New Teen Books: Monday, December 15

Looking for a fun new read? Teen books appeal to many adult readers as well as to teens! The library is constantly receiving new materials, including the items below. Why not stop by and check out a book, CD, movie, or other material that you find interesting. We will continue to offer “Grab and Go” services for those who prefer to place their books on hold online and then pick them up in the shelves by the circulation desk.

To see more teen books and graphic novels, click here. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find:

Heartstrings

Indigo, AKA “Indie,” loves special effects makeup and sometimes wonders if making monsters and zombies could be more than a hobby. But her sister, Violet, is a TV actress whose career has become its own kind of monster. It’s affected everything: their parents have split, their dad’s too busy being Violet’s manager, and Indie’s on her own as she agonizes over her music school application. But Indie is about to meet someone who can relate: Xander Jones, the boyishly sweet guitarist of the world-famous band the Heartbreakers, who constantly plays second fiddle to the band’s bigger personalities. At a hectic comic con, Indie and Xander meet behind the scenes and hit it off. Indie knows Xander deserves to step out of the shadows. What if she could find the courage to do the same by defying others’ expectations of her and making a new path for herself?

The Sleepless

Elver is the guardian of the wild and dangerous monster forest, and her skin will poison anyone she touches. Artair is on a mission—one that takes him face-to-face with Elver at her most ruthless. But her defenses are useless when she discovers he’s the only human impervious to her deadly gift. For Artair isn’t human: he’s one of the Sleepless, cursed to share his body with an evil spirit. Lucian inhabits their body while Artair sleeps, and he is hell-bent on manipulating Elver for his dark purposes. But Elver is harbouring secrets too, and she has her own reasons for feigning an alliance with these two souls. Caught in the crossfire of gods, monsters, and a dangerous magic they can barely understand, it is only a matter of time before the paths the three of them choose to take will set alight the very foundations of their world.

The Leaving Room

Gospel is the Keeper of the Leaving Room—a place all young people must phase through when they die. The young are never ready to leave; they need a moment to remember and a Keeper to help their wispy souls along. When a random door opens and a Keeper named Melodee arrives, their souls become entangled. Gospel’s seriousness melts and Melodee’s fear of connection fades, but still—are Keepers allowed to fall in love? Now they must find a way out of the Leaving Room and be unafraid of their love. In a novel that takes place over four minutes, National Book Award finalist Amber McBride explores connection, memory, and hope in ways that are unforgettable and poignant.