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Not sure what to read this summer? We’ve got you covered! These titles were hand-selected by our teen librarians as books teens may enjoy this summer.
Don't forget to register for our Summer Challenge and receive a free book!
We also have many copies you can check out! Find these books on our 2nd floor display outside of Teen.
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
A delightful historical romance based in a local Chicago setting.
A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen
Magical students are stranded in the wilderness after a spell-gone-wrong, and the worst has yet to come...
Heartbreak Boys by Simon James Green
This LBGTQ+ grumpy-sunshine romance will make you LOL. Literally.
The Lake House by Sarah Beth Durst
Nothing is as it seems in this thrilling summer horror.
The Last Fallen Star by Sarah Graci Kim
Percy Jackson meets The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea in this action-packed fantasy trilogy opener.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
This page-turning mystery follows the filming of a true crime documentary and is just as good as the author’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.
Star Splitter by Matthew J. Kirby
Imagine waking up lightyears from Earth to find yourself in the bloody destruction of a space lander. What would you do to survive?
Thieves’ Gambit by Kayvion Lewis
Dangerous heists abound in this fast-paced read.
This Time It’s Real by Ann Liang
Fans of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before will enjoy this fake-dating romantic comedy.
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
Follow a fierce 16-year-old Indigenous teen as she fights to solve a mystery and reclaim her people’s stolen history.
Wrecker by Carl Hiaasen
Get ready for online school, shady smugglers, grave robbers and...pooping iguanas.
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
A laugh-out-loud, heartfelt graphic novel about finding your place in the world and discovering love. Oh, and LOTS of cheesy puns!
Dinosaur Sanctuary, Vol. 1 by Itaru Kinoshita
A new manga series described as Jurassic Park meets Animal Crossing.
Ex-Yakuza & Stray Kitten, Vol. 1 by Riddle Kamimura
A fun, slice-of-life manga told from the point of view of an adorable kitten!
Family Style by Thien Pham
A lovely graphic memoir that shares a piece of the immigrant experience, explores cultural identities and embraces the power and magic of food.
Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe by Steve Sheinkin
A poignantly powerful story of survival, heartbreak, and heroism during the atrocities of WWII from the award-winning author of Bomb, Fallout, and more!