Staff Picks
Coming Soon for Teens
- Richland Library
- Saturday, September 30
Collection
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.

Eight Dates and Nights
Published in 2023
Teens Hannah and Noah, who each have different ideas of how to spend Hanukkah, team up to save the last Jewish remnant in small-town Texas.

Here Lies Olive
Published in 2023
When sixteen-year-old Olive summons a ghost to find out what happens after people die, she unleashes an otherworldly danger that threatens everyone she loves.





And Don't Look Back
Published in 2023
After her mother's death, teen Harlow pieces together the truth of her family's past and what her mom was hiding from.


Love in Winter Wonderland
Published in 2023
Seventeen-year-olds Trey and Ariel embark on a hate-to-love journey when they band together to save Trey's family's business, the longest-running Black-owned bookshop in London.


The Search for Us
A Novel
Published in 2023
Told in two voices, when half-siblings Samira and Henry discover each other they join forces to find their absent father, uncovering the complexities of truth and the lasting impact of withheld family information.

Songs of Irie
Published in 2023
During the political turmoil in 1976 Jamaica, Irie and Jilly must navigate their opposing upbringings as they fall in love and choose between the futures decided for them and the futures they desire.

Artifice
Published in 2023
Isa de Smit grew up in her parents' art gallery in Amsterdam, but in the middle of the war she survives by selling fake paintings to the Nazis while trying to help her friend, Truus, smuggle Jewish babies to safety--but in 1943 it is hard to know who to trust.


Artifacts of an Ex
A Novel
Published in 2023
After creating an art exhibit inspired by heartbreak, eighteen-year-old Chloe meets Daniel, but Chloe's unresolved feelings and Daniel's fear of being a rebound hinder their romantic prospects and leads Chloe on a journey to rediscover love and prove to Daniel she is ready for a genuine connection.

Gorgeous Gruesome Faces
Published in 2023
Disgraced teen idol Sunny, comes face to face with Candie, her former bandmate, and the demons of their shared past when the two enter a K-pop competition that devolves into a deadly nightmare.

A Bright Heart
Published in 2023
When sixteen-year-old Migshin wakes up two years before her murder, she seeks to prevent all the horrors she unwittingly set in motion, but the timeline has changed, forcing her to use her intellect and wit to ensure the wrong man does not once again become king.



The Blackwoods
Published in 2023
Told from multiple points of view, Ardith and Hollis Blackwood's lives are upended when their great-grandmother, legendary actress Blossom Blackwood, passes away, and family secrets emerge.

Mermaids Never Drown
Tales to Dive for
Published in 2023
"The second book in the Untold Legends series, this is an anthology of short stories that feature mermaids"-- Provided by publisher.


By Any Other Name
Published in 2023
In London, 1593, sixteen-year-old Will Hughes makes his living on Shakespeare's stage, but after the famous playwright Christopher Marlowe is murdered, he teams up with young Lord James Bloomsbury, and together the two hunt the elusive assassin as their forbidden feelings for each other ignite.

Gwen & Art Are Not in Love
The Path to True Love Never Did Run Straight
Published in 2023
In medieval England, the bickering, bethroved duo, Arthur and Gwen, find common ground in their secret romantic interests, leading them to form an unexpected alliance while navigating Camelot's summer festivities.






Being Ace
An Anthology of Queer, Trans, Femme, and Disabled Stories of Asexual Love and Connection
Published in 2023

Godly Heathens
A Novel
Published in 2023
Seventeen-year-old Gem Echols hides their mental health challenges and mysterious dreams in the small town of Gracie, Georgia, but when a newcomer reveals a shocking claim of being reincarnated gods together, Gem's life takes a perilous turn as they embark on a deadly adventure, where their past and present collide.

A Curse for True Love
Published in 2023
"Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE, the breathtaking conclusion to Stephanie Garber's #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after. Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out. . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts"-- Provided by publisher.



Only She Came Back
Published in 2023
When true-crime fanatic Sam discovers her former classmate is the prime suspect in a potential murder case, their newfound friendship reveals there is more to the case than anyone knows.

Check & Mate
Published in 2023
When eighteen-year-old Mallory begrudgingly agrees to return to chess in one last charity tournament, her surprise upset against Nolan Sawyer, the reigning world champ and bad boy of the chess world, sets her on an worldwin adventure as she rediscovers her passion for the game.

What the River Knows
A Novel
Published in 2023
Set in 1884, nineteen-year-old Inez travels to Egypt after the sudden death of her parents to uncover the truth about their deaths, and as she attempts to unravel the mysteries her parents sought, she becomes a pawn in a larger game that threatens to killher.

The Forest Demands Its Due
Published in 2023
When the murder of his classmate at an elite boarding school seems to be forgotten overnight, seventeen-year-old Douglas must confront centuries of secrets in the school's past and a vengeful creature in the forest surrounding the campus.

The Spells We Cast
Published in 2023
Sparks fly when eighteen-year-old Nigel meets Ori during the Culling, a competition that determines whether a magician is stripped of their powers or joins the magical society known as the Guild, but they soon realize the connection growing between them threatens their future, the Guild, and all of humanity.



Just a Hat
Published in 2023
"In 1979 Texas, 13-year-old Joseph Nissan struggles to trust others and stay true to himself when the Iran hostage crisis, two neighborhood bullies and the local reverend's beautiful daughter put him in danger, until he discovers he's not alone"-- Provided by publisher.

Before the Devil Knows You're Here
Published in 2023
In 1836 Wisconsin, Catalina's determination to keep her family alive is tested when a bark-covered man abducts her brother, prompting her to delve into a world of strange beasts and tormented spirits as she uncovers the deep-rooted connection between herfate and the Man of Sap.


Curious Tides
Published in 2023
Teen mage Emory must unravel the truth behind the secret society that may have been involved in her classmates' deaths.


Vengeance of the Pirate Queen
Published in 2023
The crew of the Vengeance finds itself in a fight to save the world when it accidentally awakens the King of the Undersea who can control the dead.


Gender Rebels
30 Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive Heroes Past and Present
Published in 2023
"Explore the history to trans and nonbinary people throughout history and the world in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction book for young teens. Readers will be educated and enlightened about trans and nonbinary people who have made a difference in ourworld and who continue to help raise awareness of diversity and inclusion in current society. Introductory materials give readers an insight into pronoun usage, trans rights around the globe, the history of the word "transgender," and more before providing engaging and fascinating information about twenty-eight trans and nonbinary heroes who have helped shape our world. From Callon of Epidaurus (the first intersex individual to receive surgery) to Lili Elbe and Elliot Page (a trans actor) to Tomoya Hosoda (the first trans politician in Japan), this book will open up dialogue and help educate young adults on the history, legacy, and future of trans and nonbinary people and their rights at a time when protecting those rights is needed more than ever. The book is complete with sidebars about trans topics, a reference guide, and a glossary of terminology"-- Provided by publisher.

The Broke Hearts
Published in 2023
Mexican American teens, JD and Danny, still reeling from the gutting death of their best friend by police gunfire, grapple with life-changing decisions and the kind of people they want to be, for Juan.

The Fall of Whit Rivera
Published in 2023
Seventeen-year-old Whit, a plus-sized Puerto-Rican girl, is forced to plan the school's Fall Formal with her handsome ex.

No One Left but You
Published in 2023
When seventeen-year-old trans guy Max meets Gloss, he loses himself in an all-consuming relationship, but after his ex-summer romance turned bully turns up dead and Gloss takes the blame, Max veers dangerously close to being implicated as he desperately tries to uncover the truth.

Flower and Thorn
Published in 2023
In the pursuit of a better life, seventeen-year-old flower hunter Irinya and her childhood best friend find a priceless silver spider lily, only to have it fall into the wrong hands, leading Irinya on a perilous quest to reclaim the magical flower.

At the End of the World
Published in 2023
With the world about to end, seventeen-year-old Aisha and her mother set out on a road trip to find her estranged sister.





Punching Bag
Published in 2023
"The companion to Rex Ogle's award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepdad's anger. Hovering over Rex's story is the talismanic presence of his unborn baby sister. Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace and humor that act as beacons of light in the darkness. Compulsively readable, beautifully crafted, and authentically told, Punching Bag is a remarkable memoir about one teenager's cycle of violence, blame, and attempts to forgive his parents--and himself"-- Provided by publisher.


Wish of the Wicked
Published in 2023
Sixteen-year-old Farrow hatches a dangerous plan to seek revenge on Queen Magrit and regain her magic, but when Farrow finds herself falling for the one person who could ruin everything, she must decide whether it is more important to live in the past orforge a new future.

Betting on You
Published in 2023
When they first meet, Bailey and Charlie cannot stand one another, but when they met a year later as coworkers, Charlie secretly bets a colleague he can get Bailey to go out with him, and their relationship gets more complicated as they get closer and closer.



Thin Air
Published in 2023
A flight to Paris filled with teens competing for a cash prize turns deadly.

Sleepless in Dubai
Published in 2023
Nikki, an aspiring photographer, thinks she is embarking on a trip of a lifetime to Dubai to celebrate Diwali, until she finds out Yash, the boy-next-door with whom she has a rocky history, is also taking part.

Bittersweet in the Hollow
Published in 2023
When a girl goes missing in her secluded Appalachian town, seventeen-year-old Linden, who can taste other people's emotions, recovers haunting memories of her own disappearance and explores the legend of the Moth-Wigned Man, leading her to wonder if thereare some secrets best left buried.




The Crimson Fortress
Published in 2023
"Royal siblings Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya battle vengeful enemies, centuries-old mysteries, and their own personal demons in order to save their country from ruin"-- Provided by publisher.



Emmett
Published in 2023
Seventeen-year-old self-absorbed Emmett navigates love and relationships in this queer retelling of Emma.

Defiant
Published in 2023
Spensa needs all the knowledge she gathered in the Nowhere to end the Superiority's quest for galactic dominance, but first she must determine how far she is willing to go for victory.


A Grim and Sunken Vow
Published in 2023
Arlo and her friends must decide how far they are willing to go to depose a cruel ruler.


The Way I Am Now
Published in 2023
Eden and Josh reunite as Eden's rape case goes to trial, testing the strength of their relationship amidst the challenges of college life and Eden's pursuit of justice.





Didn't See That Coming
Published in 2023
"A rom com about a gamer girl with a secret identity and the online bestie she's never met IRL--until she unwittingly transfers to his school"-- Provided by publisher.





Hatchet Girls
Published in 2023
In Fall River, Massachusetts, home to New England's infamous Bridgewater Triangle, Tessa must prove her brother innocent of murdering his girlfriend's parents with an axe, a mystery that proves all too close to the Lizzie Borden murders one hundred yearsearlier.




The Voice Upstairs
Published in 2023
With the ability to see when a person's spirit leaves their body, Wilhelmina Price takes a job at her lifelong friend Edison's family estate to investigate a maid's death.


The Homecoming War
Published in 2023
After two rival high schools merge, their very different class presidents must work together to unite the student body.

People to Follow
A Novel
Published in 2023
After arriving on a remote island to star in a reality television show, ten teen influencers find themselves caught in a deadly game, and as they receive threatening messages from a mysterious Sponsor, the influencers must figure out who is trying to "cancel" them before it is too late.

People to Follow
A Novel
Published in 2023
After arriving on a remote island to star in a reality television show, ten teen influencers find themselves caught in a deadly game, and as they receive threatening messages from a mysterious Sponsor, the influencers must figure out who is trying to "cancel" them before it is too late.