Recreation

New Titles Young Adults’ May 2019 (arrived in April)

Fiction

Internment, Samira Ahmed.
Music and malice in hurricane town, Alex Bell.
Scar, Alice Broadway.
Sky without stars, Jessica Brody.
When the Last Days came, the planet of Laterre promised hope. A new life for a wealthy French family and their descendants. But five hundred years later, it's now a place where an extravagant elite class reigns supreme; where the clouds hide the stars and the poor starve in the streets; where a rebel group, long thought dead, is resurfacing. Whispers of revolution have begun; a revolution that hinges on three unlikely heroes.
Rebel girl revolution, e E Charlton-Trujillo.
Sophomore year has just begun, and Angie is miserable. Her girlfriend, KC, has moved away; her only friend, Jake, is keeping his distance; and the resident bully has ramped up a vicious and targeted campaign to humiliate her. An over-the-top statue dedication planned for her sister, who died in Iraq, is almost too much to bear, and it doesn't help that her mother has placed a symbolic empty urn on their mantel.
The red scrolls of magic, Cassandra Clare.
All Magnus Bane wanted was a vacation; a lavish trip across Europe with Alec Lightwood, the Shadowhunter who against all odds is finally his boyfriend. But as soon as the pair settles in Paris, an old friend arrives with news about a demon-worshipping cult called the Crimson Hand that is bent on causing chaos around the world. A cult that was apparently founded by Magnus himself. Years ago. As a joke.
All the invisible things, Orlagh Collins.
The last voyage of Poe Blythe, Allyson Braithwaite Condie.
All for one, Melissa De la Cruz.
1785. New York, New York. As a young nation begins to take shape, Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler are on top of the world. They're the toast of the town, keeping New York City buzzing with tales of their lavish parties, of Eliza's legendary wit, and of Alex's brilliant legal mind. But new additions to Alex & Eliza's little family mean change is afoot in the Hamilton household.
The warrior maiden, Melanie Dickerson.
Mulan isn't afraid to pretend to be a son and assume her father's soldier duties in war. But what happens when the handsome son of a duke discovers her secret? Mulan is trying to resign herself to marrying the village butcher for the good of her family, but her adventurous spirit just can't stand the thought.
Izzy + Tristan, Shannon Dunlap.
Izzy, a practical-minded teen who intends to become a doctor, isn't happy about her recent move from the Lower East Side across the river to Brooklyn. She feels distanced from her family, especially her increasingly incomprehensible twin brother, as well as her new neighbourhood. And then she meets Tristan. Tristan is a chess prodigy who lives with his aunt and looks up to his cousin, Marcus.
Wildthorn, Jane Eagland.
How to make friends with the dark, Kathleen Glasgow.
The honeyman & the hunter, Neil Grant.
Defy the fates, Claudia Gray.
Some girls bind, Rory James.
Jamie knows that she isn't like other girls. She has a secret. She binds her chest every day to feel more like herself. Jamie questions why she is drawn to this practice and why she is afraid of telling her friends, who have their own secrets.
The flip side, Shawn Johnson.
Charlie Ryland has a secret. She may seem like your average high school sophomore but she's just really good at pretending. Because outside of school Charlie spends all her waking hours training to become one of the best gymnasts in the world. And it's not easy flying under the radar when you're aiming for Olympic gold, especially when an irresistible guy comes along and threatens to throw your whole world off balance.
Queen's shadow, E K Johnston.
When Padmé Naberrie, "Queen Amidala" of Naboo, steps down from her position, she is asked by the newly-elected queen to become Naboo's representative in the Galactic Senate. Padmé is unsure about taking on the new role, but cannot turn down the request to serve her people.
Sword art online. Volume 7, Mother's rosary, Reki Kawahara.
Sword art online. Volume 4, Fairy dance, Reki Kawahara.
Sword art online. Volume 1, Aincrad, Reki Kawahara.
Dig, A S King.
One shot, Tanya Landman.
Defy me, Tahereh Mafi.
Fear of missing out, Kate McGovern.
Everyone has a fear of missing out on something; a party, a basketball game, a hangout after school. But what if it's life that you'll be missing out on? When Astrid learns that her cancer has returned, she hears about a radical technology called cryopreservation that may allow her to have her body frozen until a future time when, and if, a cure is available.
Becoming Jo: a modern re-telling of Little Women, Sophie McKenzie.
Invisibly breathing, Eileen Merriman.
'I wish I wasn't the weirdest sixteen-year-old guy in the universe.' Felix would love to have been a number. Numbers have superpowers and they're safe, any problem they might throw up can be solved. 'If I were a five, I'd be shaped like a pentagon ... there'd be magic in my walls, safety in my angles.' People are so much harder to cope with. At least that's how it seems until Bailey Hunter arrives at school.
The Black Coats, Colleen Oakes.
Austin, Texas, high school junior and talented runner Thea Soloman is still grieving after the murder of her cousin and best friend, Natalie. When Thea is invited to join a secret group called the Black Coats, she finds new meaning. Thea and her teammates are trained to take vengeance on men who have wronged women and gotten away with it, with the promise of exacting revenge of their own.
Good boy, Mal Peet.
The field guide to the North American teenager, Ben Philippe.
Norris Kaplan is clever, cynical, and quite possibly too smart for his own good. A Black French Canadian whose family just moved to Austin, Texas, Norris finds himself cataloging everyone he meets: the Cheerleaders, the Jocks, the Loners, and even the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. He's amusing himself until it's time to go back to Canada.
Ruse, Cindy Pon.
Jason Zhou, his friends, and Daiyu are still recovering from the aftermath of bombing Jin Corp headquarters. But Jin, the ruthless billionaire and Daiyu's father, is out for blood. When Jin has Jany murdered and steals the tech she had refused to sell him, Lingyi is the only one who has access to the encrypted info, putting her own life in jeopardy.
Never-contented things, Sarah Porter.
Prince and his fairy courtiers are staggeringly beautiful, unrelentingly cruel, and exhausted by the tedium of the centuries; until they meet foster-siblings Josh and Ksenia. Drawn in by their vivid emotions, undying love for each other, and passion for life, Prince will stop at nothing to possess them.
The princess and the fangirl: a geekerella fairy tale, Ashley Poston.
Movie star Jessica Stone can't go up onstage at another con and pretend to love Starfield anymore, except that she's contractually obligated. She never dreamed she'd be playing Princess Amara for life, but people love Princess Amara, and for better or worse, Princess Amara has Jessica Stone's face. But. it turns out, so does someone else.
The secret runners of New York, Matthew Reilly.
Opposite of always, Justin Reynolds.
When Jack and Kate meet at a party, bonding until sunrise over their mutual love of Froot Loops and their favorite flicks, Jack knows he's falling—hard. Soon she's meeting his best friends, Jillian and Franny, and Kate wins them over as easily as she did Jack. Jack's curse of almost is finally over. But this love story is complicated. It is an almost happily ever after. Because Kate dies. And their story should end there.
Dealing in dreams, Lilliam Rivera.
Sixteen-year-old Nalah leads the fiercest all-girl crew in Mega City. That role brings with it violent throwdowns and access to the hottest boydega clubs, but Nalah quickly grows weary of her questionable lifestyle. Her dream is to get off the streets and make a home in the exclusive Mega Towers, in which only a chosen few get to live.
Ursa, Tina Shaw.
There are two peoples living in the city of Ursa: the Cerels and the Travesters. Travesters move freely and enjoy a fine quality of life. Cerel men are kept in wild camps and the women are no longer allowed to have children. The Director presides over all with an iron fist. Fifteen-year-old Leho can't remember a time when Cerels lived without fear in Ursa.
Field notes on love, Jennifer E Smith.
Having just been dumped by his girlfriend, British-born Hugo is still determined to take his last-hurrah-before-college train trip across the United States. One snag: the companion ticket is already booked under the name of his ex, Margaret Campbell. Nontransferable, no exceptions. Enter the new Margaret C. (Mae for short), an aspiring filmmaker with big dreams.
Fearless, Sarah Tarkoff.
In a near future society in which morality is manifested through beauty and ugliness, a young woman will imperil her future and her world to expose the global shadow network that uses its power to play God and control humanity.
The waking forest, Alyssa Wees.
The waking forest has secrets. To Rhea, it appears like a mirage, dark and dense, at the very edge of her backyard but when she reaches out to touch it, the forest vanishes. To the Witch it is her home, where she sits on her throne of carved bone, waiting for dreaming children to beg her to grant their wishes. Something is stirring in the forest; mysterious strangers offer Rhea and the Witch their heart's desire.
Girls with sharp sticks, Suzanne Young.
Ocean's kiss, Lani Wendt Young.
Long ago, Tangaloa cast a fiery net upon the waters and drew forth ocean's might. The crashing wave. The surging tide that speaks to Masina the moon. And all the living things that swim and creep in the midnight blue depths. All this Tangaloa fashioned with godly hands into Telesa Vasa Loloa. She was beautiful. Sacred one of ocean. A fierce warrior.

Graphic Novels

The rising of the shield hero: the manga companion. 10, Kyū Aiya.
The otherworldly fantasy continues! Naofumi finally gets his revenge! But there's a new problem: the heroes discover a dragon hourglass in an underwater shrine.
Joe Quinn's poltergeist, David Almond.
A dark, powerful and moving short story from the internationally acclaimed author of Skellig. Joe Quinn tells everyone about the poltergeist in his house, but no one believes him. No one that is, except for Davey. He's felt the inexplicable presence in the rooms, he's seen random objects fly through the air. And there's something else ...
Fullmetal alchemist. 04, Hiromu Arakawa.
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Finding themselves at a crossroads, the brothers seek the guidance of a teacher, but her lessons are harder to master than any alchemy.
Bungo stray dogs. [10], Kafka Asagiri.
Their war with the Guild may be over, and the truce with the Port Mafia still stands, but the Armed Detective Agency remains as busy as ever, with both Atushi and Kunikida forced to confront their dangerous pasts. Soon, the agency is making contact with an ex-member to investigate the mysterious group that hacked into the Moby-Dick, but one can predict where this rabbit hole will lead.
Dramacon. [Volumes 1-3], Svetlana Chmakova.
Celebrate the world of "Dramacon" with this ultimate collector's edition. The hardcover complete collection features previously unpublished chibi comics, a new cover, creator interviews, story concepts, and more.
My hero academia. Vigilantes. 4, Hideyuki Furuhashi.
The sinister Hachisuka continues to haunt the Naruhata district, distributing the Quirk-boosting drug Trigger. Knuckleduster continues to track her and is closing in. Meanwhile, Pop Step receives an unexpected invitation to perform at the Marukane department store's grand reopening.
That time I got reincarnated as a slime. 9,  Fuse.
At the suggestion of Demon Lord Carrion, Tempest and Eurazania have sent delegations to each other in the hopes of finding fruitful exchange. Benimaru leads the mission from Tempest, and from Eurazania is a party led by Albis the Golden Serpent. It seems as though trade might begin to flourish, until the members of Eurazania's delegation bristle at Rimuru.
The Iliad: a graphic novel, Gareth Hinds.
More than three thousand years ago, two armies faced off in an epic battle that rewrote history; the Trojan War. The Iliad, Homer's legendary account of this decade-long ordeal, is considered the greatest war story of all time and one of the most important works of Western literature. In this thoroughly researched and artfully rendered graphic novel, renowned illustrator Gareth Hinds captures all the grim glory of Homer's epic.
My hero academia. Vol. 18, Bright future, K?hei Horikoshi.
idoriya is in the fight of his life; an all-out battle with Overhaul, who has unleashed all of his terrifying power. Midoriya is matching it with his own power, pushing One For All to 100 percent. Only by relying on Eri's restoration Quirk can he hope to take down Overhaul. If Midoriya manages to walk away from this fight, his life will never be the same again.
Batman. Vol. 9, The tyrant wing, Tom King.
The next chapter of Bruce Wayne's life is in full swing, and just as expected, it's a bumpy ride! What challenges lie ahead for the Dark Knight? One thing is for sure, when it is all said and done, Batman's life will be altered forever! The question is whether it's for better or worse.
Yona of the dawn. 17, Mizuho Kusanagi.
Yona and her friends leave the Water Tribe lands and meet a boy named Karugan in an Earth Tribe town near the nation's border.
My monster secret: actually I am. 15, Eiji Masuda.
Shiho has a confession to make; to Kuromine! Will she finally be able to admit her feelings to him and to herself? Meanwhile, she's got a whole other matter of the heart to deal with: her unwanted future with Shima-kun.
X-Men origins: the complete collection, Stuart Moore.
Discover the uncanny origins of some of the greatest X-Men of all! From legendary original members like Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast and Iceman, to iconic additions of the all-new, all-different era like Nightcrawler, Colossus and Wolverine, to the fan-favorite Gambit, these gripping and personal tales reveal how the young mutants each gained their powers and found their way to the Xavier School! Plus, get inside the head of fi endish foe .
Re:Zero: starting life in another world. Chapter 3, Truth of zero. 6, Tappei Nagatsuki.
Subaru returns to Crusch Karsten's door intent on avoiding the mistakes that led to his latest fatal encounter. He proposes an alliance between Emilia's and Crusch's camps, and to sweeten the deal, he'll offer intel vital to their mutual survival: the exact time and place the memory-destroying White Whale will appear! Among those listening in is a warrior whose hatred of the demon beast is a lifelong obsession.
The unbeatable Squirrel Girl. [10], Life is too short, Squirrel, Ryan North.
The death of Squirrel Girl! Can this be true? Has the Unbeatable really been beaten? And by the Grim Reaper, at that? Is this truly the end of Doreen Green? Plus: Witness a fighting-mad Iron Man! Thrill to underwater adventure! And recoil as the world of our fallen hero is rocked by a pesky invasion of Skrulls! Why is all this happening? Who is behind it? And what goals, sinister or otherwise, are they working toward? Prepare for all to.
RWBY: official manga anthology. Vol. 4, Burn, Monty Oum.
The world of Remnant is filled with horrific monsters bent on the destruction of humanity. Fortunately, the kingdoms of the world have risen to combat these forces by training powerful Huntsmen and Huntresses at academies around the planet. Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna and Yang Xiao Long are four such Huntresses in training.
A midsummer night's dream, Crystal Silvermoon.
A Midsummer Night's Dream portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors (the mechanicals), who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world.
Justice League. Vol 1, The totality, Scott Snyder.
The League was forced to make an impossible decision and now its time to face the consequences! The returning Martian Manhunter struggles to protect the team from an incoming threat that will shatter the world as they know it, while a familiar face strikes out on a dark path.
Devils and realist. Vol. 15, Madoka Takadono.
William has descended into Hell! The truth about Lucifer will soon be revealed – as will the fate of William and all his friends. The hour of reckoning has arrived in the final volume of Devils and Realist.
The devil is a part-timer! 13, Satoshi Wagahara.
Even Satan has a sensitive side! With the MgRonald renovations still underway, the hard work continues on Chiho's family farm.
Lumberjanes. [11], Time after crime, Shannon Watters.
Time is freezing at camp, and it's up to Roanoke Cabin to stop the nefarious and mysterious forces behind it.
The Flash. Vol. 9, Reckoning of the forces, Joshua Williamson.
As the dust settles in the wake of "Flash War," the Flash and his family of speedsters try to pick up the pieces of what's left. But bad blood can run deep. This is the one race the Flash Family can't win in The Flash Vol.

Non-Fiction

Finding my shine, Nastia Liukin796.44 LIU.
Nastia Liukin is an Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medalist, but the road to her success was not an easy one. In Finding My Shine, she shares not only her personal journey of success, but also her biggest challenges, including her career ending fall during the 2012 Olympic Trials that she now says was the defining moment of her life.