I am a sucker for compelling historical fiction and some top-notch young adult authors have recently published fantastic new novels set in the past. Ruta Sepetys writes amazing stories that shed light on real-life (and often very sad) historical events. Her latest book, The Fountains Of Silence, takes place in Madrid in 1957 during Franco's…
Eisner Awards Readalikes: Stellar Graphic Novels
The winners of the 2019 Eisner Awards were just announced at Comic-Con in San Diego. Grab these stellar titles at your local library ASAP, and while you're there, pick up some similar titles to spark your interest. Tom King won a bunch of awards this year, including Best Limited Series for Mister Miracle. If you…
The Sun Is Also a Star Readalikes
How excited are you for the movie adaptation of Nicola Yoon's dreamy romance The Sun Is Also A Star? If you can't get enough of love-at-first-meet romances, try these books. My favorite parts of Yoon's novel are Natasha and Daniel's discussions about the multiverse and alternate realities. Another story that incorporates parallel realities is Love…
Sophomore Class: 2nd Novels by Teen Authors
It's tough to follow up a bestselling debut novel, but these authors have successfully avoided the sophomore slump. In the follow-up to her insanely popular first book, The Hate U Give, Angie Thomas delivers an equally well-written novel with On the Come up. Bri may be a little moodier than Starr, but she'll win you over…
Revisit Classic Teen Novels
Debates still rage about what book counts as the first official novel for teens, but most folks agree that S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, written when the author was only 16, was the first young adult book to majorly impact pop culture. If you haven't seen Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 movie version with its dreamy Brat…
Teen Books for Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Fans
Are you as thrilled as I am that The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is back with Season 2 on Netflix? Whether you love her fantastic sarcastic stand-up comedy, her amazingly chic fashion or the early 1960s time period, here are some teen books for fans of the show. The retro sets of Mrs. Maisel make you feel…
Cozy Winter Reads for Teens
Winter has arrived early in Chicago. Boo! I wish we could hide under blankets until spring, but since that's not an option, these cozy winter reads will at least warm your heart. Some books just give you the warm fuzzies. What If It's Us is the sweetest romance I've read in a long time. After Arthur…
Read Like a Viking: Books for Teens
Are you a fierce seafaring warrior who enjoys raiding Scandinavian villages? Perhaps you're a god or goddess from Norse mythology who needs something to read while you take a break from messing with the lives of mortals. Here are some books to help you read like a Viking. Start with Sky in the Deep, where ax-wielding…
Sweet Home Chicago: Teen Books
Like all native Chicagoans, I proudly claim the city as my hometown. And when I say "the city" I mean within the city limits, not the suburbs. We're very specific about that. These teen fiction books chronicle daily life in Sweet Home Chicago. One local author who perfectly captures the vibe of the Northwest Side…
Brontë Readalikes for Teens
To celebrate the bicentennial of Emily Brontë's birth, check out these teen fiction titles based on the classic novels and the lives of the Brontë sisters. Emily and Charlotte investigate the mysterious death of a local madwoman that ends up inspiring their stories in Always Emily. In My Plain Jane, Charlotte Brontë convinces her school friend…
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