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Book Club Kits

Try one of our book club kits. Each kit contains 10 books and suggested book discussion questions. Check one out today!

New Items

Hatchet Read-Alikes

Are you forever chasing the feeling "Hatchet" gave you on your first read? We've got you covered with these teen titles!

Hunger Games Read-Alikes!

If you loved the high-stakes intenstity of "The Hunger Games," you have to give these teen titles a try!

28 Days Later: The Brown Bookshelf 2026

Check out these titles from this year's Brown Bookshelf list of authors and illustrators to know!

Debut Author Shout Out!

Check out the Morris YA Debut Award winners and finalists! This award is given to outstanding books published by a first-time author.

Celebrate Diverse Stories!

Pick up on of these "Walter Award" winning books to broaden your reading horizon!

Bram Stoker Awards!

Explore the best teen horror books of the past few years!

NoveList Reading Challenge: April 2024

This month's challenge is to discover the joy of communal reading! Find a title for your locations next book group meeting and check it out!

The Joy of Food

We guarantee these food memoirs will make you laugh, cry and, most importantly, fall in love with food!

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Erin go Bragh!

From cuisine to culture, pictures and sounds, the Emerald Isle is full of poignant stories and boasts a rich history of letters.

Campfire Cooking

The recipes and ideas in these books will make your campfire cooking as fancy as a Sunday dinner!

Cookies and Cakes and Pies — Oh My! It's Kitchen Science!

A great blend of creativity, life skills, family fun, math and science! Ok, sometimes it's messy, too. Turn up the heat!

Transitional Titles: Mystery

Moving from middle school to high school? These mystery books are perfect for teens looking to read more advanced titles in eighth grade!

NoveList Reading Challenge: March 2026

In 2026, embark on a journey of reading exploration to "Find What You Like." This month, read a mystery, solve a crime and serve up justice!

Summer Reading 2026: Teen Nonfiction and Historical Fiction

Register now for Summer Reading and earn a free book when you finish! Check out this list to see some of the awesome books you can pick!

Summer Reading 2026: Teen Fantasy and Sci-Fi

Register now for Summer Reading and earn a free book when you finish! Check out this list to see some of the awesome books you can pick!

Summer Reading 2026: Teen Romance

Register now for Summer Reading and earn a free book when you finish! Check out this list to see some of the awesome books you can pick!

Meet Emcee Carter Wilson

Carter Wilson is a bestselling author of 10 psychological thrillers and numerous stories.

Summer Reading 2026: Teen Horror

Register now for Summer Reading and earn a free book when you finish! Check out this list to see some of the awesome books you can pick!

Anticipando el Nuevo Stranger Things

Mientras esperamos el lanzamiento de la nueva serie animada de Stranger Things, exploremos la tradición que nos cautivó!

Chaos Control: Hone your Dungeons and Dragons Skills

Looking for your next great character? Want to start your next phase as a Dungeon Master? Find resources to help improve your D&D skills!

Summer Reading 2026: Teen Fantasy and Sci-Fi

Register now for Summer Reading and earn a free book when you finish! Check out this list to see some of the awesome books you can pick!

Star Wars Madness

May the Force be with you this Star Wars Day! From a galaxy far, far away to your hands, grab one of these to celebrate May the Fourth.

Books to Read for AAPI Month

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by exploring the past, present and future of AAPI teen books!
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