Lakeland Public Library discussion

Need something to occupy all that time you've been spending inside? We've got you covered with these exciting new teen books that are hitting the library this month.

Agnes at the End of the World by Kelly McWilliams
Dutifully embracing her faith while tirelessly caring for her younger siblings, including one who needs forbidden insulin to survive, a teen who is unaware that she lives within a strict cult meets an Outsider boy and begins to question what is and is not a sin.

All the Things We Never Knew by Liara Tamani
A seemingly idyllic romance between rising basketball stars Carli and Rex is challenged by Carli’s secret distaste for the game, her parents’ crumbling marriage and a lack of family affection that causes Rex to doubt himself.

Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman
A sequel to Aurora Rising finds Squad 312’s efforts to prepare for an imminent attack by an ancient evil force complicated by a mischievous clan of gremps, a cadre of illegitimate GIA agents and the return of Kal’s long-lost sister.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
In a prequel to The Hunger Games, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow prepares to mentor the female tribute from District 12 in the tenth Hunger Games, with the fate of his family hanging on the slim chance that he can help her win the Games.

The Betrothed by Kiera Cass
Declared the unexpected love of a commitment-resistant young prince, a nobleman’s daughter is rapidly disillusioned by the outsized expectations of royal life before meeting a stranger with the mysterious power to see into her heart.

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
Two sisters mourn their father's death after his plane crashes on a flight to the Dominican Republic.

Home Home by Lisa Allen-agostini
Relocated against her will from Trinidad to Canada when she is hospitalized for depression, a homesick teen struggles through cultural adjustments before discovering the healing potential of her family’s unconditional love, new friends and a hopeful future.

Hood by Jenny Elder Moke
Arrested by royal soldiers for defending innocent villages, a girl raised within the sheltered walls of a convent is targeted by ruthless King John’s right-hand enforcer before her mother sends her to seek help from the father she has never met, Robin Hood.

I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick
Hoping for a new start when she accepts a summer nanny job in the Hamptons, Anna is drawn into the disappearance case of a local teen who she eerily resembles while a local podcaster searches for answers.

A Song Below Water by Bethany Morrow
A metaphorical tale follows the experiences of a black teen siren and her haunted best friend, who find themselves targeted by violence when they are unable to hide their supernatural identities in an alternate world that discriminates against magic.

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne Brown
A first entry in a planned duology inspired by West African folklore finds a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee on a collision course to destroy each other despite their growing attraction.

You Say It First by Katie Cotugno
Volunteering at a voter registration call center, a teen who has planned out her entire Ivy League life clashes with an underprivileged caller with opposing political views over a series of conversations that gradually lead to a friendship and something more.

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
A black, underprivileged misfit from a wealthy, prom-obsessed midwestern community carefully plans to attend a prestigious medical college before the unexpected loss of her financial aid forces her to compete for her school’s prom-queen scholarship.