Great Books for Teens

New and Notable: 

Anna and the French Kiss cover Couldn't go anywhere for Spring Break? Take a trip to Paris with Anna and the French Kiss

 A World Without Heroes cover imageDid you love Fablehaven by Brandon Mull? Try A World Without Heroesthe first in his new series, the Beyonders.Throne of Fire cover

 Check out Rick Riordan's second book in the Kane Chronicles series, The Throne of Fire.

 

 

Check Out the New Books on WPL's YA Shelves.

Some are single titles, some are sequels. All are here for you to enjoy! 

  

Upcoming Teen Titles: New in 2011! 

We'll Always Have Summer--4/26/11--a Summer novel, Book 3, by Jenny Han

Throne of Fire--5/3/11--Kane Chronicles, Book 2, by Rick Riordan

What Happened to Goodbye--5/10/11--by bestselling author Sarah Dessen

The Warlock--5/24/11--Book 5, Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, by Michael Scott

Passion--6/14/11--the next Fallen novel by Kate Lauren

Forever--7/12/11--Wolves of Mercy Falls series, Book 3

The Power of Six--8/23/11--Lorien Legacies, Book 2, by Pitticus Lore

Inheritance--11/8/11--Inheritance series, Book 4 by Christopher Paolini

 

Looking For a Book Suggestion?

Check out our "What to Read After..." Reading Lists:

The Summer I Turned Pretty book coverFeeling romantic? Take a peek at WPL's Guide to Teen Love Stories! Whether you're a guy or girl, there's something for you.

The Dead Boys book coverScary stories aren't just for Halloween. Get ready to be spooked with WPL's Guide to Teen Suspense and Horror Stories.

Reckless book coverLittle Red Riding Hood's all grown up! Try a book from WPL's Guide to Fairy Tales for Teens.

   

 

 

Did you love The Twilight Saga?

Here's a list of other books you might like to sink your teeth into!

Are you hungering for more of The Hunger Games?

These books show you a future you've never dreamed of!

Is Percy Jackson your type of hero?

Here's a list of books full of magic, mythology, and adventure!

 

 

 

Teens Across Illinois Are Reading:

Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award for Grades 4-8: 2012 Nominees

Rebecca Caudill Award Website

2011 Winner: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

2010 Winner: All the Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn

 

 

 

 

The Abraham Lincoln Award: Illinois' High School Readers' Choice Award: 2011 Nominees

Abraham Lincoln Award Website

2011 Winner: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

2010 Winner: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

 

 

 

 

| Last updated June 21, 2011