Andre L. Carr

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Arizona

A New Breed of Hero Redefined

In the year 2062, technology has dominated the way humanity operates. Tethered to high-tech machines and gadgets, this fusion of efficiency and intellect has made our lives even easier. But when a mysterious company releases a new invention that allows people to control the technology around them, humanity seems to regain power... or so they thought.

Meanwhile, Alec Everly is more focused on the people around him - specifically, his relationship with Liam Brooks, the lead Lieutenant of Canada's Emerald Berets. Alec is infatuated with Liam and will do anything to further their relationship. But the price he'll pay may be more than he bargained for.

Alec is in for the fight of his life on the island of Candelario, where technology is in short supply, but the darkest impulses of humanity are not. Dominated by a mind-controlled gang known as Los Furiosos, Candelario may be where Alec makes his last stand. As they hunt Alec for reasons unknown to him, the evil gang won't stop until he's caught. And on this primal island, Alec must fight with every breath to stay alive... or lose a lifetime of happiness with the man he loves.

In this first installment of Andre L. Carr's debut novel, Rise of the Fay, experience a coming-of-age story that encompasses one of the first LGBT characters in this genre who grew from underestimated to a force to be reckoned with - a genuinely new breed of hero redefined.

RATINGS:

★★★★★

"The most AMAZING book I've ever read! The story is thrilling, adventurous, action-packed, and filled with love. An absolute page-turner! If you're looking for a book to lose yourself in... this is the one! I would highly recommend it." - Lily Blank

★★★★★

"Completely REJUVENATING! It's been a long time since I've read a book that has captured my curiosity immediately. Rise of the Fay has many twists and turns and at one point, I was brought to tears! And the ending... We need book two!" - Rachel Kotchman

★★★★★

"Kudos to author Andre L. Carr. Rise of the Fay has incredible detail and is guaranteed to suck you in! This novel takes you there, is relatable, and allows you to escape your reality." - Daniel Martinez

★★★★★

"I'm not LGBT, but reading this was outstanding! The story caught my attention instantly, which is rare! I can;t wait to read what's next. Andre L. Carr, bring on book two!" - Brandon Leyva

★★★★★

"Magnificent! The story is BOLD, EPIC, and a non-stop THRILLER! Alec Everly is so relatable and I see so much of me in him! I can't wait to order a hardcover copy." - Issac Lopez

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Rise of the Fay

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Sarah Prager

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

23 People Who Changed the World

A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book for Teens 2017 This first-ever LGBTQ history book of its kind for young adults will appeal to fans of fun, empowering pop-culture books like Rad American Women A-Z and Notorious RBG. Three starred reviews! World history has been made by countless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals—and you’ve never heard of many of them. Queer author and activist Sarah Prager delves deep into the lives of 23 people who fought, created, and loved on their own terms. From high-profile figures like Abraham Lincoln and Eleanor Roosevelt to the trailblazing gender-ambiguous Queen of Sweden and a bisexual blues singer who didn’t make it into your history books, these astonishing true stories uncover a rich queer heritage that encompasses every culture, in every era. By turns hilarious and inspiring, the beautifully illustrated Queer, There, and Everywhere is for anyone who wants the real story of the queer rights movement. A Junior Library Guild Selection

Queer, There, and Everywhere

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Ann M. Martin

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

a Graphic Novel

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by Gabriela Epstein!

Stacey McGill is moving back to New York! That means no more Stoneybrook Middle School, no more Charlotte Johanssen, and worst of all... no more Baby-sitters Club. Stacey's friends are crushed when they hear that Stacey's moving, especially Claudia. Stacey is her best friend.

What kind of going-away present is good enough for someone so special? And how will the BSC go on without Stacey?

Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye / Claudia and mean janine

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Lynn Kurland

New York Times bestselling author Lynn Kurland returns to her enchanting Nine Kingdoms saga as the epic adventure of a weaver and an elven prince continues...

Aisling of Bruadair is frantic to find both the truth about her future and a mercenary to save her country. When an offer of aid comes from an unexpected direction, she is relieved her quest is almost complete. But she soon realizes her task is far from over . . . and will include perils she never dreamed she would ever face.

R nach of Ceangail has offered to help Aisling with her quest, then he fully intends to take up his life as a simple swordsman far from magic and evil mages. Unfortunately, a chance finding of a book of indecipherable spells tells him that an ordinary life is never going to be his--especially when he realizes that the book he has in his hands belongs to a black mage who will stop at nothing to have it back.

With time running out, R nach and Aisling must solve what seem to be unrelated mysteries before others find those answers first and plunge the Nine Kingdoms into a darkness it will never recover from . . .

River of Dreams

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Kacen Callender

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

A fresh, charming rom-com perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Boy Meets Boy about Nathan Bird, who has sworn off happy endings but is sorely tested when his former best friend, Ollie, moves back to town. Nathan Bird doesn’t believe in happy endings. Although he’s the ultimate film buff and an aspiring screenwriter, Nate’s seen the demise of too many relationships to believe that happy endings exist in real life. Playing it safe to avoid a broken heart has been his MO ever since his father died and left his mom to unravel—but this strategy is not without fault. His best-friend-turned-girlfriend-turned-best-friend-again, Florence, is set on making sure Nate finds someone else. And in a twist that is rom-com-worthy, someone does come along: Oliver James Hernández, his childhood best friend. After a painful mix-up when they were little, Nate finally has the chance to tell Ollie the truth about his feelings. But can Nate find the courage to pursue his own happily ever after?

This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story

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Lisa Moore Ramée

From debut author Lisa Moore Ramée comes this funny and big-hearted debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for what’s right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and the novels of Renée Watson and Jason Reynolds. Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic to trouble. All she wants to do is to follow the rules. (Oh, and she’d also like to make it through seventh grade with her best friendships intact, learn to run track, and have a cute boy see past her giant forehead.) But in junior high, it’s like all the rules have changed. Now she’s suddenly questioning who her best friends are and some people at school are saying she’s not black enough. Wait, what? Shay’s sister, Hana, is involved in Black Lives Matter, but Shay doesn't think that's for her. After experiencing a powerful protest, though, Shay decides some rules are worth breaking. She starts wearing an armband to school in support of the Black Lives movement. Soon everyone is taking sides. And she is given an ultimatum. Shay is scared to do the wrong thing (and even more scared to do the right thing), but if she doesn't face her fear, she'll be forever tripping over the next hurdle. Now that’s trouble, for real.

A Good Kind of Trouble

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Gillian Flynn

A Novel

Reluctantly returning to her hometown after an eight-year absence to investigate the murders of two preteen girls, reporter Camille Preaker is reunited with her neurotic mother and enigmatic, thirteen-year-old half-sister as she works to uncover the truth about the killings, a probe that leads her all too close to the secrets of her own past. A first novel. Reprint. 75,000 first printing.

Sharp Objects

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Angie Thomas

Amandla Stenberg

8 starred reviews ∙ William C. Morris Award Winner ∙ National Book Award Longlist ∙ Printz Honor Book ∙ Coretta Scott King Honor Book ∙ #1 New York Times Bestseller! "Absolutely riveting!" —Jason Reynolds "Stunning." —John Green "This story is necessary. This story is important." —Kirkus (starred review) "Heartbreakingly topical." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A marvel of verisimilitude." —Booklist (starred review) "A powerful, in-your-face novel." —Horn Book (starred review) Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life. And don't miss On the Come Up, Angie Thomas's powerful follow-up to The Hate U Give.

The Hate U Give

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Julie Murphy

Pumpkin

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Courtney Summers

Sadie- bookplate signed

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John Green

David Levithan

When two teens, one gay and one straight, meet accidentally and discover that they share the same name, their lives become intertwined as one begins dating the other's best friend, who produces a play revealing his relationship with them both.

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

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Zion Clark

James S. Hirsch

"Zion Clark has always had big dreams for himself despite the many hardships he faced growing up as a Black disabled child in the foster care system of Ohio. His childhood years were marked by instability as he moved from home to home, experiencing abuse and neglect. And yet his determination and grit pushed him to become an elite wrestler and wheelchair racer. His constant reinvention led him to activism, speaking out about the failings of the foster care system. The list of Zion's accomplishments and accolades is lengthy, but he's not even close to slowing down. As he says, "Work with what you got! If I can do it, so can you." --

Work with What You Got: a Memoir

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Amber McBride

They Both Die at the End meets The Bell Jar in this haunting, beautiful young adult novel-in-verse about clinical depression and healing from trauma, from National Book Award Finalist Amber McBride.

Whimsy is back in the hospital for treatment of clinical depression. When she meets a boy named Faerry, she recognizes they both have magic in the marrow of their bones. And when Faerry and his family move to the same street, the two start to realize that their lifelines may have twined and untwined many times before.

They are both terrified of the forest at the end of Marsh Creek Lane.

The Forest whispers to Whimsy. The Forest might hold the answers to the part of Faerry he feels is missing. They discover the Forest holds monsters, fairy tales, and pain that they have both been running from for 11 years.

We Are All So Good at Smiling

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Sara Barnard

Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Sarah Dessen, this lushly written and heart-wrenching novel follows a teen girl on a one-way trip away from her life and slowly reveals what made her leave it all behind. Sometimes you have to leave your life behind to find your place in the world… Peyton King has always wanted to belong. She seizes the opportunity to start over at a new school and finally finds real connections with the friends she’s always dreamed of and even an actual boyfriend! But after flying high in her newfound happiness, Peyton comes crashing down when reality sets in and the ones she cares about let her down. Peyton’s friends can’t fix her and she can’t help them if they won’t let her. If she wants to find real, lasting happiness, Peyton will have to search somewhere else. With nothing but her sketchpad and a backpack, she buys a one-way ticket and gets on a plane. How far will she go to change her story?

Destination Anywhere

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Kimberly Jones

Gilly Segal

Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable book in the Young Adult category From the New York Timesbestselling authors of I'm Not Dying with You Tonightcomes a story about friendship, privilege, sports, and protest. With a rocky start to senior year, cheerleaders and lifelong best friends Eleanor and Chanel have a lot on their minds. Eleanor is still in physical therapy months after a serious concussion from a failed cheer stunt. Chanel starts making questionable decisions to deal with the mounting pressure of college applications. But they have each other's backs--just as always, until Eleanor's new relationship with star quarterback Three starts a rift between them. Then, the cheer squad decides to take a knee at the season's first football game, and what seemed like a positive show of solidarity suddenly shines a national spotlight on the team--and becomes the reason for a larger fallout between the girls. As Eleanor and Chanel grapple with the weight of the consequences as well as their own problems, can the girls rely on the friendship they've always shared? Praise for I'm Not Dying with You Tonight: A Barnes & Noble Book Club Pick "Compelling and powerful"--Angie Thomas, #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Hate U Give "A vital addition to the YA race relations canon."--Nic Stone, New York Timesbestselling author of Dear Martin "Important reading for both teenagers and adults."--Hello Giggles "Not to be missed."--Paste Magazine

Why We Fly

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Madeleine Roux

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

An all-new gothic horror series from the New York Times bestselling author of Asylum. After escaping a harsh school where punishment was the lesson of the day, seventeen-year-old Louisa Ditton is thrilled to find employment as a maid at a boarding house. But soon after her arrival at Coldthistle House, Louisa begins to realize that the house’s mysterious owner, Mr. Morningside, is providing much more than lodging for his guests. Far from a place of rest, the house is a place of judgment, and Mr. Morningside and his unusual staff are meant to execute their own justice on those who are past being saved. Louisa begins to fear for a young man named Lee who is not like the other guests. He is charismatic and kind, and Louisa knows that it may be up to her to save him from an untimely judgment. But in this house of distortions and lies, how can Louisa be sure whom to trust? Featuring stunning interior illustrations from artist Iris Compiet, plus photo-collages that bring Coldthistle House to chilling life, House of Furies invites readers to a world where the line between monsters and men is ghostly thin.

House of Furies and court of shadows

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Maggie Stiefvater

As Grace hides the vast depth of her love for Sam from her parents and Sam struggles to release his werewolf past and claim a human future, a new wolf named Cole wins Isabel's heart but his own past threatens to destroy the whole pack.

Linger and forever 

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Zetta Elliott

Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutality as well as the activists insisting that Black Lives Matter. Elliott engages poets from the past two centuries to create a chorus of voices celebrating the creativity, resilience, and courage of Black women and girls. This collection features forty-nine powerful poems, four of which are tribute poems inspired by the works of Lucille Clifton, Audre Lorde, Nikki Giovanni, and Phillis Wheatley. This provocative collection will move every reader to reflect, respond-and act.

Say Her Name

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K. A. Holt

(Novels for Preteen Girls, Children's Fiction on Social Situations, Fiction Books for Young Adults, LGBTQ Books, Stories in Verse)

Eleanor & Park with a girl-meets-girl romance in this novel in verse about two girls falling in like.

Redwood and Ponytail

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Elisabet Velasquez

"The energy. The clarity. The beauty. Elisabet Velasquez brings it all. . . . Her voice is FIRE!"--NYT bestselling and award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson
 
An unforgettable, torrential, and hopeful debut young adult novel-in-verse that redefines what it means to "make it," for readers of Nicholasa Mohr and Elizabeth Acevedo.

Sarai is a first-generation Puerto Rican question asker who can see with clarity the truth, pain, and beauty of the world both inside and outside her Bushwick apartment. Together with her older sister, Estrella, she navigates the strain of family traumas and the systemic pressures of toxic masculinity and housing insecurity in a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn. Sarai questions the society around her, her Boricua identity, and the life she lives with determination and an open heart, learning to celebrate herself in a way that she has long been denied.

When We Make It is a love letter to anyone who was taught to believe that they would not make it. To those who feel their emotions before they can name them. To those who still may not have all the language but they have their story. Velasquez' debut novel is sure to leave an indelible mark on all who read it.

When We Make It

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Mary Higgins Clark

When her sister is wrongly implicated in an explosion that has destroyed her family's priceless antiques business and killed an employee, Hannah struggles to find clues in the ashes and discovers a life-threatening secret from the past. By the best-selling author of Mount Vernon Love Story.

Daddy's Gone a Hunting

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Preti Taneja

We That Are Young

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Ophelia Bell

Shifter erotica romance trilogy. Signed by author. Well read copy. Books 1-3

Black mountain bears

Stonetree trilogy

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Karen Marie Moning

Stripped of his immortality and rendered invisible by a curse, Adam Black seeks help from Gabrielle O'Callaghan, the only woman who can see him, but their subsequent romance is challenged by a dangerous conspiracy and haphazard circumstances in Gabrielle's own life. By the author of The Dark Highlander. Reprint.

The Immortal Highlander

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