Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

e-Audio, 12:21:40Narrated by: Ariel BlakeRelease Date: July 25, 2023Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: July 14-16, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FMTW: Murder, Death, Poisoning, Gun Violence, Racism, SexismFor Readers Interested In: Thriller, Contemporary, Horror, YA       A Black teen desperate to regain her Ivy League acceptance enters an elite competition only to discover the…

My Week With Him by Joya Goffney

e-Audio, 06:57:00Narrated by: Marcella CoxRelease Date: July 11, 2023Published by: HarperTeenRead from: July 10-11, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Emotionally Abusive Parent, Racism, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Coming of Age, Romance, BIPOC MC, Music, Realistic Fiction, YA       From Joya Goffney of  Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry,  comes a stirring YA coming-of-age, best friends-to-lovers romance…

One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus

e-Audio, 10:13:05Narrated by: Shannon McManus, Holly Linneman, Robbie Daymond, Jeff EbnerRelease Date: July 25, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: July 8-10, 2023One of Us is Lying, #3Source: PRH AppTW: Death, Gun Violence, Drink Drugging, Blood, Addiction, AlcoholismFor Readers Interested In: Thrillers, Mysteries, Series Ender, Multiple POV, Contemporary, YA      From international bestseller, Karen…

Plus One by Kelsey Rodkey

e-Audio, 07:46:46Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon Release Date: June 27, 2023Published by: HarperTeenRead from: June 30, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Fatphobia, Car Accident, Bullying, Toxic FamilyFor Readers Interested In: Body Positivity, Religious Diversity (Jewish), Contemporary, Romance, YA     They say that those who can’t do, teach.     Lahey Johnson is notorious for helping her friends and…

The Shadow Sister by Lily Meade

e-Audio, 08:51:25Narrated by: Tamika Katon-DonegalRelease Date: June 27, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 28-30, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Death, Sexual Assault, For Readers Interested In: Paranormal, Mystery, Ghosts, YA, Sparkly Covers     Sutton going missing is the worst thing to happen to Casey, to their family. She’s trying to help find her sister, but…

Kismat Connection by Ananya Devarajan

e-Audio, 08:40:53Narrated by: Reena Dutt & Vikas AdamRelease Date: June 13, 2023Published by: Inkyard PressRead from: June 23-24, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Bullying, Child Abuse, Chronic Illness, RacismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Astrology, Racial/Ethic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, YA     In this charming YA debut, a girl who’s determined to prove her star chart wrong ropes…

Change the Game by Colin Kaepernick

e-book, 144 pagesRelease Date: March 7, 2023Published by: GraphixRead from: June 7-22, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Racial Microaggressions, Microaggressions from his parentsFor Readers Interested In: Family Diversity (Transracial Adoption), Sports, Romance, College Scouts, YA     Colin Change the Game is an inspiring high school graphic novel memoir for readers 12 and up from celebrated athlete…

House Party edited by Justin A. Reynolds

e-Audio, 10:46:08Narrated by: Nile Bullock, Nicky Endres, Erin Ruth Walker, Frankie Corzo, Khristine Hvam, Angel Pean, Kevin R. Free, Ron Nery, Jr., Gail Shalan, Delanna Studi, Matthew J. Harris, Emana Rachelle, Genesis Oliver, and Tashi ThomasRelease Date: June 27, 12023Published by: Joy RevolutionRead from: June 16-21, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Drinking, Drugs, mention of vomit, Panic…

Invisible Son by Kim Johnson

e-Audio, 10:08:56Narrated by: Guy Lockard & Kim JohnsonRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: Random House Books for Young ReadersRead from: June 14-16, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Wrongful incarceration, pandemic, medical talk, death of a grandparent, suicide, domestic abuse, murder, racismFor Readers Interested In: Thriller, Mystery, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Family Diversity, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, YA    …

Some Shall Break by Ellie Marney

e-Audio, 11:05:13Narrated by: Christine Lakin & Jake AbelRelease Date: June 6, 2023Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: June 8-9, 2023None Shall Sleep, #2Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Murder, Death, Blood, Violence, Gore, Panic Attacks, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Grief, Gun Violence, Sexual Assault, For Readers Interested In: Cold Cases, If you like Criminal Minds the tv show, Thriller, True Crime, YA…

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