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“It’s rare that a book can be as funny and absolutely delightful as it is moving and thought provoking, and Anatomy of a Misfit is both.” —Lauren Oliver, author of Before I Fall Anika Dragomir is the third-most-popular girl at Pound High School. But inside, she knows she’s a freak; she...

A swoon-worthy YA rivals-to-lovers romance between a Nebraskan cowboy and California girl, thrust together on the Oregon Trail. Anything’s possible under a prairie sky… Riley Thomas is feeling stuck—she’s moved from California to Nebraska, she’s on a weeklong Oregon Trail family...

Mary Poser: Butterflies and White Lies as Bollywood Comes to Nashville by Angel A is a heartwarming and intriguing audiobook that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with self-doubt, anxiety, or the fear of vulnerability, making it a perfect fit for listeners seeking a relatable and uplifting love story with a message of hope and inspiration.

An instant New York Times bestseller! They fell for each other in just twenty-four hours. Now Rowan and Neil embark on a long-distance relationship during their first year of college in this “achingly real…gorgeous” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) dual POV sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow...

Vor fünf Jahren hat Auburn ihre erste große Liebe in Dallas zurücklassen müssen, verbunden mit einem Schmerz, den sie bis heute nicht ganz überwunden hat. Als sie eines Abends im Schaufenster einer Kunstgalerie Briefe mit anonymen Bekenntnissen entdeckt, ist sie zutiefst berührt, denn auch sie trägt ein Geheimnis mit sich. Niemand soll von ihrer Vergangenheit wissen - vor allem nicht Owen, der junge Künstler mit den grünen Augen, der sich von den Geschichten anderer Menschen für seine Bilder inspirieren lässt.

Claudia Waring has never kissed a boy. Never been popular. Never been to a hockey game. All that's about to change. Assigned to tutor Chris Winslow, a prank-loving, gorgeous hockey player, Claudia's perfectly planned life immediately veers off course. And she kind of likes it. But as fun as Chris is, she knows she'll never fit in his world. After his latest prank lands him in hot water, Chris has to get serious or lose hockey. Not an easy thing for someone as carefree as him. The biggest problem, though, is how much he wants to help his cute, buttoned-up tutor loosen up a little.

Still reeling from the traumatic Mafia face-off that shattered her broken family even further, Sophie is determined to piece her life back together. But Nic, the Falcone brother who represents everything she’s trying to forget, won’t give up on their love – and it’s Luca’s knife she clutches for comfort. It’s not long before another Mafia clan spoils the fragile peace and Sophie finds herself torn between two warring dynasties. With her heart drawn in one direction and her blood in another, she’s in deeper than ever.

Jandy Nelson's beloved, critically adored debut is now an Apple TV+ and A24 original film starring Jason Segel, Cherry Jones, Grace Kaufman, and Jacques Colimon. “Both a profound meditation on loss and grieving and an exhilarating and very sexy romance." —NPR Adrift after her sister...

Sara Summers sabe muchas cosas, demasiadas, en opinión de su hermano Daniel. No hay nada que se le resista, académicamente hablando. Sin embargo, aún tiene mucho que aprender sobre la amistad, la familia y el amor. Y lo hará, siendo tan solo una niña, casi desde el primer instante en que pise el suelo del internado donde va a comenzar la aventura de su vida. Oliver Aston también sabe muchas cosas, casi las mismas que Sara. Pero no le gustan las personas. No le gusta Sara. Porque Sara es una persona. Razonamiento sencillo, ¿verdad? Ya, claro.

Kurt et Kenna se sont tout promis. Jusqu'où les mèneront leurs promesses ? Il y a des amitiés qui semblent écrites dans les étoiles. Celle de Kenna et Kurt en fait partie. Fusionnels depuis leur plus jeune âge, ils comprennent d'un regard ce que personne d'autre ne peut voir. Mais l'université les sépare pour la première fois… Dans la solitude de leurs nuits d'étudiants, chacun se bat avec ses propres démons. Kurt s'enfonce dans une spirale d'alcool et de coups d'un soir, incapable d'accepter qu'il ne ressente pas le désir comme les autres.

Madeline has always been extremely close to her family, so she is shocked when her older brother gets engaged without including them (or even giving them a heads up!) Mads has never been the biggest fan of his fiancée, Katie, so in order to remain one happy family, she is determined to bond with Katie before the big day, which includes reluctantly agreeing to be a bridesmaid.

Brooke Parker never expected to find herself in the tiny town of Juniper Falls, Minnesota. Of course, she also never expected to lose her dad. Or for her mom to lose herself. Brooke feels like she's losing it . . . until she finds Juniper Falls hockey. Juniper Falls girls' hockey, that is. Jake Hammond, current prince of Juniper Falls, captain of the hockey team, and player with the best chance of scoring it big, is on top of the world. Until one hazing ritual gone wrong lands him injured, finding himself enjoying his "punishment" as assistant coach for the girls' team.

Corey Chaos, teen YouTube sensation, just needs a break from his hectic schedule. Ever since his musical talent was "discovered" by the right person at the right time, his life has been a steady stream of interviews, screaming fans, TV shows, screaming fans, Instagram lives, and did he mention the screaming fans? He'd give anything to be a normal teen again, even for five minutes. So, when his agent suggests staying at his pool house for a month to get away from the stress, Corey is on the next plane to snowy Twin River, Wisconsin.

Mia and Jake have known each other their whole lives. They’ve endured summer vacations, Sunday brunches, even dentist visits together. Their mothers, who are best friends, are convinced that Mia and Jake would be the perfect couple, even though they can’t stand to be in the same room together. After Mia’s mom turns away yet another cute boy, Mia and Jake decide they’ve had enough. Together, they hatch a plan to get their moms off their backs. Permanently. All they have to do is pretend to date and then stage the worst breakup of all time.

Haley Stevenson seems like she's got it all together: cheer captain, "Princess" of Juniper Falls, and voted Most Likely to Get Things Done. But below the surface, she's struggling with a less-than-stellar GPA and still reeling from the loss of her first love. Repeating her civics class during summer school is her chance to Get Things Done, not angst over boys. In fact, she's sworn them off completely until college.

Opposites attract in this contemporary, sweet, sapphic romance about two girls who reluctantly come together for a summer challenge. Heaven and Saylor could not be more different. Saylor is bubbly, popular, athletic, and always partnered up. Heaven is grumpy and artistic, prefers her skateboard...

When Claudia accidentally eavesdrops on the epic breakup of Paige and Iris, the it-couple at her school, she finds herself in hot water with prickly, difficult Iris. Thrown together against their will in the class production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, along with the goofiest, cutest boy Claudia has ever known, Iris and Claudia are in for an eye-opening senior year.

The most popular boyband in the world just started at my school… and the leader singer wants me.

From Dungeons and Drama and Hot Dutch Daydream author Kristy Boyce, this enchanting rom-com following one girl's quest across the Atlantic to find adventure, love (preferably with a guy with a cute accent), and maybe even herself is perfect for fans of Kasie West and Stephanie Perkins. After a...

The Taylors—Teffy, Tay, TS, and Taylor—have survived their first year of high school and can't wait for summer to start. But the drama doesn't go away just because they want it to. It turns out that Teffy's been keeping a massive secret from her parents. Tay's supposed to spend the summer performing with her new band, but it's not the rockstar life she expected.