Young Adult Sever
by Lauren DeStefano
Pretty Girl-13
available now, hardcover, Simon & Schuster
by Liz Coley
available in March, hardcover, Katherine Tegen Books
This very creepy, very mature look at a girl who returns after being missing for three years is a head trip of a book. Angie can’t remember anything that has happened, doesn’t understand why her favorite clothes don’t fit her anymore. As she starts to work on remembering, we find that not all is as it seems. Not for the timid or the faint of heart—but a very compelling read. —Sarah
Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys
Rhine is still searching—for the virus, for her brother, for a way to escape Dr. Ashby. Where her searches take her is a journey I never forsaw. If I could give a little yelp of delight, I absolutely would. I am so glad this trilogy came to such a satisfying conclusion with Sever. —Sarah It's here! The final installment in the Chemical Garden trilogy! DeStefano has crafted a painful, heartbreaking world that forces its human inhabitants to grow up too fast and Rhine's personal story isn't any less tragic than her world's story. There's no easy ending for her, but Rhine's tale presents infinite questions worth musing over for years to come. —Rachel
available now, hardcover, Philomel
Unless… —Sarah
A great read set in New Orleans. Josie has college dreams but a prostitute mother who only scorns her. Josie has been saving her money, living above a bookstore, trying to escape her past but her mother seems to be involved in a murder at the brothel and Josie just can’t get out from under.
TEENS!
Fridays from 6-7pm riters Whatcom Young W ” “Friday Night Writes Learn more about the craft of writing at “Friday Night Writes.” The group meets weekly next to Book Fare Café on the mezzanine level of Village Books, and is free and open to students ages 15-18.
Teen Writers, Save the Date!
Fury's Fire
by Lisa Papademetriou avilable in May, paperback, Ember
Papademetriou certainly stands out in the crowded YA fantasy genre. She takes a realistic approach to magic with characters who are reluctant to buy into what's really going on and remain invested in their everyday lives even in light of extraordinary circumstances. She's also amazingly skilled with vivid sensory detail that can make you feel like you're actually there. The story's more suspense than fantasy focused and builds to a dramatic, violent, and surprising conclusion. —Rachel
Whatcom Young Writers
TEEN CONFERENCE June 23rd
Coming Sun., June 23 is the first ever Teen Writing Conference hosted by Whatcom Young Writers and Village Books. This day-long event will help teen writers, ages 13-18, practice their writing skills and get expert advice from the pros. From hands-on workshops, to Q&A with professionals, to keynote addresses from popular local writers, this day is going to be full of creative energy. Check VillageBooks.com in the coming months for information about this great program and how to register. 360-671-2626 • 800-392-BOOK • www.villagebooks.com
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