In the mood for a good read but feel like you don’t have the time? Looking for something with shorter chapters but plenty of plot? Here are a few Teen Central picks to get you started. Kill Joy by Holly Jackson Pippa Fitz-Amobi is not looking forward to...
Sometimes, picking a book is difficult. It’s even more difficult when you don’t know what you like! Check out this list of some of the reads in Teen Central that can suck you into their worlds, even if you’re not a big reader! A Good Girl’s...
Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of culture, history, and the contributions of these amazing communities. For teen readers looking to connect with these stories, here is a curated collection of compelling titles that reflect the diverse voices and traditions they represent. I’m Not Your Perfect...
Last Chance Academy: A Study in Secrets by Debbi Michiko Florence A twelve-year-old girl named Megumi "Meg" Mizuno, grieving her mother's death and facing expulsion, enters a mysterious scavenger hunt at her new boarding school to win a trip that could change her life. This book is...
We all know a trope that has been overused– teen and YA fiction is known to be overrun with them. However, just because a trope has been used ad nauseum, does not mean it is bad! Below, we’ll take a look at some reads that...
Biographies are a great way to encounter aspects of the world which we, ourselves, haven’t been exposed to. The Indiana Room circulating collection offers an extensive selection of Indiana biographies and autobiographies; here are a few with links to our catalog to place them on hold. Eli Lilly:...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor The 2023 Booker Prize has been awarded to Paul Lynch for his novel Prophet Song! Long considered the most prestigious literary award in the United Kingdom, the Booker Prize (formerly known as the Man Booker Prize) is awarded annually...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor Over the course of the last 15 years, Lauren Groff has emerged as one of the most critically adored literary fiction authors of the 21st century. Her work tends to oscillate between the past and the present, inhabiting both...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor On September 21, the Booker Prize’s judging panel announced the shortlist for this year. Long considered the most prestigious literary award in the United Kingdom, the Booker Prize (formerly known as the Man Booker Prize) is awarded annually to...
Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor Since the 1970s, Stephen King has reigned supreme as one of the most prolific authors in English literature, reliably putting out at least one (generally fairly substantial) novel a year. One of King’s hallmarks is how he interweaves his...
