New Arrivals for Teens! | November 2024

Pick the Lock by A.S. King | From Michael L. Printz Award winner A.S. King, a weird and insightful new novel about a girl intent on picking the lock of her toxic family with punk rock and opera. (Fiction)

When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson | This explosive new novel that brims with love, secrets, and enchantment by Jandy Nelson, Printz Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of I’ll Give You the Sun. (Fiction)

A Constellation of Minor Bears by Jen Ferguson | Award-winning author Jen Ferguson has written a powerful story about teens grappling with balancing resentment with enduring friendship—and how to move forward with a life that’s not what they’d imagined. (Fiction)

The Judgment of Yoyo Gold by Isaac Blum | A smart and powerful story set in the Orthodox Jewish community about what it means to fit in, break out, and find your own way. (Fiction)

Payal Mehta’s Romance Revenge Plot by Preeti Chhibber | Payal Mehta's long-time crush finally notices her, long enough to vomit on her shoes. To apologize, he takes her out to lunch, only for Payal to realize that he sees her as Indian first, girl second. Determined to teach him a lesson, she ropes in her archnemesis, Philip Kim, to help. As the scheme moves along, her feelings towards Philip become complicated and she realizes maybe the person she was looking for has been scowling at her all along. (Romance)

Class Act by Kelsey Rodkey | Ella knew transferring to a new school wouldn’t be easy. The first day, while defending her sister, Ella makes an enemy out of the student council president and lands in detention. Swearing revenge on him, Ella will stop at nothing to unseat him—even calling for a redo election in which she’s the only one brave enough to run against him. (Romance)

Twenty-Four Seconds from Now… by Jason Reynolds | In a series of moments spanning two years, seventeen-year-old Neon navigates the progression of his relationship with Aria, culminating in a case of the jitters as the two intend to take the next big step in their relationship. (Romance)

Make My Wish Come True by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick | A sapphic Netflix-esque Christmas movie meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days​ from the New York Times bestselling author duo of She Gets the Girl Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick. (Romance)

The Bitter End by Alexa Donne | Students from an elite prep school travel to a remote ski cabin for their senior excursion, but as the temperature drops and a blizzard traps them inside, tensions rise, secrets and betrayals are revealed, and when classmates begin to die, the group must uncover the killer among them to survive. (Thriller)

The Lies We Conjure by Sarah Henning | Told in alternating voices, Ruby and her sister agree to impersonate a stranger's grandchildren at a dinner party where they witness the murder of a witch and become involved in a magical power struggle. (Thriller)

Aisle Nine by Ian X. Cho | It's Black Friday—and the apocalypse is on sale! (Horror)

Killer House Party by Lily Anderson | From Printz Honor winning author Lily Anderson comes a young adult horror novel that follows Arden and her three best friends as their graduation party at an abandoned mansion turns into a bloody fight for survival. (Horror)

The Dividing Sky by Jill Tew | Serpent & Dove meets Arcane in this dystopian romance debut that follows a cunning memory merchant who deals a little extra happiness on the side and the handsome rookie officer on her tail! (Dystopian)

Fledgling: The Keeper’s Records of Revolution by S.K. Ali | The first book in a gripping duology from acclaimed author S.K. Ali introduces a fractured world on the brink of either enlightenment or war. (Dystopian)

Inheritance of Scars by Crystal Seitz | In the depths of Tiveden Forest, home to bloodthirsty monsters, eighteen-year-old Astrid searches for her vanished grandmother, inadvertently awakens the deadly draugr Soren, and forms an unlikely alliance with him as she discovers her family's grim legacy. (Fantasy)

Divine Mortals by Amanda M. Helander | Soothsayer Mona Arnett's life changes when the young leader of the royal magicians calls upon her skill in naming soulmates to help in providing the dying king with an heir, except, according to Mona's reading, she is the king's soulmate and queen-to-be. (Fantasy)

Heir by Sabaa Tahir | Told in alternating voices, three teens, whose fates intertwine to stop the murder of innocent children, journey across two warring nations to ensure a better future for their people. (Fantasy)

Sally’s Lament by Mari Mancusi (Disney’s Twisted Tales) | What if Sally discovered Christmas Town? Sally has mostly loved her creepy hometown of Halloween Town. But lately, she can't help but want something more. In a place full of the frightening, you'd think living in the shadows wouldn't feel so . . . isolating. She knows she could do so much more if she wasn't always stuck in the lab of her creator, Dr. Finkelstein. Soon Sally is surprised to learn that the Pumpkin King, Jack, is longing for a change of his own. Determined to find a solution for them both, Sally follows a vision that could be the key to changing their fates. (Fantasy)

Tears of the Nameless by George Mann (Star Wars: The High Republic) | The New York Times best-selling series continues in this heart-wrenching sequel to Defy the Storm. It’s been over a year since the fall of the Starlight Beacon space station, and both heroes and villains alike must face the consequences of their decisions. When Jedi Knight Reath and Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo are sent on a mission to test their theories about the Nameless, they’ll come face-to-face with the terrifying creatures once thought to be myth—and learn the true meaning of fear . . . (Fantasy)

The Blood Orchid by Kylie Lee Baker (The Scarlet Alchemist #2) | Since Zilan entered the world of royal alchemists, she has learned that alchemy comes at a price. She has lost loved ones in her search for broader justice against the evil Empress and all she wants now is to find some way to bring them back… (Historical Fantasy)

Girlmode written by Magdalene Visaggio, illustrated by Paulina Ganucheau | Recently transitioned and starting a new school, Phoebe is taken under the wing of Mackenzie Ishikawa, the envy of all girls, who shows her the value of being true to herself instead of who everyone expects her to be. (Graphic Novel)

Ash’s Cabin by Jen Wang | Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash's age are more interested in pop stars and popularity contests than in fighting for change. Even Ash's family seems to be sleepwalking through life. The only person who ever seemed to get Ash was their Grandpa Edwin. Before he died, he used to talk about building a secret cabin, deep in the California wilderness. Did he ever build it? What if it's still there, waiting for him to come back . . .or for Ash to find it? (Graphic Novel)

Thief of the Heights written by Son M., illustrated by Robin Yao | Enter the world of Muqadas, where the climb to the top of this vertically stacked city—away from disease-ridden waters of the lower levels—is paved with betrayal, secrets, and rebellion in this debut graphic novel from author Son M. and artist Robin Yao. (Graphic Novel)

Teen Titans: Robin written by Kami Garcia, illustrated by Gabriel Picolo, color by David Calderón, lettering by Wes Abbott (Teen Titans #4) | Raven Roth, Garfield Logan, Maxine Navarro, and Damian Wayne are on the run, while Dick Grayson wants to know what happened to his brother, Damian, and they all want to defeat H.I.V.E. for good. (Graphic Novel)

Clock Striker, Vol. 2: The Sharing Society by Issaka Galadima with Frederick L. Jones | Clock Striker, Vol.2 is the exciting follow-up to the acclaimed first volume, featuring shonen manga’s first Black female lead character! Combining sci-fi, steampunk, action-adventure, and insightful humor, this new volume explores teenage hero Cast’s desire to (once again) save her friend Klaus while dealing with an entire town that confounds her with its unique sharing culture. (Manga)

Super Simple Psychology: The Ultimate Bitesize Study Guide by D.K. Publishing (edited by Amanda Wyatt) | Expand your Psychology knowledge with this easy-to-use study guide which has everything Advanced Placement students need to get to grips with this fascinating subject. Super Simple Psychology breaks down complex information into manageable, bitesize chunks, and it covers all the key topics, ranging from brain anatomy and memory to phobias and types of therapy. (Nonfiction)

Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I’d Known written by George M. Johnson, illustrated by Charly Palmer | In Flamboyants, George M. Johnson celebrates writers, performers, and activists from 1920s Black America whose sexualities have been obscured throughout history. Through 14 essays, Johnson reveals how American culture has been shaped by icons who are both Black and Queer – and whose stories deserve to be celebrated in their entirety. (Nonfiction)

The Ballerina of Auschwitz by Dr. Edith Eva Eger with Esmé Schwall | In this young adult edition of the bestselling, award-winning memoir The Choice, Holocaust survivor and renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Eger shares her harrowing experiences and gives readers the gift of hope and strength. (Nonfiction)