Steve Jobs

by Walter Isaacson

When Steve Jobs passed away in October of 2011 he left behind an enormous legacy. Here is the in-depth and captivating story of the man known for co-founding Apple and Pixar; revolutionizing the personal computer; and inventing the iPod, iPhone, and iPad! This fascinating look at an intense creative genius is based on more than 40 interviews with Jobs and interviews with over 100 family members, friends, competitors, and colleagues. Learn about the man who transformed modern technology—and the world!

Eleventh Plague

by Jeff Hirsch

A war and a flu epidemic have devastated two-thirds of the world's population—so why does Settler's Landing seem so eerily untouched? When Stephen pulls an innocent prank, he discovers just how unstable his new town really is.

Beauty Queens

by Libba Bray

A wickedly funny, action-packed read from Printz Award-winner Libba Bray. When a plane full of beauty pageant contestants crashes on a desert island, the girls soon have to shed their makeup and high heels in order to hunt and forage their way to survival.

Mockingjay

by Suzanne Collins

No one expected Katniss Everdeen to survive two Hunger Games competitions, and she is now at the center of a national rebellion against her country's terrifying government. In this thrilling conclusion to the best-selling series, Katniss faces her biggest challenge yet. Can she save her country?

I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President

by Josh Lieb

He's an evil genius inventor and the third richest person in the world, but Oliver fools everyone into thinking he's a boring, dumb kid. When he decides to run for class president to get his dad's attention, he learns that ruling the world is easier than getting kids to vote for him. Hilarious story with outrageous photos!

The Forest of Hands and Teeth

by Carrie Ryan

This book isn't about zombies taking over—they already have! Mary lives in a village protected by a chain-link fence. Beyond it is an endless horde of zombies. Mary wants to know what the world was like before. Will she risk death at the hands of the terrifying undead to find the answers?

The Graveyard Book

by Neil Gaiman

Nobody Owens is just a normal boy—as normal as you can be if you live in a graveyard and were raised by ghosts. There are unimaginable dangers and adventures in the graveyard—and the world beyond is no better. Enthralling Newbery Medal winner from the author of Coraline!

Shine

Lauren Myracle

When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice.

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak

Set during World War II in Germany and narrated by Death himself, this life-changing novel tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a German foster girl who comforts herself by stealing books—and sharing them with the Jewish man hidden in her basement. This book will astound you with its beauty and wisdom!

The Scorch Trials

James Dashner

The second thrilling book in the best-selling Maze Runner series starts with a bang. Sun flares have destroyed most of Earth, and a virus called the Flare has ravaged its population. Those who survived are turning into zombies and attacking one another. Thomas and his Glade friends are infected with the virus, and have limited time before they turn into zombies themselves. Their only chance is completing a second trial, but this time they must compete against each other!

Lord of the Flies

William Golding

A group of schoolboys crash-land on a deserted island and must fend for themselves. At first they work together to survive, building shelter and fires and finding food. But soon, the ordinary rules begin to break down and conflict arises. Stripped of their normal lives and the influence of adult authority, the boys become uncivilized, and chaos rules. With no hope of ever getting home, this is their new reality.

Beautiful Chaos

by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Ethan and Lena have returned home to their small Southern town only to find it beset by disaster. Swarms of locusts, record-breaking heat, and powerful storms have besieged Gaitlin, and no amount of supernatural powers can stop the devastation! As Ethan and Lena rush to figure out how to save their town, Ethan struggles with his own personal demons. Someone, or something, is haunting his dreams—and following him into his everyday life. Passion, romance, and supernatural intrigue abound in book three of the Beautiful Creatures series!