this beautifully illustrated trio of novellas will entice even those who don't normally read fantasy.

Realistic Fiction. In photography class, Blake's teacher calls him "Gritty" and his friend Marissa "Pretty" because their pictures have a predictable style. But Blake could never have predicted that, in taking a photo of a strung-out homeless woman, he was capturing an image of Marissa's long-absent mom. This stunning coincidence complicates Blake's friendship with Marissa--and his relationship with his girlfriend, Shannon--and triggers a chain of events that even Blake's constant stream of jokes can't defuse. Blake's honest, funny, and engaging voice will draw you into his story, which is one that fans of well-developed characters and relationship dramas won't want to miss.

Adult Nonfiction. Like many early NASCAR drivers, Wendell Scott learned how to maneuver a fast-moving car by running moonshine. Unlike most talented racers, however, Scott had no sponsorships, no professional pit crew, and no guarantee that when he showed up at a track he'd be allowed to enter the race. Why? Because, in the 1950s, he was the only African-American competing in the sport. This "memorable tale of an unsung American hero" (Kirkus Reviews) is a must-read for any auto-racing fan and has ample appeal for those interested in civil rights history as well.

Adult Nonfiction. In order to fully grasp the appeal of NASCAR, Sports Illustrated contributor Jeff MacGregor and his photographer wife attended nearly every race during the 2002 season--it took their savings, a 26-foot RV, 48,000 miles and 40 weeks to do so, but by the end of their odyssey they'd met revered drivers and wacky fans, camped out in Wal-Mart parking lots and grandstands alike, and picked up a fair amount of NASCAR lore and advice (such as "Go big, baby, or don't go"). Reading this book is almost--almost--as good as having been on the road with the MacGregors.

Fiction. The many members of this book's car-obsessed cast are all out to prove themselves, both on and off the quarter-mile, small-town Minnesota dirt track speedway that is the center of their lives. On a collision course to meet at the Saturday night race that could make or break the financially struggling Headwaters Speedway, the characters move through one day, all of them hoping to win--and praying that the predicted rainstorm will pass them by. Exciting race scenes, colorful characters, and mechanical details that will enthrall gearheads make this fast-paced 1st entry in the Motor series a winner.