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Top Ten Teen Books of 2015

Now that I'm working full-time as a young adult librarian I haven't been posting nearly as much, but I wanted to at least do my end of the year lists! 1) Ms. Marvel: Generation Why by G. Willow Wilson I love this comic series overall, but this one so clearly nails a lot of the things I've heard from teens recently. Their annoyance at older generations misjudging and underestimating them, their ability to come together despite differences, and their genuine desire to make their worlds a better place. Kamala Khan is just a fabulous protagonist overall, relatably trying to juggle her friends, family, faith, education, and, oh yeah, newfound superpowers. Plus, the cameos. The cameos. So many familiar faces from the Marvel universe have appeared, which is especially fun because Kamala is such an unabashed fangirl. I really can't praise this series highly enough- just go check it out for yourself. 2) Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson Sensing a theme? 2015 was a huge year for ...
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Waiting on Wednesday #69


 "Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
 
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
 
Four: A Divergent Collection  by Veronica Roth


Summary from Amazon UK

Fans of the Divergent series by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by this collection of short stories told from Four’s perspective!
DIVERGENT – a major motion picture in 2014.
This collection of short stories explores the world of the Divergent series through the eyes of the mysterious but charismatic Tobias Eaton, revealing previously unknown secrets of his personality and intriguing backstory.
See how it all began for Four…
Features the following stories: ‘The Transfer’, ‘The Initiate’, ‘The Son’, ‘The Traitor’ plus the knife-throwing scene known as ‘Free Four’ .

Paperback: 256 pages 
Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks (2 July 2015)


Why this Book?

I'm a huge fan of the trilogy, so I will pick up anything I can that has anything to do with it. I know we got some Four chapters in the final book but like everyone else out there - I want more Four action! I can't wait to delve a little bit more into his harsh back-round. Seriously excited for this! 


What are you 'Waiting On'?

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