Monday, July 9, 2018

The Alex Awards

The Alex Awards, administered by the Young Adult Library Services Association and sponsored by the Margaret E. Edwards trust, honor the top 10 adult books published during the previous year with appeal to readers between the ages of 12 and 18.


All Systems Red by Martha Wells
Stuck on a distant planet, a Security Robot passes time by watching television. After a group of scientists is killed, the robot must figure out how to save its crew from a similar fate.

The Clockwork Dynasty by Daniel H. Wilson
When a young anthropologist uncovers a terrible secret concealed in the workings of a three-hundred-year-old mechanical doll, she is thrown into a hidden society that lurks just under the surface of our own.

Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire
In this dark fable, twins Jillian and Jacqueline journey to a dangerous world where they must choose one of two paths. As they discover their true selves, they find that love and adventure are among the most hazardous things.

Electric Arches by Eve L. Ewing
Offers a series of meditations in poetry, prose, and illustrations that explore coming of age as an African American woman.

A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea by Melissa Fleming
The story of a young Syrian refugee’s attempt to reach Sweden, focusing on her ordeal in icy waters after the dilapidated fishing vessel in which she was traveling (along with 500 others) sinks.

Malagash by Joey Comeau
Already grieving for her dying father, Sunday plans to release a computer virus that memorializes his words and laugh. But she begins to realize that to fully understand him, she needs to embrace his relationships with other family members.

Roughneck by Jeff Lemire
From the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning creator of Essex County, comes a graphic novel about a brother and sister who must come together after years apart to face the disturbing history that has cursed their family.

She Rides Shotgun by Jordan Harper
Enemies from his time in prison put a bounty on Nate McClusky’s head and target his family. They’ve already eliminated his ex-wife, so Nate takes his eleven-year-old daughter Polly in to safekeeping. In doing so, Polly is thrust into a world of robbery, violence, and the constant threat of capture.

Things We Have in Common by Tasha Kavanagh
Yasmin wants to be close to the most beautiful girl in her school, but surely a social misfit like her has no chance. Unless, that is, she can save the girl from the man who was staring at her from the fence.

An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard
In New York City, magic controls everything. However, the power is fading. No one knows what is happening, except for Sydney; a new, rare magician with incredible power that has been unmatched in decades.

This readers advisory brought to you by YA Librarian, Chris.

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