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Five Feet Apart

Five Feet Apart

by Lippincott, Rachael

Book - 2018

Stella and Will, two hospital patients with Cystic Fibrosis, fall in love with just one minor complication—they can’t get within five feet of each other without risking their lives. Stella and Will, two hospital patients with Cystic Fibrosis, fall in love with just one minor complication—they can’t get within five feet of each other without risking their lives. Show less

Stella and Will, two hospital patients with Cystic Fibrosis, fall in love with just one minor complication—they can’t get within five feet of each other without risking their lives. Stella and Will, two hospital patients with Cystic Fibrosis, fall in love with just one minor complication—they can’t get within five feet of each other without risking their lives. Show less

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Moxie

Moxie

A Novel

by Mathieu, Jennifer

Book - 2017

In a small Texas town where high school football reigns supreme, Viv, sixteen, starts a feminist revolution using anonymously-written zines. In a small Texas town where high school football reigns supreme, Viv, sixteen, starts a feminist revolution using anonymously-written zines. Show less

In a small Texas town where high school football reigns supreme, Viv, sixteen, starts a feminist revolution using anonymously-written zines. In a small Texas town where high school football reigns supreme, Viv, sixteen, starts a feminist revolution using anonymously-written zines. Show less

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

by Thomas, Angie

Book - 2017

16 year old Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, ...Show more 16 year old Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. Show less

16 year old Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, ...Show more 16 year old Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. Show less

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All the Bright Places

All the Bright Places

A Novel

by Niven, Jennifer

Book - 2015

A story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who intends to die. When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it’s unclear w...Show more A story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who intends to die. When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it’s unclear who saves whom. And when they pair up on a project to discover the “natural wonders” of their state, both Finch and Violet make more important discoveries. Show less

A story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who intends to die. When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it’s unclear w...Show more A story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who intends to die. When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it’s unclear who saves whom. And when they pair up on a project to discover the “natural wonders” of their state, both Finch and Violet make more important discoveries. Show less

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The Sun Is Also A Star

The Sun Is Also A Star

by Yoon, Nicola

Book - 2016

Natasha is a girl who believes in science and facts. Daniel has always been a good son and good student. But when he sees Natasha he forgets all that and believes there is something extraordinary in store for both of them. Natasha is a girl who believes in science and facts. Daniel has always been a good son and good student. But when he sees Natasha he forgets all that and believes there is something extraordinary in store for both of them. Show less

Natasha is a girl who believes in science and facts. Daniel has always been a good son and good student. But when he sees Natasha he forgets all that and believes there is something extraordinary in store for both of them. Natasha is a girl who believes in science and facts. Daniel has always been a good son and good student. But when he sees Natasha he forgets all that and believes there is something extraordinary in store for both of them. Show less

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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

A Novel

by Andrews, Jesse

Book - 2015

Greg Gaines is the last master of high school espionage, able to disappear at will into any social environment. He has only one friend, Earl, and together...Show more Greg Gaines is the last master of high school espionage, able to disappear at will into any social environment. He has only one friend, Earl, and together they spend their time making movies. Until Greg’s mother forces him to rekindle his childhood friendship with Rachel, who has been diagnosed with leukemia. When Rachel stops treatment, Greg and Earl decide the thing to do is to make a film for her, which turns into the Worst Film Ever Made and becomes a turning point in each of their lives. Show less

Greg Gaines is the last master of high school espionage, able to disappear at will into any social environment. He has only one friend, Earl, and together...Show more Greg Gaines is the last master of high school espionage, able to disappear at will into any social environment. He has only one friend, Earl, and together they spend their time making movies. Until Greg’s mother forces him to rekindle his childhood friendship with Rachel, who has been diagnosed with leukemia. When Rachel stops treatment, Greg and Earl decide the thing to do is to make a film for her, which turns into the Worst Film Ever Made and becomes a turning point in each of their lives. Show less

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Everything, Everything

Everything, Everything

by Yoon, Nicola

Book - 2015

Maddy has never left her house. When she was a kid, her mom, a doctor, discovered that Maddy has a rare disease affecting her immune system. But when a new boy, Olly, moves in next door, Maddy may need to find a way to let someone new into her life. Maddy has never left her house. When she was a kid, her mom, a doctor, discovered that Maddy has a rare disease affecting her immune system. But when a new boy, Olly, moves in next door, Maddy may need to find a way to let someone new into her life. Show less

Maddy has never left her house. When she was a kid, her mom, a doctor, discovered that Maddy has a rare disease affecting her immune system. But when a new boy, Olly, moves in next door, Maddy may need to find a way to let someone new into her life. Maddy has never left her house. When she was a kid, her mom, a doctor, discovered that Maddy has a rare disease affecting her immune system. But when a new boy, Olly, moves in next door, Maddy may need to find a way to let someone new into her life. Show less

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Before I Fall

Before I Fall

by Oliver, Lauren

Book - 2010

For popular high school senior Samantha Kingston, February 12—"Cupid Day"—should be one big party, a day of valentines and roses and the privile...Show more For popular high school senior Samantha Kingston, February 12—"Cupid Day"—should be one big party, a day of valentines and roses and the privileges that come with being at the top of the social pyramid. And it is … until she dies in a terrible accident that night. But Sam wakes up the following morning, forced to live the last day of her live over and over again. Show less

For popular high school senior Samantha Kingston, February 12—"Cupid Day"—should be one big party, a day of valentines and roses and the privile...Show more For popular high school senior Samantha Kingston, February 12—"Cupid Day"—should be one big party, a day of valentines and roses and the privileges that come with being at the top of the social pyramid. And it is … until she dies in a terrible accident that night. But Sam wakes up the following morning, forced to live the last day of her live over and over again. Show less

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Dumplin'

Dumplin'

by Murphy, Julie

Unknown - 2015

Sixteen-year-old Willowdean wants to prove to everyone in her small Texas town that she is more than just a fat girl, so, while grappling with her feeling...Show more Sixteen-year-old Willowdean wants to prove to everyone in her small Texas town that she is more than just a fat girl, so, while grappling with her feelings for a co-worker who is clearly attracted to her, Will and some other misfits prepare to compete in the beauty pageant her mother runs. Show less

Sixteen-year-old Willowdean wants to prove to everyone in her small Texas town that she is more than just a fat girl, so, while grappling with her feeling...Show more Sixteen-year-old Willowdean wants to prove to everyone in her small Texas town that she is more than just a fat girl, so, while grappling with her feelings for a co-worker who is clearly attracted to her, Will and some other misfits prepare to compete in the beauty pageant her mother runs. Show less

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Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

by Albertalli, Becky

Book - 2015

16 year old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret i...Show more 16 year old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: if he doesn’t play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone’s business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he’s been emailing, will be compromised. Now, change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he’s pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he’s never met. Show less

16 year old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret i...Show more 16 year old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: if he doesn’t play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone’s business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he’s been emailing, will be compromised. Now, change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he’s pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he’s never met. Show less

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Paper Towns

Paper Towns

by Green, John

Unknown - 2015

Quentin Jacobsen has spent a lifetime loving the magnificently adventurous Margo Roth Spiegelman from afar. So when she cracks open a window and climbs in...Show more Quentin Jacobsen has spent a lifetime loving the magnificently adventurous Margo Roth Spiegelman from afar. So when she cracks open a window and climbs into his life—summoning him for an ingenious campaign of revenge—he follows. After their all-nighter ends, and a new day breaks, Quentin arrives at school to discover that Margo, always an enigma, has now become a mystery. But Quentin soon learns that there are clues—and they're for him. Urged down a disconnected path, the closer he gets, the less Quentin sees the girl he thought he knew... Show less

Quentin Jacobsen has spent a lifetime loving the magnificently adventurous Margo Roth Spiegelman from afar. So when she cracks open a window and climbs in...Show more Quentin Jacobsen has spent a lifetime loving the magnificently adventurous Margo Roth Spiegelman from afar. So when she cracks open a window and climbs into his life—summoning him for an ingenious campaign of revenge—he follows. After their all-nighter ends, and a new day breaks, Quentin arrives at school to discover that Margo, always an enigma, has now become a mystery. But Quentin soon learns that there are clues—and they're for him. Urged down a disconnected path, the closer he gets, the less Quentin sees the girl he thought he knew... Show less

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To All the Boys I've Loved Before

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

by Han, Jenny

Book - 2014

Lara Jean writes love letters to all the boys she has loved and then hides them in a hatbox until one day those letters are accidentally sent. Lara Jean writes love letters to all the boys she has loved and then hides them in a hatbox until one day those letters are accidentally sent. Show less

Lara Jean writes love letters to all the boys she has loved and then hides them in a hatbox until one day those letters are accidentally sent. Lara Jean writes love letters to all the boys she has loved and then hides them in a hatbox until one day those letters are accidentally sent. Show less

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Ender's Game

Ender's Game

by Card, Orson Scott

Unknown - 2014

Once again, the Earth is under attack. An alien species is poised for a final assault. The survival of humanity depends on a military genius who can defea...Show more Once again, the Earth is under attack. An alien species is poised for a final assault. The survival of humanity depends on a military genius who can defeat the aliens. But who? Ender Wiggin is brilliant, ruthless, and cunning, a tactical and strategic master, and a child. Recruited for military training by the world government, Ender's childhood ends the moment he enters his new home: Battle School. How will Ender perform in real combat conditions? After all, Battle School is just a game. Isn't it? Show less

Once again, the Earth is under attack. An alien species is poised for a final assault. The survival of humanity depends on a military genius who can defea...Show more Once again, the Earth is under attack. An alien species is poised for a final assault. The survival of humanity depends on a military genius who can defeat the aliens. But who? Ender Wiggin is brilliant, ruthless, and cunning, a tactical and strategic master, and a child. Recruited for military training by the world government, Ender's childhood ends the moment he enters his new home: Battle School. How will Ender perform in real combat conditions? After all, Battle School is just a game. Isn't it? Show less

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Every Day

Every Day

by Levithan, David

Book - 2012

Every morning "A" wakes in a different person's body, in a different person's life, learning over the years to never get too attached, until he wakes up in the body of Justin and falls in love with Justin's girlfriend, Rhiannon. Every morning "A" wakes in a different person's body, in a different person's life, learning over the years to never get too attached, until he wakes up in the body of Justin and falls in love with Justin's girlfriend, Rhiannon. Show less

Every morning "A" wakes in a different person's body, in a different person's life, learning over the years to never get too attached, until he wakes up in the body of Justin and falls in love with Justin's girlfriend, Rhiannon. Every morning "A" wakes in a different person's body, in a different person's life, learning over the years to never get too attached, until he wakes up in the body of Justin and falls in love with Justin's girlfriend, Rhiannon. Show less

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The Darkest Minds

The Darkest Minds

by Bracken, Alexandra

Unknown - 2012

When Ruby woke up on her 10th birthday, something about her had changed. Something that got her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp...Show more When Ruby woke up on her 10th birthday, something about her had changed. Something that got her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp.” She might have survived the mysterious disease that had killed most of America’s children, but she and the others emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they could not control. Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones. Now she is on the run, desperate to find the only safe haven left for kids like her—East River. Ruby can't let anyone, not even Liam, get close to her, not after what happened to her parents, and not when people are trying to use her as a weapon in their fight against the government. Show less

When Ruby woke up on her 10th birthday, something about her had changed. Something that got her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp...Show more When Ruby woke up on her 10th birthday, something about her had changed. Something that got her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp.” She might have survived the mysterious disease that had killed most of America’s children, but she and the others emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they could not control. Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones. Now she is on the run, desperate to find the only safe haven left for kids like her—East River. Ruby can't let anyone, not even Liam, get close to her, not after what happened to her parents, and not when people are trying to use her as a weapon in their fight against the government. Show less

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The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars

by Green, John

Book - 2012

Sixteen-year-old Hazel, a stage IV thyroid cancer patient, has accepted her terminal diagnosis until a chance meeting with a boy at cancer support group forces her to reexamine her perspective on love, loss, and life. Sixteen-year-old Hazel, a stage IV thyroid cancer patient, has accepted her terminal diagnosis until a chance meeting with a boy at cancer support group forces her to reexamine her perspective on love, loss, and life. Show less

Sixteen-year-old Hazel, a stage IV thyroid cancer patient, has accepted her terminal diagnosis until a chance meeting with a boy at cancer support group forces her to reexamine her perspective on love, loss, and life. Sixteen-year-old Hazel, a stage IV thyroid cancer patient, has accepted her terminal diagnosis until a chance meeting with a boy at cancer support group forces her to reexamine her perspective on love, loss, and life. Show less

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The Perks of Being A Wallflower

The Perks of Being A Wallflower

by Chbosky, Stephen

Book - 2012

Charlie watches from the outside. Charlie has a secret. But then, everyone has a secret. As Charlie jumps into the dance of teenage existence, he discovers that life is both messy and beautiful. Charlie watches from the outside. Charlie has a secret. But then, everyone has a secret. As Charlie jumps into the dance of teenage existence, he discovers that life is both messy and beautiful. Show less

Charlie watches from the outside. Charlie has a secret. But then, everyone has a secret. As Charlie jumps into the dance of teenage existence, he discovers that life is both messy and beautiful. Charlie watches from the outside. Charlie has a secret. But then, everyone has a secret. As Charlie jumps into the dance of teenage existence, he discovers that life is both messy and beautiful. Show less

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The Maze Runner

The Maze Runner

by Dashner, James

Book - 2010

Sixteen-year-old Thomas wakes up with no memory in the middle of a maze and realizes he must work with the community in which he finds himself if he is to escape. Sixteen-year-old Thomas wakes up with no memory in the middle of a maze and realizes he must work with the community in which he finds himself if he is to escape. Show less

Sixteen-year-old Thomas wakes up with no memory in the middle of a maze and realizes he must work with the community in which he finds himself if he is to escape. Sixteen-year-old Thomas wakes up with no memory in the middle of a maze and realizes he must work with the community in which he finds himself if he is to escape. Show less

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Let It Snow

Let It Snow

Three Holiday Romances

Book - 2008

Three authors (John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle) reveal the magic of the holidays through these hilarious and charming interconnected tales...Show more Three authors (John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle) reveal the magic of the holidays through these hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and breathtaking kisses, as a Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven. Show less

Three authors (John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle) reveal the magic of the holidays through these hilarious and charming interconnected tales...Show more Three authors (John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle) reveal the magic of the holidays through these hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and breathtaking kisses, as a Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven. Show less

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It's Kind of A Funny Story

It's Kind of A Funny Story

by Vizzini, Ned

Book - 2007

Ambitious New York City teenager Craig Gilner is determined to succeed at life - which means getting into the right high school to get the right job. But ...Show more Ambitious New York City teenager Craig Gilner is determined to succeed at life - which means getting into the right high school to get the right job. But once Craig aces his way into Manhattan's Executive Pre-Professional High School, the pressure becomes unbearable. He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills himself. Craig's suicidal episode gets him checked into a mental hospital, where he is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety. Show less

Ambitious New York City teenager Craig Gilner is determined to succeed at life - which means getting into the right high school to get the right job. But ...Show more Ambitious New York City teenager Craig Gilner is determined to succeed at life - which means getting into the right high school to get the right job. But once Craig aces his way into Manhattan's Executive Pre-Professional High School, the pressure becomes unbearable. He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills himself. Craig's suicidal episode gets him checked into a mental hospital, where he is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety. Show less

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Angus, Thongs and Full-frontal Snogging

Angus, Thongs and Full-frontal Snogging

Confessions of Georgia Nicolson

by Rennison, Louise

Book - 2006

Follow a year in the life of Georgia Nicolson through the hilarious pages of her journal. Follow a year in the life of Georgia Nicolson through the hilarious pages of her journal. Show less

Follow a year in the life of Georgia Nicolson through the hilarious pages of her journal. Follow a year in the life of Georgia Nicolson through the hilarious pages of her journal. Show less

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Monster

Monster

by Myers, Walter Dean

Unknown - 2001

While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken. While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken. Show less

While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken. While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken. Show less

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

by Adams, Douglas

Book - 2009

As the Earth is being demolished, human Arthur Dent and undercover alien researcher Ford Prefect hitch a ride on a passing spaceship. They travel the galaxy and encounter strange aliens and planets at every turn. As the Earth is being demolished, human Arthur Dent and undercover alien researcher Ford Prefect hitch a ride on a passing spaceship. They travel the galaxy and encounter strange aliens and planets at every turn. Show less

As the Earth is being demolished, human Arthur Dent and undercover alien researcher Ford Prefect hitch a ride on a passing spaceship. They travel the galaxy and encounter strange aliens and planets at every turn. As the Earth is being demolished, human Arthur Dent and undercover alien researcher Ford Prefect hitch a ride on a passing spaceship. They travel the galaxy and encounter strange aliens and planets at every turn. Show less

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Speak

Speak

by Anderson, Laurie Halse

Book - 2011

A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. Show less

A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. Show less

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

A Fable

by Boyne, John

Book - 2006

Bruno's father is an officer in the German Army; when his father gets transferred from Berlin to Auschwitz, Bruno explores the area, makes a secret friend and tries to make sense of what is taking place around him. Bruno's father is an officer in the German Army; when his father gets transferred from Berlin to Auschwitz, Bruno explores the area, makes a secret friend and tries to make sense of what is taking place around him. Show less

Bruno's father is an officer in the German Army; when his father gets transferred from Berlin to Auschwitz, Bruno explores the area, makes a secret friend and tries to make sense of what is taking place around him. Bruno's father is an officer in the German Army; when his father gets transferred from Berlin to Auschwitz, Bruno explores the area, makes a secret friend and tries to make sense of what is taking place around him. Show less

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