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LIBRARY LINE: Hot, new and notable titles for teens

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Are you looking for something new to read? Perhaps it’s time to try something different from your regular go-to authors? Maybe a title with quick pacing, well-developed characters, and a truly satisfying plot?
Look no further than the vibrant world of Young Adult fiction. Teen titles are increasingly diverse, both in terms of setting and genre, so there’s truly something for everyone. Here are just a few highly-recommended titles available at the Belleville Public Library.
Fans of John Green (author of “The Fault in Our Stars”) will be excited to hear he’s publishing a new book, entitled “Turtles All the Way Down”. This one focuses on 16-year-old Aza Holmes, who has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a disease John Green himself lives with. The book will be released in October, but Green has uploaded a reading of the first chapter to his popular Vlogbrothers Youtube channel. The Belleville Public Library has pre-ordered the book, so place a hold now to make sure you get a copy when it comes out.
Those of you with an interest in historical fiction should check out Mackenzi Lee’s “The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue”, an action-packed novel set in 18th-century England and Europe. Henry “Monty” Montague is the heir to his father’s estate, but all he can think about is how much he loves his best friend, Percy. When the two of them (accompanied by Monty’s younger sister) embark on a grand tour of Europe, they encounter highwaymen, pirates, and a murderous duke bent on revenge. Full of adventure and romance, this page-turner is guaranteed to leave you breathless.
If you’d prefer something a little more modern, S.K. Ali’s “Saints and Misfits” is an excellent choice. This coming-of-age story features Janna, a 15-year-old Muslim girl who categorizes people as Saints, Misfits, and Monsters. Janna isn’t so easily labelled herself, she is of mixed heritage, loves Flannery O’Connor, and has a huge crush on Jeremy despite the fact she doesn’t date. When she has a firsthand experience with a Monster parading as a Saint, she must decide if speaking up is worth the backlash from those the Monster has fooled.
If you want to try a sci fi title Claudia Gray’s (author of the Firebird trilogy) recently released, “Defy the Stars” is a terrific read. The colony world called Genesis is at war with Earth and is fighting for its independence. Noemi Vidal is a 17-year-old fighter pilot from Genesis and her squadron is attacked by enemy humanoid robots while on a training run.  Naomi’s journey leads her on an interstellar quest to save her home planet. This title is a thrilling read with wonderful characters.
If the recommendations above don’t spark your interest, speak to our friendly Reader’s Advisory staff and we’ll do our best to find something you enjoy. You can contact us by phone at 613-968-6731 ext. 2235, or just drop by our desk on the first floor of the library. No matter what your tastes, there’s a Young Adult title out there for you!

— Jessie Wionzek is a Librarian in the Children’s, Young Adult and Readers’ Advisory Department at the Belleville Public Library www.bellevillelibrary.ca



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