School's Out for Summer

“During the summer months it is critical for young people to continue to read and visit the library. Studies consistently show that teens who do not read over the summer lose important reading skills, beginning the next school year at a disadvantage,” said YALSA President Sarah Cornish Debraski.

Wise words as we embark upon days without the rigorous joy of teacher lectures and ensuing homework assignments. With that in mind, what books should you invest a hungry mind in until the classroom beckons once again? Having set off to research a host of reputable entertainment sources available (Goodreads, EW, Barnes & Noble), I bring to you…drumroll please…The Most Highly Sought After Young Adult Books (TMHSAYAB, for short) of 2017!

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

The tale of a girl protecting her sister by entering an ancient, mystical game where nothing is as it seems.

Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth

From the author of the bestselling Divergent trilogy comes a new blend of science fiction and fantasy. Two teens must learn how to use their gifts and decide if they want to help, or hurt, one another.

Frogkisser! by Garth Nix

Laughs and danger, surprises and delights, come your way in a mix of fairytale, fantasy, and frogs!

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

A teenager must figure out what she’s going to do after witnessing her best friend shockingly gunned down by police.

History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera

Silvera examines the devastating consequences of refusing to let go of the past.

Hunted by Meagan Spooner

Beauty knows the Beast’s forest in her bones, and in her blood. Who will survive: the Beauty, or the Beast?

Once and for All by Sarah Dessen

An attempt to answer the age old question, is it really better to have loved and lost?

RoseBlood by A.G. Howard

A haunting take on The Phantom of the Opera.

Stranger Than Fanfiction by Chris Colfer

A popular actor takes a cross-country trip with four fans. New York Times #1 bestselling author spins a novel that combines humor, heartbreak, friendship, and fame.

You Don’t Know My Name by Kristen Orlando

Fighter. Faker. Student. Spy. And, of course, just the right dash of high school drama.


Don’t let the dog days bite you in the end. Reading will keep you covered!


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