Recreation

New Titles Young Adults’ May 2014 (arrived in April)

Fiction

Alice in the Country of Clover. March hare, art by Soyogo Iwaki ; story by Quinrose ; translation, Angela Liu ; adaptation, Shanti Whitesides.
When Alice came to the Country of Clover, she swore she didn't want to fall in love. But Elliot March, the rabbit-eared second-in-command at Hatter Mansion, has other plans. He's enthusiastic, affectionate, and disarmingly honest but he's also a vicious killer and a mafia thug. And that's not even getting into his scary obsession with carrots. On the other side, there's the jealous Peter White, the white rabbit who brought Alice to Wonderland in the first place. As Prime Minister of the rival territory of Heart Castle, he's not without his charms. Alice finds herself forced to make a choice once and for all.
Batman : the TV stories, Batman created by Bob Kane.
The comic book stories that the cult classic Batman television episodes were based on, collected in one Graphic Novel for the first time ever!
Showcase presents Men of war, editors, Paul Levitz, Robin Wildman.
These tales of war originally published in the late 1970s star Enemy Ace, DC's German fighter pilot from World War I, and a new war hero: Codename Gravedigger, an African American soldier who goes undercover behind enemy lines.
Twisted winter, Catherine Butler.
Arisa. 12, Natsumi Ando ; translation, Jackie McClure.
The global elite has gathered for a Christmas summit, and the King's final revenge on the world that rejected him is almost at hand! All Tsubasa can do is grab the bomb and run but how far will she get before time runs out? And will Arisa and Tsubasa be able to forget the betrayals and go back to being loving sisters again?
Fullmetal alchemist. Volumes 19-20-21, story and art by Hiromu Arakawa ; translation, Akira Watanabe ; English adaptation, Jake Forbes.
Contains volumes 19, 20 and 21! The story enters its final stretch as the Elric brothers learn of the homunculi's ultimate plan to turn all of Amestris into an alchemical bloodbath on the "Day of Reckoning." While tempted to use the open portal that day to get their bodies back, for now the brothers build opposition to the homunculi-corrupted military with others who have learned of the grisly plan. While Al learns the secret of the homunculi's origins from his father, Ed joins forces with a familiar homunculus who seems to be having pangs of conscience.
Beneath, Gill Arbuthnott.
White hot kiss, Jennifer L. Armentrout.
One kiss could be the last. Seventeen year old Layla just wants to be normal. But with a kiss that kills anything with a soul, she's anything but normal. Half demon, half gargoyle, Layla has abilities no one else possesses. Raised among the Wardens, a race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe, Layla tries to fit in, but that means hiding her own dark side from those she loves the most. Then she meets Roth, a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know all her secrets. Layla knows she should stay away, but she's not sure she wants to.
Sea of shadows, Kelley Armstrong.
The wrap-up list, Steven Arntson.
When sixteen-year old Gabriela's death is foretold by a letter, she must complete her 'wrap-up list' before she's forced to say goodbye.
Shadow of the Zeppelin, Bernard Ashley.
Evertrue, Brodi Ashton.
Having finally rescued Jack from the dark Tunnels of the Underworld, all Nikki wants is to be with him and for life to return to normal. But Cole tricked Nikki as they journeyed through the labyrinth of the Everneath, and now she's started turning into an Everliving just like him. Desperate to find a way to reverse the process, Nikki and Jack try everything they can think of.
Two wolves, Tristan Bancks.
Guardians of the Galaxy. 2, Angela, writer, Brian Michael Bendis ; consultant, Neil Gaiman ; artists, Sara Pichelli ... et al..
Spinning out of the dramatic conclusion of Age of Ultron, dimensions collide and Heaven's most fearsome Angel arrives - and comes straight for the Guardians! Gamora, one of the galaxy's greatest warriors, holds a deadly secret that could bring down the entire team. And when Gamora battles Angela, the entire universe hangs in the balance! And what will it take for Star-Lord to betray the entire Marvel Universe?
Ultimate comics. Spider-Man. Vol. 5, writer, Brian Michael Bendis ; artist, David Marquez ; color artist, Justin Ponsor with Paul Mounts ; letterer, VC's Cory Petit.
Bombshell is back, and young heroes are debuting all across the city including Cloak & Dagger and Ultimate Power Pack. But can Miles continue on being Spider-Man after everything that's happened, or will tragedy force him to quit? The first chapter in the Miles Morales saga ends with a bang as Miles discovers one of the big secrets of his origin.
Ultimate Spider-Man : ultimate collection. Book 4, writer, Brian Michael Bendis ; pencils, Mark Bagley ; inks, Art Thibert ; colors, Transparency Digital & J.D. Smith
Resistance.
Sorry you're lost, Matt Blackstone.
New Jersey seventh grader and class clown Denny Murphy has just lost his mother, his father is uncommunicative, he is in trouble with his teachers, and to top it all off, his best friend has a scheme to get dates for the end-of-year school dance.
My brother's keeper, Tom and Tony Bradman.
The last forever, Deb Caletti.
After her mother's death, it's all Tessa can do to keep her friends, her boyfriend, her happiness from slipping away. Even the rare plant her mother entrusted to her care starts to wilt. Then she meets Henry. Though secrets stand between them, each has a chance at healing if first, Tessa can find the courage to believe in forever.
Love, lies & lemon pies, Katy Cannon.
Bitter rose : color me crushed, Melody Carlson.
Bright purple : color me confused, Melody Carlson.
Burnt orange : color me wasted, Melody Carlson.
Faded denim : color me trapped, Melody Carlson.
Fool's gold : color me consumed, Melody Carlson.
Tremor, Patrick Carman.
In the year 2051, one group of telekinesis masters attempts to use their powers to stop another group of telekinesis masters from destroying the world.
The bone dragon, Alexia Casale.
Tin star, Cecil Castellucci.
Beaten and left for dead, fourteen-year-old Tula Bane finds herself abandoned on a space station called Yertina Feray after travelling with the colonist group, Children of the Earth.
The true adventures of Nicolo Zen : a novel, Nicholas Christopher.
Orphan Nicolo Zen is all alone in 1700s Venice, save for his clarinet, enchanted by a mysterious magician to allow its first player to perform expertly. Soon Nicolo is a famous virtuoso, wealthy beyond his dreams, but he can't stop wondering if he earned the success or the girl he met in Venice is safe from the harm.
City of fallen angels, Cassandra Clare.
As mysterious murders threaten the new peace between Shadowhunters and Downworlders, only Simon, the Daylighter vampire, can help bring both groups together.
X-Men. Days of future past, writers, Chris Claremont and 8 others ; pencillers, John Byrne and 10 others ; inkers, Terry Austin 16 others ; colourists, Glynis Wein and 9 others ; letterers, Tom Orzechowski and 12 others.
For years, the X-Men have fought to avert a nightmarish future where robotic Sentinels herd mutants into Camps or kill them on sight. But no matter what they do, that future seems to loom ever closer. Now, all the classic tales featuring this dystopian alternate timeline are collected in one oversized volume!
A kiss in the dark, Cat Clarke.
More than a love song, Cathy Cole.
The promise of amazing, Robin Constantine.
When the passive strategy she has always adopted proves injurious to her heart's goals, ordinary girl Wren inadvertently saves the life of expelled lacrosse player Grayson and embarks on an awkward romance that compels both to start over.
The weaver's scar : for our Rwanda, Brian Crawford.
This is a story from the Rwanda of 1994. Life was difficult enough in Rwanda for a boy in the early 1990s, and Faustin's father did not make it any easier with inexplicable rules and dark secrets. Teachers at school began to emphasize the division between the Tutsis and Hutus, a division that made its way to the soccer field.
Nightshade, Andrea R. Cremer.
Death sworn, Leah Cypess.
When a young sorceress is exiled to teach magic to a clan of assassins, she will find that secrets can be even deadlier than swords.
Banished, Liz De Jager.
The ring & the crown, Melissa de la Cruz.
In an alternative past where the Franco-British Empire controls the world's only source of magic, Princess Marie-Victoria, heir to the throne, and Aelwyn Myrddyn, a bastard mage, rekindle their childhood friendship as they plot to save Marie from a loveless, political marriage.
The shadow prince, Bree Despain.
In this modern retelling of the Persephone myth, Haden Lord, the disgraced prince of the Underrealm, is sent to the mortal world to entice a girl into returning with him to the land of the dead.
Little brother, Cory Doctorow.
After being interrogated for days by the Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on San Francisco, California, seventeen-year-old Marcus, released into what is now a police state, decides to use his expertise in computer hacking to set things right.
Mind blind, Lari Don.
Tears of a tiger, Sharon Draper.
The only girl in the world : a First World War love story, Carol Drinkwater.
Killer frost, Jennifer Estep.
The lure, Lynne Ewing.
Living in a violent, impoverished town outside Washington, D.C., 15-year-old Blaise joins an infamous gang against the advice and warnings of her best friends only to be required by her new leader to put herself in life-threatening situations.
The year of the rat, Clare Furniss.
The world can tip at any moment - a fact that fifteen-year-old Pearl is all too aware of when her mum dies after giving birth to her baby sister. Told across the year following her mother's death, Pearl's story is full of bittersweet humour and heartbreaking honesty about how you deal with grief that cuts you to the bone, as she tries not only to come to terms with losing her mum, but also the fact that her sister The Rat is a constant reminder of why her mum is no longer around.
Angel & Faith. Season 9, volume 5, What you want, not what you need, script, Christos Gage ; art, Rebekah Isaacs ; colors, Dan Jackson ; letters, Richard Starkings & Comicraft's Jimmy Betancourt.
When Angel was broken, alone, and in need of a friend, Faith took charge and restored him to health. When he set his sights on righting one of his many wrongs by resurrecting mentor and Watcher Rupert Giles Angel again needed her help. Now Angel's quest has come to the final stage, but not without great cost to Faith. And not without interruption: Big Bads Whistler, Pearl, and Nash have entered the last phase of their ultimate plan to unleash a magical virus that could kill billions while forcing the evolution of life on earth.
Virdian, Venus Angel, Susan Gates.
Lady thief : a Scarlet novel, A.C. Gaughen.
Scarlet's true identity has been revealed and she has been forced to marry Lord Gisbourne and participate at court, acting the part of a noblewoman in hopes of helping her beloved Robin Hood's cause and forging a future with him.
The edge of the water, Elizabeth George.
Fifteen-year-old Jenn McDaniel's life on Whidbey Island becomes more complicated and her relationships with old and new friends take strange turns, partly due to the arrival of a woman researching a strange black seal.
Threshold. Volume 1, The Hunted, Keith Giffen, writer ; Tom Raney and 5 others, artists ; David Curiel and 4 others colourists ; Dave Sharpe, Dezi Sienty, letterers.
Introducing Jediah Caul, a disgraced Green Lantern stripped of his power ring, who is hunted for sport on a televised reality show! Forced to battle aliens from across the galaxy, Caul must band together his own group of rebels to storm the metaphorical castle of their abductees before the game ends and they lose.
The daemon parallel, Roy Gill.
Werewolf parallel, Roy Gill.
What love is, D. C. Grant.
Seventeen and pregnant, Gina has some tough decisions to make - should she marry the father of her baby? When her grandmother goes into a rest home, Gina finds her great-grandmother's diary, written during the Second World War, and discovers a disturbing family secret. As she follows the tragic tale in the diary, she begins to understand what love is - will this help her make the right decision?
Fragments, Caroline Green.
Let it snow : three holiday romances, John Green, Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle.
The fault in our stars, John Green.
Sixteen-year-old Hazel, a stage IV thyroid cancer patient, has accepted her terminal diagnosis until a chance meeting with a boy at cancer support group forces her to reexamine her perspective on love, loss, and life.
Half bad, Sally Green.
Once in a blue moon, Simon R. Green.
Twice upon a time, Prince Rupert and Princess Julia saved the Forest Kingdom. They have earned the right to live happily ever after. But there's a blue moon on the rise. Hawk and Fisher, famous for their years of keeping the peace in Haven, are really quite happy being legends. They gave up the hero business when they decided they'd grown too old for it. Now they run the Hero Academy, training young hopefuls to be heroes. Legends never die, but it seems they cannot retire, either. Hawk and Fisher's adult children, Jack and Gillian, have been kidnapped. They were taken by the Demon Prince, an old enemy from the Forest Kingdom who challenges the couple to one final battle for their lives. But Hawk and Fisher believe there's another motive behind the abductions, one connected to a case they worked in Haven many years ago-a case they refuse to discuss. They have no choice but to return to the Forest Kingdom, to be Prince Rupert and Princess Julia one last time in one last story-of the kind of things that happen only once in a blue moon.
Echo boy, Matt Haig.
Audrey's father taught her that to stay human in the modern world, she had to build a moat around herself; a moat of books and music, philosophy and dreams. A moat that makes Audrey different from the echoes: sophisticated, emotionless machines, built to resemble humans and to work for human masters. Daniel is an echo but he's not like the others. He feels a connection with Audrey; a feeling Daniel knows he was never designed to have, and cannot explain. And when Audrey is placed in terrible danger, he's determined to save her. Echo Boy is a powerful story about love, loss and what makes us truly human.
Dangerous, Shannon Hale.
A tale of two centuries, Rachel Harris.
Guardian of the dead, Karen Healey.
'In less than a day I had been harassed, enchanted, shouted at, cried on, and clawed. I'd been cold, scared, dirty, exhausted, hungry, and miserable. And up until now, I'd been mildly impressed with my ability to cope.' A gripping fantasy set on the shifting boundary between what is real and what is legend. Can Ellie discover a power she never knew she possessed? At her boarding school in New Zealand, Ellie Spencer is like any ordinary teen: she hangs out with her best friend, Kevin; obsesses over her crush on a mysterious boy; and her biggest worry is her essay deadline. Until everything changes... In the foggy woods near the school, something ancient and deadly is waiting.
While we run, Karen Healey.
It's the year 2027, and Tegan Oglietti, the world's first successfully revived cryonics patient, and her maybe-boyfriend, Abdi Taalib, are on the run from the government and from a dangerous rebel group. When they uncover shocking new information about the cryonics program, they are faced with an impossible decision that will put thousands of lives in their hands.
Vampire knight. Vol. 17, story & art by Matsuri Hino ; adaptation, Nancy Thistlethwaite ; translation, Tetsuichiro Miyaki.
Kaname has returned to Cross Academy to kill Sara Shirabuki. Zero has joined forces with Sara, leaving Yuki in the middle of the conflict. Even if Kaname's ultimate goal is to kill all purebloods, is Yuki ready to fight him?
Cruel beauty, Rosamund Hodge.
The romance of Beauty and the Beast meets the adventure of Graceling in a dazzling fantasy novel about our deepest desires and their power to change our destiny. Betrothed to the evil ruler of her kingdom, Nyx has always known her fate was to marry him, kill him, and free her people from his tyranny. But on her seventeenth birthday, when she moves into his castle high on the kingdom's mountaintop, nothing is as she expected particularly her charming and beguiling new husband. Nyx knows she must save her homeland at all costs, yet she can't resist the pull of her sworn enemy who's gotten in her way by stealing her heart. For fans of bestselling authors Kristin Cashore and Alex Flinn, this gorgeously written debut infuses the classic fairy tale with glittering magic, a feisty heroine, and a romance sure to take your breath away.
Poppy, Mary Hooper.
07-ghost. Volume 9, story and art by Yuki Amemiya and Yukino Ichihara ; translations, Satsuki Yamashita.
The paths of one evil god, two rival empires, three unlikely bishops and seven brave ghosts converge in the destiny of Teito Klein, a boy who vows to master a powerful artifact known as the Eye of Mikael in order to lay bare the secrets of the world's and his own murky past. Entangled by the Kraut House's corruption, Teito finds himself imprisoned in an icy tomb with a strange girl who he swears he's met before. Learning the dark secrets of Labrador's past is key to surviving the subzero 'garden,' but the trail leading to the gentle Seven Ghost's sad last days is anything but a primrose path.
Minders, Michele Jaffe.
Sadie, a wealthy, success-oriented sixteen-year-old joins the prestigious Mind Corps Fellowship program as an observer in the head of Ford, a troubled, possibly murderous boy, with whom Sadie falls in love.
Justice League. Trinity War, Geoff Johns and 3 others, writers ; Ivan Reis and 20 others, artists ; Brad Anderson and 10 others ; Sal Cipriano and 6 others.
Geoff Johns (Green Lantern, Batman: Earth One) brings together almost two years of plot threads here in Justice League: Trinity War. When the three Justice Leagues go to war with one another, who's side will everyone be on? Allies will be born, friends will become enemies, and the DC Universe will never be the same!
The summer prince, Alaya Dawn Johnson.
In a Brazil of the distant future, June Costa falls in love with Enki, a fellow artist and rebel against the strict limits of the legendary pyramid city of Palmares Tres' matriarchal government, knowing that, like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die.
The mark of the dragonfly, Jaleigh Johnson.
Since her father's death in a factory in the Dragonfly territories, thirteen-year-old Piper has eked out a living as a scrapper in Merrow Kingdom, but the arrival of a mysterious girl sends her on a dangerous journey to distant lands.
The story of Owen : dragon slayer of Trondheim, E. K. Johnston.
In an alternate world where industrialisation has caused many species of carbon-eating dragons to thrive, Owen, a slayer being trained by his famous father and aunt, and Siobahn, his bard, face a dragon infestation near their small town in Canada.
Dead silent : a Poppy Sinclair thriller.
Juggling with mandarins, V.M. Jones.
Thirteen-year-old Pip finds a talent he never dreamed he had. He pursues his new passion in secret, determined it will remain one area of his life his domineering dad can't touch. But it can't stay secret forever. Somehow, Pip must find the courage to confront his father and claim the right to live his life on his own terms.
Admission, Barry Jonsberg.
The other way around, Sashi Kaufman.
To escape his offbeat family at Thanksgiving, Andrew West accepts a ride from a band of street performers who get their food and clothing from dumpsters, but as he learns more about these "Freegans" he sees that one cannot outrun the past.
Finders keepers, Marilyn Kaye.
Speak no evil, Marilyn Kaye.
A beautiful evil, Kelly Keaton.
Darkness becomes her, Kelly Keaton.
Illusion : chronicles of Nick, Sherrilyn Kenyon.
Nick Gautier doesn't want to be the son of a demon who's fated to end the world. He just wants to be normal and have normal problems like everyone else. When he gets sucked into an alternate reality where his mother has married his mentor and his Atlantean god best friend has become a human geek, he begins to understand that no life is free of pain, and that every person has a specific place in the universe even the son of a hated demon.
A midsummer's nightmare, Kody Keplinger.
The winter horses, Philip Kerr.
Kalinka, a Ukrainian Jewish girl on the run from the Nazis, finds unlikely help from two rare Przewalski horses.
Naruto. Vol. 65, Hashirama and Madara, story and art by Masashi Kishimoto ; translation, Mari Morimoto.
With Ten-Tails awakened and the Ninja War approaching its climax, Sasuke turns the tide by doing what many thought was impossible.
Bleach. 60, Everything but the rain, story and art by Tite Kubo ; translation, Joe Yamazaki.
With his training not working out, Ichigo returns to the world of the living and runs into his father, Isshin, who reveals secrets about his mother and the way she died.
Hot new thing, Laura Langston.
Warm up, Sara Leach.
Green Arrow. Volume 4, The Kill Machine, Jeff Lemire, writer ; Andrea Sorrentino, artist ; Marcelo Maiolo, Andrea Sorrentino, colourists ; Rob Leigh, letterer.
A mysterious villian called Komodo knows Oliver's secrets and uses them to rob Oliver of all his wealth and his company. Now on the run from this seemingly unstoppable force, Oliver finds himself in a mystery involving the island where he first became Green Arrow and his father! Everything will change for the Emerald Archer in this new beginning for the character.
Incinerator, Niall Leonard.
Batman. Hush, Jeph Loeb, writer ; Jim Lee, penciller ; Scott Williams, inker ; Richard Starkings, letterer ; Alex Sinclair, colourist ; Jim Lee & Scott Williams, original series covers ; Batman created by Bob Kane.
Batman's relationship with Catwoman becomes more intense as an unknown foe, known only as Hush, continues to train the Dark Knight's adversaries, such as the Joker and Harley Quinn, while inflicting torturous mental and physical terror upon Batman, Robin, and Nightwing.
Manor of secrets, Katherine Longshore.
Beautiful, wealthy, and sheltered Lady Charlotte Edmonds, sixteen, and hardworking, clever kitchen maid Janie Seward are both ready for change, and as their paths overlap in The Manor, rules are broken and secrets revealed that will alter the course of their lives forever.
Triple ripple, Brigid Lowry.
The Writer begins with a sparkly good idea for a fabulous fairytale. A girl called Glory is sent to work in the Royal Palace, where the queen is planning a grand ball and a bad-tempered princess is sorting through jewels and tiaras. And, unknown to Glory, the threads of her destiny are coming together. Nova is reading the fairytale. Fairytales are not usually her thing, but right now she's feeling a bit messy and lost. Her best friend has gone away and bitchy Dylan is hassling her. Still, Nova is curious to find out why Glory's mother is scrabbling under the bed for an old magic book. Can the Writer make everything turn out happily ever after? Will the princess find true love? Will Glory escape a secret curse? And can Nova smooth out the lumps and bumps in her life?
Storm, D.J. MacHale.
Having escaped from Pemberwick Island, Kent, Tori, Olivia, and Tucker continue to try to get word out about SYLO, the organization that had quarantined them, while trying to avoid being caught in the middle of an inexplicable new civil war.
Fairy tail. 35, Hiro Mashima ; translation, William Flanagan.
When Minerva of Saber Tooth sadistically thrashes Lucy to within an inch of her life, Fairy Tail vows vengeance! Their chance comes at the climax of the fourth day's events. It's Natsu and Gajeel vs. Sting and Rogue, the old dragon slayers against the new! Can the stadium contain the sheer power of these wizards' fire and iron?
Bombmaker, Claire McFall.
Amy & Matthew, Cammie McGovern.
Dropzone, Andy McNab.
Meltdown, Andy McNab and Robert Rigby.
A lethal new drug with devastating side effects, known as Meltdown, is threatening to destabilise society. Dudley knows that the security services have to act fast, and when his 4 x 4 arrives at their remote hideout in the Canadian lakes, Danny and his grandfather, ex-SAS hero Fergus Watts, are once again sucked into a deadly undercover operation.
Don't even think about it, Sarah Mlynowski.
What happens when a group of Tribeca high school kids go in for flu shots and end up being able to read each others' minds.
Racing the moon, Michelle Morgan.
The cracks in the kingdom, Jaclyn Moriarty.
Hoping to bring back her father and the other missing royals of Cello, Princess Ko gathers a group of teens, each with a special ability, including Elliot, whose forbidden communications with Madeleine may be the key to traveling across worlds.
Sunrise, Mike Mullin.
Nearly a year after the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano, survival has become harder than ever and Alex and Darla must risk everything to try to create a community that can withstand the ongoing disaster.
Side effects may vary, Julie Murphy.
Amiri & Odette : a love story : a poem, Walter Dean Myers ; paintings by Javaka Steptoe.
Presents a modern, urban retelling in verse of the ballet in which brave Amiri falls in love with beautiful Odette and fights evil Big Red for her on the streets of the Swan Lake Projects.
L8r, g8r, Lauren Myracle.
Throughout their senior year in high school, Zoe, Maddie, and Angela continue to share "instant messages" with one another about their day-to-day experiences as they consider college, sex, the importance of prom, and the inevitable end of their inseparable trio.
Storm, Donna Jo Napoli.
Having lost her family in a massive flood, sixteen-year-old Sebah finds her way onto a gigantic ark, where she must conceal herself from Noah and his family until it is safe for her and another stowaway to slip away.
The emerald casket, Richard Newsome.
Panic, Lauren Oliver.
In the poor town of Carp, New York, a group of teens enters a high-stakes game that involves a series of secretive, possibly deadly challenges throughout the summer, with the winner receiving more than $50,000 — enough money to start a new life.
Martian Manhunter. Son of Mars, John Ostrander, John Arcudi, writers ; Tom Mandrake ... et al., artists ; Bill Oakley, letterer ; Carla Feeny, colourist.
The Martian Manhunter, one of the key heroes in The New 52, stars in this new title collecting his popular 1998 series. Featuring moody art by writer John Ostrander's frequent collaborator, Tom Mandrake, the story begins as the Manhunter tells Superman about the end of Mars's civilization and how he came to Earth. In his guise as Detective John Jones, he tracks a serial killer and investigates a mystery at Cadmus Laboratories, then saves the entire Justice League from the threat of Malefic.
Eragon, Christopher Paolini.
In Aagaesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters.
Starling, Fiona Paul.
Cass and Luca are back in Venice, trying to find the Book of the Eternal Rose to clear Luca's name and keep them both out of prison.
Trouble, Leonie Pratt.
Rebel girl, Carmen Reid.
Captain America. 1, Castaway in Dimension Z. Book 1, Rick Remender, writer ; John Romita Jr., penciler ; Klaus Janson (#1-4), Tom Palmer (#5), Scott Hanna (#5), inkers ; Dean White (#1-5), Lee Loughridge (#2-5), Dan Brown (#2), colourists ; VC's Joe Caramagna, letterer.
Arnim Zola's ambitions leave Captain America stranded in the upside-down territory known as Dimension Z. With no country and no allies, what's left for the Sentinel of Liberty to protect? Just the one thing that his foe values most Zola's son! Steve has saved the boy's life, but can he keep him alive against the savage barbarians of Phrox with the fate of a world hinging on his victory?
Tribute, Ellen Renner.
The long hunt, Judson Roberts.
The victorious Viking army has returned to Denmark from Frankia, after capturing Paris and extracting an enormous ransom from the Franks in exchange for leaving their kingdom in peace. Now Halfdan, with the aid of Jarl Hastein and his warriors, is ready to bring Toke, the chieftain who murdered Halfdan's brother Harald, to justice. The Strongbow Saga is an epic tale of one man's unstoppable quest for justice and vengeance that carries him across the 9th century world of the Vikings. In The Long Hunt, book four of the Saga, Halfdan sees his quest for vengeance turn into a long and grueling pursuit, as Toke flees eastward through Danish waters and across the Baltic Sea. But though he is now outnumbered and on the run, Toke proves to be a cunning and ruthless foe, and his pursuers will soon find themselves to be the ones in danger.
Picture me gone, Meg Rosoff.
Picture Me Gone is the compelling new novel by the author of How I Live Now, Meg Rosoff Mila is on a roadtrip across the USA with her father. They are looking for his best friend but Mila discovers a more important truth. Sometimes the act of searching reveals more than the final discovery can. Adults do not have all the answers. It all depends what questions you ask. A brilliantly atmospheric exploration of someone on the brink of adulthood, from prizewinning author Meg Rosoff, author of How I Live Now.
Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell.
Cath struggles to survive on her own in her first year of college while avoiding a surly roommate, bonding with a handsome classmate who only wants to talk about words, and worrying about her fragile father.
Erased, Jennifer Rush.
Seventeen-year-old Anna searches for answers about her past while she evades the Branch with genetically altered boys Sam, Cas, and Nick.
The winner's curse : a novel, Marie Rutkoski.
An aristocratic girl who is a member of a warmongering and enslaving empire purchases a slave, an act that sets in motion a rebellion that might overthrow her world as well as her heart.
Big Time, Tom Ryan.
Strobe edge. Vol. 9, story & art by Io Sakisaka ; English adaptation, Ysabet MacFarlane ; translation, JN Productions.
Ren decides to tell Ninako his feelings for her after the Sports Festival, but he's afraid she may have already moved on! Meanwhile, Ando and his ex, Mao, keep crossing paths. How will Ando react when he hears her shocking revelation?
Rainbow road, Alex Sanchez.
While driving across the United States during the summer after high school graduation, three young gay men encounter various bisexual and homosexual people and make some decisions about their own relationships and lives. Includes contact details of organisations involved in teen sexuality issues. Suggested level: senior secondary.
Fire & flood, Victoria Scott.
Betrayal. Part 2, Eric Shanower.
The Trojan plain fills with death as Achaean forces clash in blood with the Trojan army. In the city of Troy, Pandarus pulls the strings to put Troilus in Cressida's bed. But when Cressida is ripped away to the enemy camp, how far will Troilus fight to recover her?
Far from you, Tess Sharpe.
Nine months. Two weeks. Six days. That's how long recovering addict Sophie's been drug-free. Four months ago her best friend Mina died in what everyone believes was a drug deal gone wrong a deal they think Sophie set up. Only Sophie knows the truth. She and Mina shared a secret, but there was no drug deal. Mina was deliberately murdered. Forced into rehab for a drug addiction she'd already beaten, Sophie's finally out and on the trail of the killer. But can she track them down before they come for her?
One or two things I learned about love, Dyan Sheldon.
Hildy has only had two-and-a-half dates in her whole life, and she isn't counting the half. It's starting to look as if she's never going to have a third date, or be kissed, or know a boy who is more than just a friend. Then, on an ordinary day, she meets Connor of the melt-that-ice-cap smile and a summer that was going to be ordinary as toast turns into Hildy's summer of love.
Nura, rise of the Yokai clan. 20, Kusozu, story and art by Hiroshi Shiibashi ; translation, John Werry.
Thanks to rumours, all of Tokyo is terrified of Rikuo and wants him dead! But Rikuo's got other problems too. In Shibuya, a yokai is turning human girls into monsters, and he's got a special spell in store for Rikuo when he tries to stop him.
Disruption, Jessica Shirvington.
What if a microchip could identify your perfect match? What if it could be used against you and the ones you love? Eight years ago, Mercer Corporation's M-Bands became mandatory. An evolution of the smartphone, the bracelets promised an easier life. Instead, they have come to control it. Two years ago, Maggie Stevens watched helplessly as one of the people she loved most was taken from her, shattering her world as she knew it. Now, Maggie is ready. And Quentin Mercer heir to the M-Corp empire has become key to Maggie's plan. But as the pieces of her dangerous design fall into place, could Quentin's involvement destroy everything she's fought for? In a world full of broken promises, the ones Maggie must keep could be the most heartbreaking.
Alice in Zombieland, Gena Showalter.
A+X =awesome. 1, writers, Dan Slott and nine others ; pencilers, Ron Garney and ten others ; inkers, Danny Miki and eleven others.
Spinning directly out of AV X, this all-star team-up anthology brings you Avengers and X-Men action by the industry's top creators! It's time-travel aplenty when a WWII -era Captain America meets Cable, and Red Hulk and Wolverine face a future menace! Black Widow and Rogue fight Sentinels, while Iron Man, Kitty Pryde and Lockheed battle the Brood! Storm and Black Panther have their first post-AV X encounter, Gambit and Hawkeye team up to save lives, and Spider-Man and Beast take on zombies! And while Cap mentors Jean Grey School problem student Quentin Quire, Iron Man and Beast butt heads, and Iron Fist and Doop's first adventure is revealed! All this and more adds up to awesome adventure!
She-Hulk : the complete collection. Volume 1, Dan Slott ; artists, Juan Bobillo ... et al..
Everyone's favorite Jade Giantess, She-Hulk, has returned for tons of fun, both on and off the field of battle! As a superhuman lawyer, She-Hulk has tried some of the strangest cases on Earth but now, Shulkie is heading into deep space to practice Universal Law! And upon her return, the emerald enchantress matches muscles with Hercules but it's going to take brains, not brawn, to get the Prince of Power out of some Herculean legal problems. Plus: No one hates She-Hulk more than Titania! What makes her one of the deadliest threats in the universe And how is Hawkeye's fate tied to She-Hulk's latest case Join She-Hulk as she deals with the bizarre legal problems of the Marvel Universe!
This side of salvation : a novel, Jeri Smith-Ready.
After his older brother is killed, David turns to anger and his parents to religion, but just as David's life is beginning to make sense again his parents press him and his sister to join them in cutting worldly ties to prepare for the Rush, when the faithful will be whisked off to heaven.
X-Men legacy. 2, Invasive exotics, writer, Simon Spurrier ; pencilers, Tan Eng Huat & Paul Davidson ; inkers, Craig Yeung, Paul Davidson & Jay Leisten ; colourists, Jose Villarrubia, Rachelle Rosenberg, Cris Peter ; letterer, VC's Cory Petit.
Declining an invitation to join the X-Men, David Haller must now decide how to uphold his father's legacy. But will he be beckoned back to Westchester by his budding fascination with Blindfold? Legion and Blindfold go on a date to the moon but when Legion reveals his ulterior motive, will Blindfold leave him without a goodnight kiss? Plus: Desperate to learn whether the predictions he'll destroy mutantkind are true, Legion makes a deal with the devil in his own mind to find answers. But what terrifying truth would drive David to undergo a procedure that would remove his mutant powers? And is he aware the mastermind behind it all possesses his deceased father's brain?! Beware the Red Skull!
X-Men legacy. 3, Revenants, writer, Simon Spurrier ; pencilers, Tan Eng Huat, Paul Davidson & Khoi Pham ; inkers, Craig Yeung, Paul Davidson & Khoi Pham with Jay Leisten ; colourists, Jose Villarrubia & Rachelle Rosenberg ; letterers, VC's Chris Eliopoulos & Cory Petit.
David Haller has slowly begun to accept the death of his father, Charles Xavier but that doesn't mean he's forgiven his father's murderer. David tracks down Cyclops to give him a piece of his mind, a demonstration of his prodigious powers and an ice-cold platter of revenge. When an unstable, omnipotent youth faces off against the leader of the mutant revolution, anything can happen and the world may never be the same!
Wayfarer : a tale of beauty and madness, Lili St. Crow.
Fire storm, Lauren St John.
Teenage eventing star Casey Blue has it all fame, her champion horse Storm and a boyfriend who loves her. Then Kyle West walks into her life. The country's hottest equestrian coach is also drop dead gorgeous and Casey knows right away that she's in trouble. But who is Kyle and why are there so many unanswered questions about his past? And what is his connection to Anna Sparks, Casey's old rival? As the Burghley Horse Trials approaches, it becomes clear that what is at stake is not just the Grand Slam but Casey's life. The concluding novel of The One Dollar Horse trilogy by prize-winning author, Lauren St John.
Attitude, Robin Stevenson.
The glass casket, McCormick Templeman.
After the brutal murder of her cousin, everything changes for sixteen-year-old Rowan, who must not only seek the evil forces responsible before they destroy her family and village, but also set aside her studies when she becomes betrothed to her best friend, Tom.
The web of Titan : a Galahad book, Dom Testa.
Doctor Who. Prisoners of time, written by Scott & David Tipton ; art by Simon Fraser ... et al. ; colors by Charlie Kirchoff ... et al. ; letters by Tom B. Long.
Prisoners of time celebrates the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who with a tribute to one of the greatest pop-culture heroes of all time telling an epic adventure featuring all eleven incarnations of the intrepid traveler through time and space known simply as the Doctor.
The accidental life of Jessie Jefferson, Paige Toon.
The Hollow, Jessica Verday.
The sound of letting go, Stasia Ward Kehoe.
At seventeen, Daisy feels imprisoned by her brother Steven's autism and its effects and her only escape is through her trumpet into the world of jazz, but when her parents decide to send Steven to an institution she is not ready to let him go.
The haunting of Lily Frost, Nova Weetman.
Night vision, Ella West
Viola was born with a genetic condition that makes sunlight deadly. In the dark of night, when most teenagers are tucked up in bed, Viola has the run of her parents' farm and the surrounding forest. She is used to seeing hidden things through her night-vision goggles, but one night she sees something that could get her into a whole lot of trouble... Viola has always believed she would be dead before she reaches twenty, but now she must decide how far she's willing to go to help her parents keep their beloved farm.
The savages, Matt Whyman.
Cured, Bethany Wiggins.
Playing with my heart : a Shakespearean love story, Valerie Wilding.
The Haven, Carol Lynch Williams.
Established in the year 2020, The Haven is home to teens who are classed as Terminals, whose education, food, rest, and behavior are strictly monitored to save them from Disease, but Shiloh and Gabriel remember a different kind of life, and are on the verge of rebellion.
Library wars, love & war. 11, story & art by Kiiro Yumi ; original concept by Hiro Arikawa ; English translation, John Werry.
When several ranking officers are injured in a fierce skirmish, a rift develops in the Library Forces management causing Iku to question her place in the military group, and Iku's relationship with Dojo grows more intimate.
The book thief, Markus Zusak.
Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel — a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbours.

Non-Fiction

Bullying under attack : true stories written by teen victims, bullies + bystanders, Stephanie H. Meyer and 3 others.
A collection of stories and poems by teenage writers that looks at the subtleties of harassment, the myriad reasons victims may be chosen, and how one day, as adults, they will be able to help.
Hellboy. 11, The Bride of Hell and others, Mike Mignola ... et al. ; colored by Dave Stewart, Kevin Nowlan ; lettered by Clem Robins, Kevin Nowlan.
Marvel encyclopedia : the definitive guide to the characters of the Marvel universe.
Timed perfectly with Marvel's 75th Anniversary, DK's bestselling Marvel Encyclopedia is now fully revised, extended, and updated. Bring the Marvel Universe home with this all-inclusive encyclopedia detailing little-known facts and information about the iconic Marvel characters. This essential tome has been fully updated with 32 additional pages. Created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics, the revised pages of Marvel Encyclopedia now feature new entries on the latest characters and teams, updated facts on existing ones including their latest looks and story lines, and expanded entries on major superheroes such as Spider-Man, Thor, and The Avengers. Special double-page features have also been added highlighting recent major crossover events in the Marvel Universe, such as Fear Itself, and the new Marvel Now series.
Loveability : an empowered girl's guide to dating and relationships, Dannielle Miller & Nina Funnell.
Not into you? Too into you? What happens when feelings aren't mutual? When to stay and when to go? Can't handle the heartbreak? Or maybe just sick of being single? In this guide, Dannielle Miller and Nina Funnell will help you navigate your way through the often complex world of relationships. Their combination of professional expertise and personal stories delivers a book that is like the best chat you could ever have with your friends, filled with good advice that is smart, but also warm, funny and never judgemental. And determine your love-ability with the help of quizzes, Q&As, compatibility tests and true love checklist.
Queen bees, drama queens and cliquey teens : how to survive the friendship game, Anita Naik.
Teen troubles are tricky to solve but help is at hand with this fantastic Teen Life Confidential Guide. Written for teenagers, they give invaluable advice about difficult issues.
Texts, tweets, trolls and teens : a survival guide for social networking, Anita Naik.
Teen troubles are tricky to solve but help is at hand with this fantastic Teen Life Confidential Guide. Written for teenagers, they give invaluable advice about difficult issues. Texts, Tweets, Trolls & Teens looks at the world of social networking how to assess your own behaviour, stay safe online and what to do when things go wrong online.
Gandhi : my life is my message, written by Jason Quinn ; illustrated by Sachin Nagar ; editors, Jason Quinn, Sourav Dutta.
How did this shy, unassuming lawyer transform himself into the leader of India's freedom movement? Renouncing wealth, ambition and comfort, Gandhi led by example, becoming one with the people he sought to free, facing imprisonment, hardship and humiliation while never raising his voice in anger. His strategy of nonviolent protest would become the model for the US civil rights movement led by Martin Luther King, Jr. and continues to change history throughout the world. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as the Mahatma or Great Soul, took on the might of the British Empire armed only with a message of love and non-violence.
Cooking up a storm, Sam Stern and Susan Stern.