Beth Kander

Fifty years after the Singularity, the world is divided into two populations locked in a cold war: Synthetic Citizens, or Syns, human-computer hybrids with extraordinary enhancements and potentially infinite lifespans; and Originals, the women and men who did not merge their bodies with the machines. But the decades-long battle between Original and Syn is almost at an end, because the Originals are on the verge of extinction. One of the only young Originals left in the world, Ere, knows he might someday be the very last of his kind. But when he meets a beautiful, powerful Syn girl called Ever, he questions everything he's ever been told about his lifelong enemies. Original Syn is a rich, dangerous world of family secrets, free will, forbidden love, and all of the unexpected peril that arises when aggressive technology meets stubborn humanity.

Original Syn

McCaid Paul

The secrets are beginning to surface...Everyone has a theory about what happened to local nurse, Candice Hagen. Some believe she jumped to her death from Springs Bridge, while others suspect foul play. Even Billie, the missing woman's daughter, hides her own suspicions. For years, Summersville has remained silent on the tragedy.Until now.When startling truths swim to the surface, the town is forced to confront its violent past. Only with the help of her best friend, Mick, will Billie be able to sort the truth from the lies, and unearth Summersville's most powerful secrets. With the upending drama brewing in the small, southern town, Mick and Billie must find the answer, before it costs them everything. No one can be trusted-not even themselves.

Buried Truths

Rosiee Thor

In Rosiee Thor's lavish fantasy novel with a Jazz Age spark, a politically savvy teen must weigh her desire to climb the social ladder against her heart in a world where magic buys votes. Flare is power. With only a drop of flare, one can light the night sky with fireworks . . . or burn a building to the ground -- and seventeen-year-old Ingrid Ellis wants her fair share. Ingrid doesn't have a family fortune, monetary or magical, but at least she has a plan: Rise to the top on the arm of Linden Holt, heir to a hefty political legacy and the largest fortune of flare in all of Candesce. Her only obstacle is Linden's father who refuses to acknowledge her. So when Senator Holt announces his run for president, Ingrid uses the situation to her advantage. She strikes a deal to spy on the senator's opposition in exchange for his approval and the status she so desperately craves. But the longer Ingrid wears two masks, the more she questions where her true allegiances lie. Will she stand with the Holts, or will she forge her own path?

Fire Becomes Her

Julie Mayhew

In a gripping novel set in present-day England under a Nazi regime, a sheltered teen questions what it means to be "good" -- and how far she's willing to go to break the rules.

Nazi England, 2014. Jessika Keller is a good girl -- a champion ice skater, model student of the Bund Deutscher Mädel, and dutiful daughter of the Greater German Reich. Her best friend, Clementine, is not so submissive. Passionately different, Clem is outspoken, dangerous, and radical. And the regime has noticed. Jess cannot keep both her perfect life and her dearest friend, her first love. But which can she live without? Haunting, intricate, and unforgettable, The Big Lie unflinchingly interrogates perceptions of revolution, feminism, sexuality, and protest. Back matter includes historical notes from the author discussing her reasons for writing an "alt-history" story and the power of speculative fiction.

The Big Lie

Amber Lynn Smith

Witch Song #3

Supreme in their dominion over seasons, storms, and sea, the witches have forgotten the unmatched destructiveness of mankind. And among the weapons men seek are the magical songs of the witches. Born of witches but raised among their enemies, Lilette searches for a way to heal the rift between mankind and the witches. But it may be too late to save either. For if there is one thing Lilette has come to know for certain, it's that all things fall.

Witch Fall

Michael Harmon

"Stick" is the best wide receiver in the history of his high school--the football seems magnetically drawn to his hands, hence his nickname.
 
Preston is an outcast, and his pipsqueak stature and nerdy social status couldn't be further from a star athlete's.
 
Stick puts on his football costume every week to make others--his teammates, his dad, everyone but himself--happy, but he's fallen out of love with the sport and feels that he's lost control of his future.
 
Preston puts on his homemade superhero costume every night to help others, too: to avenge his father's murder, he's determined to right the wrongs he sees in his neighborhood and regain control of the flawed world he sees around him.
 
A twist of fate brings this unlikely pair together in a friendship that is as odd as it is true. Each can see the other better than he can see himself, and in these unexpected reflections lies a chance for mutual redemption.

Stick

T. S. Pettibone

Humanity is unified against the Inborns, an extraterrestrial species with godlike intelligence and abilities whose arrival on earth caused an environmental and biological crisis.Enslaved and despised even by her own Inbornkind, 18-year-old Snofrid Yagami reawakens to the world after having her memories stolen and is certain of only one thing: she will do anything to ensure her freedom. But her resolution is soon tested when the son of a high-ranking human official is murdered and her home city becomes the center of the interspecies war, one that might see the Inborns purged. Desperate to find a way out of the city for herself and her family, Snofrid risks making a deal with the manipulative Inborn Commander, Hadrian, and his brutal cadre of soldiers. Her task is simple: take part in a historic hunt that will bring wealth and fame to all who survive. Unfortunately, Snofrid's role is one in which survival is rarely seen--the bait.

Hatred Day

Elizabeth Sims

Rita Farmer knows what it's like to be flat broke. Even now, when studying to be a lawyer, Rita is so far in debt that she has to scrounge for acting jobs to keep herself and her son afloat. Decked out in police uniform as an extra on a low-budget movie shoot, she wanders into a rough part of town and is pulled into a vicious assault. Rita chases off the two men but doesn't escape unscathed, and the boy they attacked isn't out of danger yet. His injuries could last the rest of his life.

Rita's heart goes out to him and his grandmother, Amaryllis B. Cubitt, the director of an urban mission that Rita had turned to for help years ago. But the mission has changed from its unassuming past and is now flush with secret donations and gruff guards posted at the doors. Rita can't help but wonder if now Amaryllis is too proud to ask for the help she needs.

Smart and charming, Rita Farmer is back in the spotlight in The Extra, a second act that is as dazzling and delightful as the first.

The Extra

ReShonda Tate Billingsley

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

For once life is good for Camille, Alexis, Angel and Jasmine. Especially Jasmine, who never thought she'd fall for new boyfriend C.J. this hard, but they are inseparable, even being voted cutest couple' in their class. However, when a local neighbourhood gang tries to recruit her basketball-playing brother Jaquan, trouble starts brewing - especially when they go after C.J.'s brother as well. Things take a dangerous turn when C.J.'s brother is given an unthinkable task that will leave Jasmine and C.J. caught in the middle.'

Friends 'til the End/4 ReShonda Tate Billingsley books

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Friends 'til the End

Marilynn Griffith

Sparks fly when Lily Chau, the young pattern-maker for Garments of Praise, meets Doug LaCroix, a missionary on furlough who wants nothing more than to return to the mission field, but soon they must choose between following their dreams or their responsibilities. Original. 12,000 first printing.

Jade

Marcy Beller Paul





Underneath Everything is a seductive, gorgeously written debut about two girls bound by an obsessive and toxic friendship, perfect for fans of Lauren Oliver and Courtney Summers.

Mattie shouldn't be at the bonfire. She should be finding new maps for her collection, hanging out with Kris, and steering clear of almost everyone else, especially Jolene. After all, Mattie and Kris dropped off the social scene the summer after sophomore year for a reason. But now Mattie is a senior, and she's sick of missing things. So here she is. And there's Jolene: Beautiful. Captivating. Just like the stories she wove. Mattie would know--she used to star in them. She and Jolene were best friends. Mattie has the scar on her palm to prove it, and Jolene has everything else, including Hudson.

But when Mattie runs into Hudson and gets a glimpse of what could have been, she decides to take it all back: the boyfriend, the friends, the life she was supposed to live. Problem is, Mattie can't figure out where Jolene's life ends and hers begins. Because there's something Mattie hasn't told anyone: She walked away from Jolene over a year ago, but she never really left.

Underneath Everything

Unknown Author

In and about Philadelphia (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Objects of Interest to Engineers and Others: In and About Philadelphia The Engineers' Club of Philadelphia was organized December 17th, 1877. Its object, as stated in its Constitution, is "to promote the Arts and Sciences connected with Engineering, by means of periodical meetings for the reading and discussion of professional papers and for social intercourse, and circulation by publication among its members of the information thus obtained." In carrying out this object the Club holds meetings on the first and third Saturday evenings of each month, except July, August and September, and publishes its Proceedings quarterly, besides sending out to its members frequent abstracts and advance copies of papers to be presented. The Club occupies the entire building at No. 1122 Girard Street (See Girard Street, page 37). On the first or ground floor is a comfortable library and reading room; on the second floor are the Club offices and a commodious meeting room, while on the third floor is a card and chess room. The meetings are well attended, the average number of members and visitors present reaching about fifty, and much interest is usually manifested in the papers and discussions presented. The Club is the largest local engineering society in the country. Its members number over four hundred, and include in their ranks some of the most distinguished engineers of the city. The membership is about equally divided between residents and non-residents. The Quarterly Proceedings may be taken as a model, not only for typographical excellence, but for the character of the matter presented. The Club is always glad to welcome visiting engineers to its rooms and to its meetings. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Objects of Interest to Engineers and Others

Barbara Shoup

Everything is falling apart for high school senior Jackson Watt. His best friend Brady disappears without a word. His mom remarries, which means a new stepdad, a new house . . . a new life. He falls in love with the girl of his dreams, and then risks blowing it for good. It's only when Jax takes one last road trip to Graceland that he can accept the past year-and what it really means to grow up.

Wish You Were Here

D. M. Larson

Full Length Play Script with Monologues

"Flowers in the Desert" is a full length play scripts about a group home for troubled girls isolated in the desert. Ma and Sarge watch over the girls and try to guide the teens to make better decisions for their lives but it proves to be as challenging as growing flowers in the desert. The play includes several original monologues for teenage actresses including: Beauty and Perfection First Words Piggy Princess Mess Things Up Sob Story

Flowers in the Desert

James Howe

The Misfits; Totally Joe; Addie on the Inside; Also Known As Elvis

Discover all four books in the funny, heartfelt, and beloved Misfits series by Bunnicula author James Howe, together in a collectible paperback boxed set.

Sticks and stones may break our bones, but names will break our spirit.

Seventh grade isn't easy, especially for the outcasts who get called names. But when misfits Bobby, Joe, Addie, and Skeezie find each other, they learn to fight for themselves and their friends. Bobby stands up and makes a difference. Joe finds the courage to be himself, no matter who's watching. Outspoken Addie wonders if there's a way to be true to who she is on the inside without becoming a target on the outside. And Skeezie's life-changing summer brims with tough choices, love in all directions, and enough sweet potato fries to go around.

This honest and resonant must-have boxed set includes paperback editions of:
The Misfits
Totally Joe
Addie on the Inside
Also Known as Elvis

The Complete Misfits Collection

Marilyn Kaye

The five friends in Cabin Six prepare to welcome the camp director's niece to their cabin, but they are completely unprepared for the trouble that their new roommate brings with her.

New Girl in Cabin Six

J. Barton Mitchell

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Fleeing Midnight City, Zoey, along with Holt, Mira and Max, must reach the Severed Tower to discover who she is, but the closer she gets to this place where the laws of physics do not apply, the more dangerous things become as her newly unlocked powers start to wane.

The Severed Tower

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Sarah Lampkin

"It's not often that I find the second book in a series better than the first. Yet, here it is, the mythical favored second book." - Shelia Goicea"Hang on for high tension, wicked fast twists and the inner turmoil between Brenna and her dark soul, Maura." - DianneBrenna Whit teeters the line between the living and the dead. Now that she's back for her sophomore year at Nephesburg College, she's determined to focus on the waking world. But when her own soul is trying to kill her and a new Dead Dreamer is fighting for power, Brenna is dragged back into the world of the dead.The Gatekeepers are doing everything they can to restore the power they once held over the town of Nephesburg. With a mysterious set of twins arriving in town to help them prepare, Brenna must decide what's important: continuing to hide her secret or reveal herself and fight for what she believes is right. The decision could end up leading to a permanent death for Brenna so she must choose wisely.Classes have begun...The battlefield is set...Let the fight for the Fade begin.

To Wake the Dead

Karen Avivi

Drop into the world of rule-breaking, gravity-defying girls who shred riding freestyle BMX.
Josie Peters thinks she'll do anything to ride in the Ultimate BMX freestyle event the summer before her senior year. To hit the qualifying events in the Midwest, Josie and her friends take off on a summer road trip where late-night parties, an intimidating mega ramp, and the lure of sponsorships spark friction between the girls. When Josie's best chance for success depends on her relationship with flashy rider R.T. Torres, she has to decide what she's trying to win and how much she'll sacrifice.
More than a girls' sports book or a BMX biking book, Shredded is a motivating push-your-limits story that takes on feminism, friendship, sexism, and sibling rivalry.
Even readers unfamiliar with BMX or extreme sports will be caught up in the adrenaline rush of Josie's tricks, wipeouts, and wins. Hints of romance provide extra conflict without overtaking the main plot. Ideal for fans of realistic young adult fiction, Shredded features a strong female lead character who goes after what she wants by taking action.


Shredded

Helene Dunbar

In less than a second . . . . . . two of the things Cal Ryan cares most about--a promising baseball career and Lizzie, one of his best friends--are gone forever. In the hours that follow . . . . . . Cal's damaged heart is replaced. But his life will never be the same. Everyone expects him to pick up the pieces and move on. But Lizzie is gone, and all that remains for Cal is an overwhelming sense that her death was his fault. And a voice in his head that just . . . won't . . . stop. Cal thought he and his friends could overcome any obstacle. But grief might be the one exception. And that might take a lifetime to accept . . .

What Remains

David Lomax

"Help me make it not happen, Kenny. Help me stop him." When Kenny Maxwell moves into his family's new yet falling apart Victorian home in 1977, he makes a shocking discovery in the carriage house. Buried inside the wall is a baby's mummified body wrapped in old newspaper, along with a handwritten plea for help. Soon after his gruesome finding, a beautiful girl named Luka introduces Kenny to the backward glass, a mirror that allows him to travel in time. Through it, he meets other "mirror kids" from past and future decades. But the more Kenny learns about the mirror, the more he realizes that Prince Harming--a dangerous urban legend who kidnaps and kills children--is hunting him. Somehow he must use the backward glass to confront his destiny, save the baby, and stop Prince Harming before time runs out.

Backward Glass

Crystal Packard

Seventeen-year-old Lily Harris is pretty sure she's going crazy. Weird things are happening. Scary things. A demented owl taunts her daylight hours, and her nights are filled with frightening dreams. On top of that, the two people Lily can count on in this world are gone. Her best friend is dead, and now Lily's grandmother, Mémé is missing.Lily retreats to her grandmother's home, hoping to find clues to her disappearance. She discovers more than she bargained for. Mémé has been keeping secrets, lots of secrets-the biggest one being the painted mural on her bedroom wall. It's of a beautiful lake, nestled deep in a night forest. When Lily touches the painting, she is transported into another world. She's in West Moorland. And she's not alone. The man that haunts Lily's dreams is there, warm and real . . . and familiar.Lily's journey through West Moorland brings her closer to finding Mémé, but also to lasting friendships, to true love, and to powers within herself she never knew existed.The truth of Mémé's past and the secrets she's been hiding could destroy everything in Lily's future, including the greatest love she has ever known...

Water Lily

James Dawson

Avery has always suffered at the hands of bullies, so when shes given a seemingly-miraculous opportunity to join the A-list she grabs at it with both hands. But appearances can be deceiving, and soon Averys not so sure she likes this new version of herself. And its only by overcoming her fears that she can learn the true meaning of being comfortable in your own skin.

Spot the Difference

Geoff Herbach

A Stupid Number of Awards for Geoff Herbach's Stupid Fast

 * ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults selection
 * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults
 * 2011 Cybils Award Winner, Young Adult Fiction
 * Junior library Guild Selection
 * ABA Best Books

Hey Aleah,

I miss you. Because there's some serious donkey crap going on right now. I'm supposed to be at football camp, but noooo ... Andrew had to go missing! So because of my stupid little brother, I'll probably lose my chance at a scholarship and end up being nothing special.

I'm pretty sure Andrew ran away to Florida, and now Gus and I have to drive cross-country to get him. Did you know Gus used to think

Miss Piggy was hot? Anyway, Andrew once told me I needed to get my head out of my butt. So that's what I'm trying to do. How about a kiss for luck?

Felton

"Readers looking for a genuinely memorable first-person narrator--in the vein of Sherman Alexie's Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian or Pete Hautman's Godless-- should really catch up to Stupid Fast."--StarTribune

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