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Teen Detective Stories Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Detective Stories!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is taking a look at Detective Stories!!!  Now, these stories do not have to be your traditional Sherlock Holmes type stories for them to be considered “detective”.  Instead, these stories are ones that our main characters are trying to solve and figure something out; for some it may be a murder or a dead

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Teen Thrillers and Suspense Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Thrillers & Suspense!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with thrills and suspense!!  These are the reads that are going to keep on the edge of your seat as you have no idea what is going to be on the next page.  You will find yourself holding your breath, either in fear or anticipation, and wanting to know what comes next; there ma

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YA Medieval Times Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Medieval Times!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that are going to take us back in time to the land of knights and castles, jousting matches and a disease that could kill you within hours of infection--we are going back to Medieval Times!!!  All of our titles this week take place during the framework considered to be Medieval Times or th

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Teen Orange and Black Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Orange & Black Covers!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that have Orange and Black covers to help get us in the Halloween spirit!!!  Let’s be real here for a minute because we all judge and choose a book on the front cover (most of the time) even though we are told not to do so, but that can honestly lead us to read some books that we would not

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VRC 21-22 Teen Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--'21-'22 VRC Nominees!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about books that have been nominated for the Virginia Reader’s Choice (VRC) High School award for the 2021-2022 school year!!  The VRC award was started back in the 1980s with the goal being that students across the state choosing what they thought the best book of the year is instead of adults. 

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YA Hispanic Authors Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Hispanic Heritage Month Authors!!!

With it being Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th), our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are authored by Latino and Latina authors!!!  These books are amazing and so many of these authors have written more than just the titles that are being featured--so if you like this one there are others you can read as well

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YA Duologies Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Duologies!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that are the first in a duology!  A duology is basically like a mini-series of books; the series is a total of two books which is perfect if you want more than one to read but not too many.  The titles for this week are the first out of the two and the duology is complete so you do n

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YA Colorful Covers Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Colorful Covers!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that have some amazing Colorful Covers!!!  Let’s be real here for a minute because we all judge and choose a book on the front cover (most of the time) even though we are told not to do so, but that can honestly lead us to read some books that we would not have picked up otherwise.  S

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YA September 11th Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--September 11th

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that examine the events of September 11, 2001.  As we approach the 20th anniversary of that fateful Tuesday, it is a date that should be remembered and examined as everything changed at home and abroad by the end of that day.  Books are an amazing way of not only reflecting but also l

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Covers of 6 YA graphic novels

Teen Book Spotlight--Graphic Novels!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on graphic novels!!!  Graphic novels are incredibly visual stories that can feature pretty much anything fiction and nonfiction.  Done in the style of comic books, there is a huge variety of choices; literally something for everyone so even if you have never read one before, you will definitel

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Teen On the Ocean Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--On the Ocean!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that take place in or on the ocean leading to some pretty epic adventures!  When something takes place on the open water, it leads to scenarios that are filled with danger and choices which could lead to life or death given the limited options.  We have a great selection of titles thi

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Teen New Books Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--New Books Pt. 6!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that have recently been added to our collection meaning they are new!!!!  New books are the best; they have a new book smell and there is just something about being one of the first people to read it.  We are featuring some amazing fiction and nonfiction this time including titles fro

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YA Tales that Inspire Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales That Inspire!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales That Inspire!!!  This is the final week for the 2021 Summer Reading Program and we are using this week as a launching point for you all to be inspired going into the new school year!  Inspiration means something different to everyone; some people will want to try new things while othe

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YA Tales From New Places Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales From New Places!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales of New Places!!!  We are taking a look at books that take place in other places that are not here; they are in other parts of the world or even in places that do not exist in the “real world” but only in “book world”.  That is one of the best things about books--they can go as far as o

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YA Tales of the Real Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales of the Real!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales of the Real!!!  We are exploring everything nonfiction which is one of my favorites to read!  With nonfiction, there is literally something for every interest and even topics you have never even heard about.  I highly suggest taking a look at the new nonfiction books when you come

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