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If you like Born to Run 2...
If you like Born to Run 2 by Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton, try one of these:
Science of Running by Call Number: Sports 613.71 NAPScience of Running answers all your running-related questions, from what's going on in your lungs during a sprint to the science behind the legendary "runner's high." Learn how to run faster, further, and for longer--scientifically.
Born to Run by Call Number: Sports 796.42 MCDThe author describes his work with Caballo Blanco, an outsider who befriended the Tarahumara Indians, in which the two men organized a running event between the tribesmen, who are considered to have superhuman running abilities, and Americans, including a ultramarathoner, a surfer, and others; and includes facts about techniques and the history of running.
If you like Hidden Systems...
If you like Hidden Systems by Dan Nott, try one of these:
Drawing the Vote by Call Number: Graphic Novels GN 324.6 JENAuthor Tommy Jenkins traces the history of voting from the earliest steps toward democracy during the American Revolution, to the upheaval caused by the Civil War, the fight for women's suffrage, the Civil Rights movement, the election of an African American president, and the control by a Republican majority.
Kent State by Call Number: Graphic Novels GN 378.77 DERAn account, in graphic novel form, of the May 4, 1970, killing of four unarmed Kent State University students who had been protesting the Vietnam War by the Ohio National Guardsmen.
If you like Her Radiant Curse...
If you like Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim, try one of these:
So Let Them Burn by Call Number: Fantasy F COLAfter her sister Elara forms an unbreakable bond with an enemy dragon, seventeen-year-old Faron, who once wielded the magic of the gods to save her island from those same dragon-riding colonizers, must find a way to save her sister and the fate of their world in the face of impossible odds.
Six Crimson Cranes by Call Number: Fantasy F LIMThe exiled Princess Shiori must unravel the curse that turned her six brothers into cranes, and she is assisted by her spurned betrothed, a capricious dragon, and a paper bird brought to life by her own magic.
Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Call Number: Fantasy F ZHALan's last remnant of her mother--and the fallen Hin dynasty of her ancestors--is a symbol seared onto her wrist, which, if the mysterious boy she encounters is to be trusted, may be the key to freeing her people by mastering the ancient, forgotten art of practitioning.
If you like Imposter Syndrome and other Confessions of Alejandra Kim...
If you like Imposter Syndrome and other Confessions of Alejandra Kim by Patricia Park, try one of these:
Color Me In by Call Number: Realistic Fiction F DIAFifteen-year-old Nevaeh Levitz is torn between two worlds, passing for white while living in Harlem, being called Jewish while attending her mother's Baptist church, and experiencing first love while watching her parents' marriage crumble.
Six Goodbyes We Never Said by Call Number: Realistic Fiction F GANTeens Naima Rodriguez, who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, and Dew Brickman, who has social anxiety, bond over their mutual loss of both parents.
If you like Lying in the Deep...
If you like Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban, try one of these:
Suddenly a Murder by Call Number: Mystery/Suspense F MUNEighteen-year-old Izzy Morales and her six friends celebrate the end of high school with a 1920s themed getaway, but when one teen ends up murdered everyone becomes a suspect.
Thin Air by Call Number: Mystery/Suspense F PARA flight to Paris filled with teens competing for a cash prize turns deadly.
If you like Project Hail Mary...
If you like Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, try one of these:
All Systems Red by Call Number: Sci-Fi/Dystopia F WELOn a distant planet, a team of scientists are conducting surface tests, shadowed by their Company-supplied 'droid--a self-aware SecUnit that has hacked its own governor module, and refers to itself (though never out loud) as 'Murderbot.' Scornful of humans, all it really wants is to be left alone long enough to figure out who it is. But when a neighboring mission goes dark, it's upto the scientists and their Murderbot to get to the truth.
The Martian by Call Number: Sci-Fi/Dystopian F WEIAstronaut Mark Watney is stranded and completely alone on Mars, with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive, but Mark isn't ready to give up and drawing on his engineering skills and determination, he faces each obstacle with resourcefulness, but will it be enough for him to survive?
If you like Spin Me Right Round...
If you like Spin Me Right Round by David Valdes, try one of these:
Throwback by Call Number: Romance F GOOPriscilla is first-generation Korean American, a former high school cheerleader who expects Sam to want the same all-American nightmare. Meanwhile, Sam is a girl of the times who has no energy for clichéd high school aspirations. After a huge blowup, Sam is desperate to get away from Priscilla, but instead, finds herself thrown back. Way back. To her shock, Sam lands in the '90s . . . alongside a 17-year-old Priscilla.
Early Departures by Call Number: Sci-Fi/Dystopia F REYJamal's best friend, Q, doesn't know that he died, and that he's about to die again. He doesn't know that Jamal tried to save him. And that the reason they haven't been friends for two years is because Jamal blames Q for the accident that killed his parents. But what if Jamal could have a second chance? A new technology allows Q to be reanimated for a few weeks before he dies permanently. And Q's mom is not about to let anyone ruin this miracle by telling Q about his impending death. So how can Jamal fix everything if he can't tell Q the truth?
If you like When Oceans Rise...
If you like When Oceans Rise by Robin Alvarez, try one of these:
Skin of the Sea by Call Number: Fantasy F BOWTransformed by the goddess Yemoja into a Mami Wati, an African mermaid charged with collecting the souls of those who die at sea, Simi goes against the gods to save a living boy, Kola, from drowning.
A Drop of Venom by Call Number: Fantasy F PATThe legend of Medusa is retold as an empowering feminist tale in an Indian-mythology-inspired world.
If you like All My Rage...
If you like All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir, try one of these:
As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow by Call Number: Historical Fiction - F KATEighteen-year-old Salama Kassab, a pharmacy student volunteering at the hospital in Homs, is desperate to find passage on a refugee boat for herself and her pregnant best friend, but first she must learn to see the events around her for what they are--not a war, but a revolution.
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Call Number: Mystery/Suspense - F BOUWith the rising number of missing Indigenous women, her family's involvement in a murder investigation, and grave robbers profiting off her Anishinaabe tribe, Perry takes matters into her own hands to solve the mystery and reclaim her people's inheritance.
If you like Brighter than the Sun...
If you like Brighter than the Sun by Daniel Aleman, try one of these:
The Next New Syrian Girl by Call Number: Realistic Fiction F SHUThe unlikely friendship between Syrian American boxer Khadija and Syrian refugee Leene reveals the pressures and expectations of the perfect Syrian daughter and the repercussions of the Syrian Revolution both at home and abroad.
Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Call Number: Realistic Fiction F QUIGabi Hernandez chronicles her senior year in high school as she copes with her friend Cindy's pregnancy, her friend Sebastian's coming out, her father's meth habit, her own cravings for food and cute boys, and especially, the poetry that helps forge her identity.
If you like Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute...
If you like Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert, try one of these:
Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Call Number: Romance F GOFQuinn keeps lists of everything--from the days she's ugly cried, to "Things That I Would Never Admit Out Loud" and all the boys she'd like to kiss. Her lists keep her sane. By writing her fears on paper, she never has to face them in real life. That is, until her journal goes missing... Then an anonymous account posts one of her lists on Instagram for the whole school to see and blackmails her into facing seven of her greatest fears, or else her entire journal will go public.
Better Than the Movies by Call Number: Romance F PainterMichael, to whom Liz Buxbaum gave her heart long ago, has returned but to get his attention and, perhaps, a prom date she must scheme with her nemesis Wes, her next-door neighbor.
If you like Invisible Son...
If you like Invisible Son by Kim Johnson, try one of these:
Promise Boys by Call Number: Mystery/Suspense F BROJ.B., Ramón, and Trey, students of the Urban Promise Prep School, must follow the school's strict rules, but when their principal is murdered, the three boys must band together to track down the real killer before they are arrested.
When You Look Like Us by Call Number: Realistic Fiction F HARA boy must take up the search for his sister when she goes missing from a neighborhood where black girls' disappearances are too often overlooked.
If you like Mi Cocina...
If you like Mi Cocina by Rick Martinez, try one of these:
The Wok by Call Number: Crafts & Hobbies 641.7 LOPWhether stir-frying, deep frying, steaming, simmering, or braising, the wok is the most versatile pan in the kitchen. Once you master the basics--the mechanics of a stir-fry, and how to get smoky wok hei at home--you're ready to cook home-style and restaurant-style dishes from across Asia and the United States, including Kung Pao Chicken, Pad Thai, and San Francisco-Style Garlic Noodles
The Mexican Home Kitchen by Call Number: Crafts & Hobbies 641.59 MARProvides over 75 Mexican recipes for every meal and occasion.
If you like Pulisic...
If you like Pulisic: My Life So Far by Christian Pulisic, try one of these:
The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Call Number: Sports 921 BRYBasketball player Kobe Bryant looks back at his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer by Call Number: Sports 796.33 BENTells stories of the triumph, skill, and tenacity, experienced by household names and lesser-known icons. Includes mini biographies, fun facts and illustrated or photographic portraits of both new and legendary soccer players, from Pelé, Maradona, and Messi to Mia Hamm, Marta, Megan Rapinoe, and many more.
If you like Toilet Bound Hanako-Kun...
If you like Toilet Bound Hanako-Kun by Aidalro, try one of these:
Spy X Family, Vol. 1 by Call Number: Manga GN F ENDMaster spy Twilight is the best at what he does when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions in the name of a better world. But when he receives the ultimate impossible assignment--get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! What he doesn't know is that the wife he's chosen is an assassin and the child he's adopted is a telepath!
The Devil Is a Part-Timer!, Vol. 1 by Call Number: Manga GN F WAGIt's tough being evil when you have to pay the rent! This comical tale of a demon-lord-turned-fry-slinger follows the daily travails of (former) Devil King Sadao Maou and his general Shiro Ashiya as they navigate the complexities of life in modern-day Tokyo.
If you like Where to Start...
If you like Where to Start by Mental Health America, try one of these:
Mindfulness Workbook for Teens by Call Number: Self Help 158.1 BIXThe Mindfulness Workbook for Teens is full of exercises, strategies, and meditations to help you practice mindfulness so you can cultivate peace and achieve balance in your life no matter what's going on. Learn practical methods for mindful test-taking, moving through strong emotions, navigating relationships with parents and peers, and much more.
Anxiety Relief for Teens by Call Number: Self Help 616.85 GALTeaches teenagers how CBT-based skills and mindfulness techniques can help manage anxiety and reverse negative patterns.
If you like You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight...
If you like You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron, try one of these:
There's No Way I'd Die First by Call Number: Horror F SPRHorror fanatic Noelle Layne throws the ultimate Halloween party where a guest dressed as the creepy clown "It" begins murdering people.- Suddenly a Murder by Call Number: Mystery/Suspense F MUNEighteen-year-old Izzy Morales and her six friends celebrate the end of high school with a 1920s themed getaway, but when one teen ends up murdered everyone becomes a suspect.
If you like Alone Out Here...
If you like Alone Out Here by Riley Redgate, try one of these:
Star Splitter by Call Number: Sci-Fi/Dystopia - F KIRIn 2199, 17-year-old Jessica Mathers wakes up on a desolate, post-extinction planet 14 light years from Earth and must make sense of the bloody destruction around her, as well as the questionable intentions of a familiar stranger
Any Sign of Life by Call Number: Sci-Fi/Dystopia - F CARPaige Miller fears she is the only person left alive in Ohio until she meets a handful of other survivors, and together they struggle with the knowledge that their new reality is the first part of an alien invasion.
If you like Her Good Side...
If you like Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon, try one of these:
Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling by Call Number: Romance F BRYPretending to be someone they're not, Delilah, who is unable to open up, and Reggie, a D&D Dungeon Master who is role-playing someone confident, fall for a version of each other that doesn't really exist when fate keeps throwing them together.
Caught in a Bad Fauxmance by Call Number: Romance F FONDevin Bez is prepared for a relaxing winter break after his rough, first semester of art school. Sure, his family's old Florida lake cabin is falling apart, and everything in it reminds him of his late mom. And yes, the Baezes' next-door neighbors, the Seo-Cookes, are still petty, but things could be worse.
If you like Huda F Cares?...
If you like Huda F Cares? by Huda Fahmy, try one of these:
Mexikid by Call Number: Graphic Novels - GN 921 MARPedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity.
Sisters by Call Number: Graphic Novels GN 741.59 TELn graphic novel format, Raina Telgemeier shares the story of her relationship with her younger sister.
If you like Letters to a Young Athlete...
If you like Letters to a Young Athlete by Chris Bosh, try one of these:
The Playbook by Call Number: Sports 796.01 ALEKwame Alexander shares poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama in this motivational and inspirational book just right for graduates of any age and anyone needing a little encouragement.- The Mamba Mentality by Call Number: Sports 921 BRYBasketball player Kobe Bryant looks back at his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
If you like The Next New Syrian Girl...
If you like The Next New Syrian Girl by Ream Shukairy, try one of these:
Everything Sad Is Untrue by Call Number: Realistic Fiction F NAYAt the front of a middle school classroom in Oklahoma, a boy named Khosrou (whom everyone calls 'Daniel') stands, trying to tell a story. His story. But no one believes a word he says. But Khosrou's stories, stretching back years, and decades, and centuries, are beautiful, and terrifying, from the moment he, his mother, and sister fled Iran in the middle of the night, stretching all the way back to family tales set in the jasmine-scented city of Isfahan, the palaces of semi-ancient kings, and even the land of stories.
When a Brown Girl Flees by Call Number: Realistic Fiction F QUREighteen-year-old Pakistani American Zahra makes an impulsive decision to run away from home and move to New York in an attempt to heal, learn to love herself, and renew her faith in family while navigating mental health and religious guilt.
If you like Saints of the Household...
If you like Saints of the Household by Ari Tison, try one of these:
Apple by Call Number: Biography 921 GANEric Gansworth tells the story of his life and family through poems about their Onondaga heritage, from the horrible legacy of government boarding schools, to watching his siblings leave and return and leave again, to his fight to be an artist who balances multiple worlds.
Punching the Air by Call Number: Realistic Fiction F ZOBNovel in verse about a boy who keeps his sense of humanity despite being wrongfully incarcerated.
If you like What the River Knows...
If you like What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez, try one of these:
A Tempest of Tea by Call Number: Fantasy F FAIWhen her prestigious tearoom is threatened, criminal mastermind and collector of secrets Arthie Casimir must make a devil's bargain with an adversary to infiltrate the dark and glittering vampire society of Athereum to pull off a heist that turns into a fight to save the world.
Splinters of Scarlet by Call Number: Historical Fiction F MURIn nineteenth-century Copenhagen, an orphaned seamstress goes to work for a retired ballerina and uses her magic to investigate her father's mysterious death while working for the same family years ago.
If you like The Woman in Me...
If you like The Woman in Me by Britney Spears, try one of these:
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Call Number: Biography 921 MCCA heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.
