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Best Young Adult Books of September

Submitted by Mrs. Nelsons Blog on Sun, 09/04/2011 - 11:58am

These are titles any teen (or adult!) will enjoy!

How to Rock Braces and Glasses (Hardcover)

By Meg Haston
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780316068253
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Poppy, 9/2011
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This reverse-Ugly Duckling story with an eye-catching title is fun and funny - teens will love it!

The Shattering (Hardcover)

By Karen Healey
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780316125727
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9/2011
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Healey's second book is a paranormal thriller that's just as mysterious as her first!

Shut Out (Hardcover)

By Kody Keplinger
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780316175562
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Published: Poppy, 9/2011
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Keplinger's second book, a modern day retelling of "Lysistrata" was not only immensely enjoyable, but tackles some tough issues as well. I love the feminist message and the way it takes on the sexual double standard in a way that teens can relate to. I'd recommend this to teen girls and guys - under the cover of entertainment, this book is a strong, important read!

All These Things I've Done (Hardcover)

By Gabrielle Zevin
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780374302108
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Square Fish, 9/2011
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Zevin's new novel chronicling a dystopian New York and Anya, the daughter of a fall Mob boss, is gripping. Anya is a strong heroine - both admirable and relatable - and readers will have trouble waiting for the next installment in the series!

Ashes (Hardcover)

By Ilsa J. Bick
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9781606841754
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: EgmontUSA, 9/2011
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This haunting dystopian thriller (the first in a series) will entrance "Hunger Games" fans - teens and adults alike!

The Isle of Blood (Hardcover)

By Rick Yancey
$18.99
ISBN-13: 9781416984528
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, 9/2011
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I have been following the "Monstrumologist" series since the beginning and I was anxiously awaiting the latest installment. I wasn't disappointed - the third book is darker than the previous two, delving deeper into the issues Will Henry struggles with and exploring the monsters within us. Teens (especially boys) and adults will love this haunting book, the perfect read for a dark and stormy night!

Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Hardcover)

By Laini Taylor
$18.99
ISBN-13: 9780316134026
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 10/2011
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From the ominous beginning - "Once upon a time, an angel and a demon fell in love. It did not end well" - to the foreboding end, "Daughter of Smoke and Bone" is a dark treat. It's got something for everyone: a lush, historic atmosphere, a forbidden romance, and epic battles. Teens and adults won't be able to get enough!

The Name of the Star (Hardcover)

By Maureen Johnson
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780399256608
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Putnam Juvenile, 9/2011
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This is the first book I've read by Maureen Johnson and it made me want to go back and read all her others! This story of a modern-day reincarnation of Jack the Ripper manages to be creepy, romantic, and utterly absorbing (and not nearly as gory as you'd think). The "Shades of London" series is sure to be a crossover hit!