Every year the Young Adult Library Services Association selects books that they feel are the best books written for teens. These books have been determined to be appealing to teens as well as quality literature. See the titles listed below for the top ten best books from the 2015 list.
The Carnival at Bray by Jessie Ann Foley
It's 1993 and Maggie just recently moved to Ireland but her goal in life is to see Nirvana perform in Rome, Italy.
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
This novel, written in verse, is the story of twin brothers, basketball, and family.
The Gospel of Winter by Brendan Kiely
As Aidan's family disintegrates, he turns to Father Gregg for love and comfort, a relationship that transforms into something dark and unexpected.
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
Artistically gifted twins Jude and Noah tell their complelling family story in rich alternating voices.
Jackaby by William Ritter
Answering an odd help wanted ad that cautions "Don't stare at the frog," Abigail finds that her life is about to change in ways she couldn't have imagined. The story continues in Beastly Bones.
Noggin by John Corey Whaley
Travis Coates has lost his head - literally. Dying from leukemia, Travis's noggin was surgically removed and cryogenically frozen. But when he's revived with a new body attached to his head, he realizes how much time has passed.
The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim by E.K. Johnston
Dragons live everywhere and they are threatening to exterminate a Canadian town unless Owen can come up with a plan to save them. The story continues in Prairie Fire.
Vango: Between Sky and Earth by Timothee de Fombelle
Moments before his ordination as a priest, Vango, falsely accused of murder, must flees for his life. The story continues in A Prince Without a Kingdom.
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Cadence doesn't remember much from the summer of her fifteenth year at her family's private compound on Beechwood Island. Two years later she returns to try to understand what happened.
The Young Elites by Marie Lu
Adelina Amouteru survived the blood fever, a deadly illness that killed many, but left others with strange markings and supernatural powers. Cast out by her family, Adelina joins the secret society of the Young Elites and discovers her own dangerous abilities.
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