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Landscape With Invisible Hand
by M.T. Anderson
Science Fiction. The alien vuuv arrived with promises of peace and technological progress, but they wound up destroying Earth's economy, turning life into a hopeless grind for everyone but the ultra-rich. Now, teen artist Adam dreams of buying the vuvv's advanced medicine to treat his chronic illness, but his family can barely afford food. Desperate for cash, Adam and his girlfriend Chloe begin filming their wholesome, 1950s-style dates for the vuuv, who are obsessed with "classic" Earth culture. It's a profitable ploy, but can it survive the bitter collapse of Adam and Chloe's relationship? Sophisticated science fiction readers will relish this "elegant, biting, and hilarious social satire" (Booklist).
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| A Line in the Dark by Malinda LoMystery. Jess is painfully in love with her best friend Angie, but Angie is dating Margot, a wealthy girl from a ritzy private school. Their jealous love triangle threatens to destroy both relationships – especially after Margot's best friend is found dead. Secrets and suspicion swirl around the diverse characters in this intricately plotted tale of psychological suspense. |
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| Long Way Down by Jason ReynoldsVerse Fiction. In the aftermath of his brother's murder, grieving 15-year-old Will boards the elevator in his building with a gun in his waistband. He knows The Rules: don't cry, don't snitch, just get your revenge. But can Will's resolve outlast the surprises of his ride to the ground floor? Popular author Jason Reynolds' spare, page-turning poetry delivers an emotional punch that you won't soon forget. |
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| Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten MillerScience Fiction. Otherworld is a totally immersive and dangerously addictive new game, a favorite of delinquent teen gamer Simon. It's also the only way that he can connect with his best friend Kat about the suspicious accident that landed her in coma. If you love the high stakes and vivid virtual worlds in James Dashner's Mortality Doctrine series, don't miss this cyber-thriller, the 1st in a new series. |
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The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
by Dashka Slater
Nonfiction. These are the facts: on November 4, 2013, Sasha (a white, agender, middle-class teen) and Richard (a disadvantaged black teen) were riding a public bus in Oakland, California, when Richard set Sasha's skirt on fire. In The 57 Bus, journalist Dashka Slater takes you beyond those bare facts, presenting an up-close look at the two teens' lives before and after the crime and inviting you to consider complicated questions of privilege, empathy, and justice.
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| This Is Where It Ends by Marieke NijkampFiction. It's the first day of classes at Opportunity High School, and everyone is gathered in the auditorium when an uninvited former student suddenly opens fire. The next 54 minutes of terror unspool from the perspective of four different students, creating an unflinching account that may be overwhelming for some, but will be riveting for those who are drawn to raw, all-too-realistic fiction. |
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| Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between by Jennifer E. SmithRomance. Can long-distance love survive? Aidan and Clare have 12 hours to answer that question. During one sleepless night -- their last before leaving for different colleges -- the high school sweethearts debate their future. Fans of just-one-night stories like Tiffany Schmidt's Bright Before Sunrise will appreciate this bittersweet romance about deciding when to hold on and when to let go. |
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| The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola YoonFiction. Practical, scientific Natasha is making a final attempt to stop her family's deportation; dreamy Korean-American Daniel is headed to an unwanted college interview. Neither of them expects to meet the other, or to feel an undeniable bond that kicks off a confusing yet unforgettable 12 hours. Lyrical writing and multiple perspectives add layers to this award-winning tale of a whirlwind relationship. |
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