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Our Dining Table by Mita Ori
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsBoys’ Love Cooked To PerfectionEating around other people is a struggle for salaryman Yutaka, despite his talent for cooking... -
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Skip・Beat!, Vol. 2 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
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![Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram]()
Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsDarius doesn't think he'll ever be enough, in America or in Iran.Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He's about to take his first-ever trip to Iran, and it's pretty overwhelming—especially when he's also dealing with clinical depression, a disapproving dad, and a chronically anemic social life... -
![Himawari House by Harmony Becker]()
Himawari House by Harmony Becker
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsLiving in a new country is no walk in the park.When Nao returns to Tokyo to reconnect with her Japanese heritage, she books a yearlong stay at the Himawari sharehouse. There she meets Hyejung and Tina, two other girls who came to Japan to freely forge their own paths...Categorized as:
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![A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat]()
A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble... -
![Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes]()
Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a teenager are confusing—so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful--so why does it become so complicated?Perfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag, HeartStopper by Alice Oseman, and Jen Wang's The Dressmaker and the Prince... -
![Indivisible by Daniel Aleman]()
Indivisible by Daniel Aleman
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis timely, moving debut novel follows a teen's efforts to keep his family together as his parents face deportation.Mateo Garcia and his younger sister, Sophie, have been taught to fear one word for as long as they can remember: deportation. Over the past few years, however, the fear that their undocumented immigrant parents could be sent back to Mexico started to fade... -
![Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Vol. 5 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香]()
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Vol. 5 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAkatsuki Kibikino may be a celebrated novelist, but putting his feelings into words has always been a struggle. Kaneishi’s blatant advances toward Fumi put Akatsuki in the foulest mood—that much is obvious... -
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Jason & Kyra by Dana Davidson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsJason is a basketball star and one of the most popular guys in school. Brainy Kyra isn't, but she doesn't much care what other people think. Under normal circumstances, Jason and Kyra would live in their separate worlds until graduation. But fate intervenes, and the unlikely duo is paired up for a class project... -
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![The Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta]()
The Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 28 ratings'You look the type to break your father’s heart.''Yeah, but he broke mine first.’When Rosie Gennaro first meets Jimmy Hailler, she has walked away from life in Sydney, leaving behind the place on Dalhousie that her father, Seb, painstakingly rebuilt for his family but never saw completed... -
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Hush by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSenses Series Book 4 Logan "Unbreakable" Kellar finally has everything he's always wanted in life. When a career opportunity, that could jeopardize everything, comes along, he's put back in the position where he's spent most of his life. Torn. Now, Logan has a hard hitting choice to make... -
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椿町ロンリープラネット 4 [Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet 4] by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 18 ratings暁に抱きしめられたふみ。暁への恋を諦めようとしていたのに──。心は乱れたまま夏休みに突入!... -
![Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 1 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香]()
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 1 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFumi Oono, second-year high-school student. Stuck with the debts of her father, she needs a job—fast. While she did indeed manage to find one as a housekeeper for THE Akatsuki Kibikino, it leaves much to be desired. After all, the novelist has a mean glare and an even worse attitude.. -
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![Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Vol. 6 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香]()
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet Vol. 6 by Mika Yamamori, やまもり三香
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAfter receiving what seems to be a silent rejection to her confession, Fumi had resolved to erase her feelings and power through her heartbreak… when Akatsuki finally answers—by asking her out! Despite the change in their relationship, however, their daily lives seem to remain largely the same except for one key aspect— if living with her crush was bad for Fumi’s heart, it’s nothing compared to... -
![More to the Story by Hena Khan]()
More to the Story by Hena Khan
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes a new story inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic, Little Women, featuring four sisters from a modern American Muslim family living in Georgia.When Jameela Mirza is picked to be feature editor of her middle school newspaper, she’s one step closer to being an award-winning journalist like her late grandfather... -
![Falling For Korea by Piper Jean]()
Falling For Korea by Piper Jean
America meets K-drama in this rollercoaster plot with a fresh take on romance and what it means to be family.When Sydney is sent to Seoul to live with a family she’s never met, she encounters unexpected chemistry with their son, but must fight to unravel the mystery of why she was sent away... -
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Runaways by Nicole Dykes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRunaways . . .You’ve heard about kids running away, but do we ever truly know why they run?Rae and Law had no choice. Forced to run when life let them down, when it was either leave or be subjected to an unimaginable fate.Can they survive?Two young people, completely alone on the streets with nothing but each other.This is their story... -
![Lifted by Nia Forrester]()
Lifted by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if your soulmate could never be your bedmate?Tessa Denison knows who she is—she never has and as far as she’s concerned, never will date men. Though she struggles with coming to terms with the loss of her parents at a young age and her very protective and overbearing brother, Trey, her sexuality and free-loving lifestyle have never given her a moment’s pause.Tyson Clark is a screw-up...Categorized as:
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Girl Mans Up by M.E. Girard
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLike Julie Anne Peters’ Keeping You a Secret, Girl Mans Up is a totally engrossing portrayal of a gay teen’s coming of age. Pen is only comfortable dressing like a boy, but it’s confusing to her friends and unacceptable to her family. And then one day she meets Blake, and little by little, it all begins to make sense.Pen Oliviera is sort of chunky, an amazing gamer and a girl... -
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Stay with My Heart by Tashie Bhuiyan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the author of Counting Down with You and A Show for Two comes a new YA contemporary about a girl who accidentally sabotages an up-and-coming local band and falls for the guitarist while secretly trying to make up for her mistake.Liana Sarkar lives and breathes music, hoping to follow in the footsteps of her A&R coordinator father...Categorized as:
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Salaam, with Love by Sara Sharaf Beg
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThis heartfelt and humorous YA contemporary follows Dua, who spends the month of Ramadan making unexpected discoveries about family, faith, and first love.Being crammed into a house in Queens with her cousins is not how Dua envisions her trip to New York City. But here she is, spending the holy month of Ramadan with extended family she hasn’t seen in years... -
![Skip・Beat!, Vol. 47 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip・Beat!, Vol. 47 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKyoko and Moko are finally going to Dayjowey Land to have tea with a princess! A chance encounter with show biz royalty interrupts Kyoko’s dreams of a sweet afternoon in an enchanted castle though. Now she and Moko are putting their English skills to the test as they escort an excited American around the park... -
![The One True Me and You by Remi K. England]()
The One True Me and You by Remi K. England
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOne small fandom convention. One teen beauty pageant.One meet cute waiting to happen.Up and coming fanfic author Kaylee Beaumont is internally screaming at the chance to finally meet her fandom friends in real life and spend a weekend at GreatCon... -
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![On the Bright Side by Anna Sortino]()
On the Bright Side by Anna Sortino
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA hopeful novel about love, disability, and the inevitability of change by the author of Give Me a Sign.Ellie’s Deaf boarding school just shut down, forcing her to leave the place she considered home and return to her hearing family. Back in a mainstream school, Ellie quickly becomes the subject of hateful rumors... -
![Extras All For The Game by Nora Sakavic]()
Extras All For The Game by Nora Sakavic
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEXTRAS ALL FOR THE GAME NOTE FROM TRANSLATORS: Nora uploaded extra content about the trilogy to her Tumblr page Korakos. You will be able to find information about the life of the Foxes after The King's Man, Andrew and Neil's content, Renee's past and things that you probably wondered when reading the trilogy... -
![The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman]()
The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe last thing Elise wants is to start her senior year in a new town. But after her brother’s death in Afghanistan, she and her mother move from San Francisco to a sleepy coastal village.When Elise meets Mati, they quickly discover how much they have in common. Mati is new to town too, visiting the U.S. with his family... -
![Stay with My Heart by Tashie Bhuiyan]()
Stay with My Heart by Tashie Bhuiyan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the author of Counting Down with You and A Show for Two comes a new YA contemporary about a girl who accidentally sabotages an up-and-coming local band and falls for the guitarist while secretly trying to make up for her mistake.Liana Sarkar lives and breathes music, hoping to follow in the footsteps of her A&R coordinator father...Categorized as:
found-family young adult contemporary friends to lovers south asian length-medium audiobook -
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Camp QUILTBAG by Nicole Melleby, A.J. Sass
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the acclaimed authors of Hurricane Season and Ana on the Edge, an unforgettable story about the importance of and joy in finding a community, for fans of Alex Gino and Ashley Herring-Blake. Twelve-year-old Abigail (she/her/hers) is so excited to spend her summer at Camp QUILTBAG, an inclusive retreat for queer and trans kids... -
![Concealed by Selena Laurence]()
Concealed by Selena Laurence
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo years ago, Gabe Thompson stood in the desert of Afghanistan and watched the love of his life drive away. When his tour of duty ended six months later, she wasn’t waiting. Now Gabe’s ready to go after the one thing his life is missing – the woman he’s never been able to forget. Twenty-year-old Alexis Garcia rues the day she decided to volunteer for a UN mission to Afghanistan... -
![Scorch (A Soldiers of Fortune Romance) by Aubrey Irons]()
Scorch (A Soldiers of Fortune Romance) by Aubrey Irons
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhy fall for Prince Charming when the villain is so much more tempting? Because it feel so good to be so bad... The dark, dominant, tattooed Spaniard has all the arrogant machismo of a bullfighter and a body carved out of steel. In my sister’s fairytale romance, he almost destroyed my family. He’s the devil, and I hate him. Until he saved my life, and changed everything... -
![Standing Against the Wind by Traci L. Jones]()
Standing Against the Wind by Traci L. Jones
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn her debut novel, Traci L. Jones presents a girl with grit she never knew she had, and a boy so inspired by her that he begins to take pride in his own abilities.Patrice dreams of a first-class education, but right now she's just got to survive the walk to school.Patrice Williams was happy living in Georgia with her grandmother...then her mother lured her to Chicago and ended up in jail... -
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Finding Us by Megan Smith
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsJasmine Jennings is running from her past, something she never wants to deal with again. Starting out fresh in a new city, life is finally looking up. That is until she meets him — Knox Mitchell. She tries to elude him, but he’s everywhere. When she finally gives in, he begins to avoid her. One tragic night, Knox’s future was ripped away... -
![Diesel by Jaye Pratt]()
Diesel by Jaye Pratt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCyrus JamisonI sold my soul to the devil.I had a plan for my life, which included marrying my best friend.He was ripped away from me, and I was left shattered with nothing left to live for. That is until a stranger walked into my life using blackmail to get what he wanted.I won’t let anyone ruin Zeke’s memory, even if that means I need to live to make that happen... -
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![The Alexanders: Volume 1 by M. Malone]()
The Alexanders: Volume 1 by M. Malone
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 ratings~ a USA TODAY Bestseller ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Teasing Trent: Ever since Mara walked into her brother's dorm room freshman year and came face to face with a shirtless Trent, she's known he was The One . She finally has a plan to get him exactly where she wants him. In her bed. One More Day: On the run from a murderer, Ridley Wells has nowhere else to turn... -
![An Appetite for Miracles by Laekan Zea Kemp]()
An Appetite for Miracles by Laekan Zea Kemp
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAward-winning author Laekan Zea Kemp’s heart-wrenching novel-in-verse follows two teens who must come together to heal the pain from their pasts, perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Nicola Yoon... -
![I Will Save You by Matt de la Pena]()
I Will Save You by Matt de la Pena
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsKidd is running from his past and his future. No mom, no dad, and there’s nothing for him at the group home but therapy. He doesn’t belong at the beach where he works either, unless he finds a reason to stay. Olivia is blond hair, blue eyes, rich dad. The prettiest girl in Cardiff... -
![What Happens in Paris by Ally Williams]()
What Happens in Paris by Ally Williams
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAlone in the City of Love on Valentine's Day–until my best friend makes a a Parisian affair. But is one day worth risking our friendship?When my ex ditches me after yet another failed attempt to rekindle our relationship, I don't hesitate when my best friend Ollie tells me to meet him in Paris.But when he takes me out for Valentine's Day, all of our boundaries shatter...Categorized as:
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![As You Walk On By by Julian Winters]()
As You Walk On By by Julian Winters
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Breakfast Club meets Can't Hardly Wait with an unforgettable ensemble cast in another swoony YA contemporary from award-winning author Julian Winters! Seventeen-year-old Theo Wright has it all figured out...Categorized as:
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![Red Glass by Laura Resau]()
Red Glass by Laura Resau
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsONE NIGHT SOPHIE and her parents are called to a hospital where Pedro, 6-year-old Mexican boy, is recovering from dehydration. Crossing the border into Arizona with a group of Mexicans and a coyote, or guide, Pedro and his parents faced such harsh conditions that the boy is the only survivor. Pedro comes to live with Sophie, her parents, and Sophie's Aunt Dika, a refugee of the war in Bosnia... -
![If We Say Goodbye by Jasmine Little]()
If We Say Goodbye by Jasmine Little
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIt’s been three months since my brother’s car accident, and I’ve chosen to ignore the world around me. It’s easier than being reminded that he’s gone. For the most part, everyone leaves me alone, but there’s one person that can’t seem to take a hint—Caleb—my next door neighbor... -
![Wish for You by Marquita Valentine]()
Wish for You by Marquita Valentine
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThere's only one place in the world Lacey Evans feels normal--the roller derby track. When she laces up her skates and fastens her helmet, she'd powerful and in charge. She knows exactly what to do and say. The rules are clear and penalties are given for those who don't follow them. But in the real world, she's far from powerful and in charge... -
![Matt & Brooklyn: A Standalone in the "Again for the First Time" Family Saga by Raven St. Pierre]()
Matt & Brooklyn: A Standalone in the "Again for the First Time" Family Saga by Raven St. Pierre
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings***Take advantage of the special, new release discount before the price is raised.*** Matteo Valente is an up-and-coming filmmaker whose award-winning documentary put him on the map two short years ago. It was that very documentary that also led him to the beautiful, intriguingly elusive Brooklyn James... -
![Something Like Summer - The Comic - Volume One: Summer by Jay Bell]()
Something Like Summer - The Comic - Volume One: Summer by Jay Bell
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe hot Texas nights were lonely for Ben before his heart began beating to the rhythm of two words; Tim Wyman. By all appearances, Tim had the perfect body and ideal life, but when a not-so-accidental collision brings them together, Ben discovers that the truth is rarely so simple... -
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![Grounded by Neta Jackson, Dave Jackson]()
Grounded by Neta Jackson, Dave Jackson
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGrace's fiance bothered by her outspoken stance on purity and her near-constant travel, has broken off their relationship. Exhausted and unwilling to continue her current tour, she books a flight home. Traumatic events result in a paralyzing fear of flying. Stuck at home due to a major snowstorm, Grace begins, for the first time, to connect with the residents of Beecham Street... -
![Faster Dirtier by Colleen Masters]()
Faster Dirtier by Colleen Masters
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBorn to race. Destined to fall. Ainsley 'Ace' Vaughn is one of the best drivers in the world. She also happens to be female—and in the male-dominated world of racing, that means season after season on the bench of a cut-rate F3 team. That is, until she’s recruited by the world’s best F1 team to become their first female driver...Categorized as:
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![The Loudest Silence by Sydney Langford]()
The Loudest Silence by Sydney Langford
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo disabled, queer teens find belonging in this poignant platonic love story about singing, signing, and solidarity.CASEY KOWALSKI once dreamed of becoming a professional singer. Then the universe threw her a life-altering curveball— sudden, permanent, and profound hearing loss—just before her family's move from Portland to Miami...Categorized as:
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![The God Box by Alex Sanchez]()
The God Box by Alex Sanchez
How could I choose betwen my sexuality and my spirituality, two of the most important parts that made me whole? High school senior Paul has dated Angie since middle school, and they're good together. They have a lot of the same interests, like singing in their church choir and being active in Bible club. But when Manuel transfers to their school, Paul has to rethink his life...Categorized as:
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![The Calum by Xio Axelrod]()
The Calum by Xio Axelrod
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCalum, The (Noun) 1. fictional hero of best-selling romance novel, A Laird to Love 2. the perfect man Twenty-six is too old to believe in fairytales, but tell that to Lovie’s roommate. Convinced she’ll find a real life version of her ultimate book boyfriend, Calum MacKenzie, Jo drags Lovie to the Scottish Highlands. Lovie’s no cynic *ahem* but she knows The Calum is a myth. A construct... -
![How We Roll by Natasha Friend]()
How We Roll by Natasha Friend
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA gentle young adult romance for fans of Sarah Dessen about two teens, each of whom has lost something irreplaceable, finding one another.Quinn is a teen who loves her family, skateboarding, basketball, and her friends, but after she's diagnosed with a condition called alopecia which causes her to lose all of her hair, her friends abandon her...Categorized as:
multicultural young adult contemporary high-school disabilities and marks sports length-medium
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