Browsing: Coming of Age

Jimmy Lee comes from a long line of scoundrels in Appalachian Ohio. He seems doomed to follow in his family’s criminal footsteps — until a high school essay contest changes his life forever…

In this breathtaking novel, young Jess dies suddenly — and awakens in the afterlife, where she must reflect on her past and the lives of those she loves. An “astonishing” story (Kirkus Reviews starred review) perfect for fans of The Lovely Bones.

“Disturbing but profound” (Booklist): After her family is sent to Auschwitz, Hanka must do the unthinkable to survive in this “stunning work… worthy of comparison to those by Elie Wiesel and Primo Levi” (Publishers Weekly).

The rules: no kissing on the mouth, no staying the night, no telling anyone, and above all… No falling in…

With over 1,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads! Regular teenager Kris is worried about classes and a cute new boy — until she’s hunted down by supernatural creatures. And when secretive Nathan saves her, she’ll discover her true nature…

Gray doesn’t make friends with women. He has sex with them. Until Ivy. The last thing star tight-end Gray Grayson…

“Exquisite” (The New Yorker): This New York Times bestseller, National Book Award finalist, and NPR Best Book of 2015 follows four friends grappling with hopes, fears, and unspeakable losses. “It’s not hyperbole to call this novel a masterwork — if anything that word is simply just too little for it” (San Francisco Chronicle).

A Pulitzer Prize finalist, this collection of stories from the celebrated author of What We Talk About When We Talk About Love captures the minutiae of every day, with characters who “overflow with the danger, excitement, mystery, and possibility of life” (The Washington Post Book World).

Two stories so deeply intertwined, you’ll think you know how they intersect…but you’ll be wrong….Zack MartinThe day I met Emily…

A New York Times bestseller and Booker Prize finalist from the author of The Handmaid’s Tale: When middle-aged artist Elaine returns to her hometown, she must confront haunting memories from her childhood. “Brilliant… So real and heartbreaking you want to stand up in your seat and cheer” (The Boston Globe).