There were so many great books published in 2017, it is difficult to narrow down the list! I chose books that were award winners/nominees, reader's choice winners, books with a lot of "buzz" around them as great books, or books that students in the South High library have loved this year.
Far from the Tree. Grace, an only child who was adopted at birth, puts her own baby up for adoption and goes looking for her biological family. A big-hearted and uplifting story! REALISTIC FICTION. (National Book Award WINNER for young people’s literature)
Artemis. The bestselling author of The Martian returns with an irresistible new near-future thriller—a heist story set on the moon. SCIENCE FICTION.
#NotYourPrincess is a zine-like collection of personal essays, creative illustrations, and photos from and about the marginalized experiences of indigenous young women. NON-FICTION.
(ALA Youth Media Award 2018 finalist)]
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives. An agender teen falls asleep on an Oakland city bus and is set on fire by another teen. NON-FICTION.
(ALA Youth Media Award 2018 finalist)]
Long Way Down. New York Times bestseller Jason Reynolds’s fiercely stunning novel that takes place in sixty potent seconds—the time it takes a kid to decide whether he’s going to murder the guy who killed his brother. REALISTIC FICTION. (National Book Award nominee)
Tower of Dawn. In the next installment of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, follow Chaol on his sweeping journey to a distant empire. FANTASY.
Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers shows the bond between the two Van Gogh brothers. Their devotion to each other was so profound that there could have been no Vincent van Gogh without Theo. NON-FICTION. (ALA Youth Media Award 2018 finalist)
The Hate U Give. Starr Carter, a 16-year-old, finds her voice after her unarmed childhood best friend is fatally shot by the police. REALISTIC FICTION. (National Book Award finalist, Goodreads reader’s choice WINNER). Author Angie Thomas discusses the book: goo.gl/ZRkDK8
Killers of the Flower Moon is a twisting, haunting true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history. ... In the 1920s, the richest people in the world were the Osage Indians after oil was discovered beneath their land. Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. NON-FICTION. (National Book Award finalist)
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. From the Big Bang to black holes, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe, this short guide will help you be fluent in cosmic headlines. NON-FICTION. Goodreads reader’s choice WINNER for science).
Strange the Dreamer. In the aftermath of a war between gods and men, a hero, a librarian, and a girl must battle the fantastical elements of a mysterious city stripped of its name. FANTASY.
Warcross. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu—when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths. SCIENCE FICTION/THRILLER.
Turtles All the Way Down. Aza didn’t intend to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there’s a large reward and her best and most fearless friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. REALISTIC FICTION.
When Dimple Met Rishi. The rom-com everyone’s talking about! Eleanor & Park meets Bollywood in this hilarious and heartfelt novel about two Indian-American teens whose parents conspire to arrange their marriage. ROMANCE.
Landscape with Invisible Hand. When jobs typically done by humans are replaced with alien technology, Adam's parents have no money for food, clean water, or medicine, forcing Adam and his girlfriend Chloe to get creative. SCIENCE FICTION.
Caraval. Whatever you've heard about Caraval, it doesn't compare to the reality. It's more than just a game or a performance. It's the closest you'll ever find to magic in this world. FANTASY.
One of Us is Lying. . “Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club” (EW.com) in this “flat-out addictive” (RT Book Reviews) story of what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive. MYSTERY.
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