These are Tayshas books - picked as the best new titles for High School age readers. There are some real gems here!
The Market by J. M. Steele - when Kate finds out that she's ranked 71 out of 140 girls in her senior class, she decides to buy into the "market" and raise her status from "junk bond" to blue chip. But she discovers a lot on her way to the top...
Deadly Little Lies by Laurie Stolarz -- Touch #2 - last fall, Camelia fell for Ben, who taught her about psychometry, the ability to tell the future by touching things; but now their relationship is falling apart. Camellia turns to Adam
Breathless by Jessica Warman -- Katie struggles to balance her love of swimming, her school life, the lack of closeness with her parents, and her worries about her schizophrenic older brother, Will, in this complex novel about growing up with a dysfunctional family.
The Fetch: A Novel by Laura Whitcomb -- Calder is a fetch, a ghost whose job is to escort the newly dead spirits. But when he falls in love with a living girl his actions tear a hole in the spirit realm, leading to the ghosts there inciting a revolution.
Far From You by Lisa Schroeder -- This novel in verse follows Alice as she struggles to avoid her stepmother, play her beloved music, and fit in with her rebel boyfriend. But when a disaster strikes, she's forced to re-evaluate her bonds with her family and others.
Streams of Babel by Carol Plum-Ucci -- In a New Jersey suburb, two women die of brain aneurysms within twenty-four hours--events that cause the government to suspect that a terrorist cell has unleashed a deadly biochemical agent. With each glass of water they drink, the people of Trinity Falls are poisoning themselves.A world away in Pakistan, a sixteen-year-old computer genius working as a virtual spy for the United States sees an influx of chatter from extremists about a substance they call Red Vinegar that will lead to many deaths in Colony One. Can he warn the victims before it's too late?
Broken Soup by Jenny Valentine -- Rowan's family has collapsed with the death of her older brother; until one day a strange boy hands her a photo negative he thinks she dropped - which, when developed, reveals a picture of her brother, smiling happily. When, where and why was the picture taken? And who took it?
Feathered by Laura Kasischke -- While on a dream vacation in Cancun, Michelle and Anne disobey a fundamental rule; they take an offered ride with two ordinary seeming young men, which rapidly turns into a terrifying mistake.
Bad Girls Don't Die by Katie Alender -- Although it begins like the average high school misfit story, Alender's novel quickly takes an unexpected turn. Alexis, a self-described anti-cheerleader, defiantly embraces her role as bad student and social outcast, skipping class and spending her time in the darkroom, until the increasingly odd behavior of her little sister, Kasey, draws her into a world of evil spirits and dangerous games. Could Kasey possibly be a murderously evil soul? what should Alexis do, and where can she turn?
Exposed by Susan Vaught -- Chan decides that an online boyfriend will be easier to deal with than a real boy, especially after her previous boyfriend gave her herpes; when she meets Paul everything seams perfect, but is he really as wonderful as he seems?
Freefall by Ariele Anhalt -- Devastated since his father's suicide, milquetoast Luke Prescott lets Briar Academy's golden boy, Hayden Applegate, dictate their friendship. Luke echoes Hayden's superior attitude and enables his poor treatment of others. When Russell, a transfer student, starts chipping away at Hayden's power base, Luke watches the rivalry grow more intense. Where will this all end, and what will Luke's final decision be?
Two Girls of Gettysburg by Lisa Klein -- Rosanna and Lizzie are living in Gettysburg and planning a wonderful year at finishing school when the Civil War intervenes. Both girls experience hardships and trials in this complex retelling of the lives of two young women.
Silver Phoenix: beyond the Kingdom of Xia by Cindy Pon -- With a sweeping quest and Chinese-inspired mythology, this debut fantasy introduces a heroine who sheds the constrictions of her sheltered life, discovers the well of power within herself, and vanquishes an age-old evil.
Erak's Ransom by John Flanagan -- Ranger's Apprentice #7 - Will and his Ranger companions are sent on a desperate mission to rescue the leader of the Skandians, their uneasy allies, after he is captured by desert tribesmen. But the desert is an unfamiliar place, which the Rangers must use all their bravery to overcome. Can they survive?
Last Night I Sang to the Monster by Benjamin Alire Saenz -- Zach is eighteen. He is bright and articulate. He's also an alcoholic and in rehab instead of high school, but he doesn't remember how he got there. He's not sure he wants to remember. Something bad must have happened. Something really, really bad. Remembering sucks and being alive - well, what's up with that?
Sophomore Switch by Abby McDonald -- Both Tasha, a California beach babe who prefers fun in the sun to studying in the library, and Emily, her British polar opposite, are forced out of their comfort zones in this amusing story of a student exchange gone wrong. The only thing that these girls have in common is that they are both trying to escape something. For Tasha, it's the embarrassment of baring it all (literally) online and the reputation that follows. For Emily, it's an ex-boyfriend and, hopefully, her control-freak ways that caused the split. Now they are living one another's lives on opposite sides of the Atlantic. Can laid-back Tasha survive an intense course load and disapproving classmates at rigorous Oxford? Can Emily loosen up and learn how to be spontaneous and casual?
Why I Fight by J. Adams Oaks -- Left alone for days on end, 12-year-old Wyatt Reeves burns down the family house. His uncle, Spade, whisks Wyatt away to safety, but soon sees potential in the boy to earn money in the bare-fist fighting racket. The two travel across America for the next six years, and soon Wyatt develops a sense of who he is--and isn't.
Triple Shot Bettys in Love by Jody Elizabeth Gehrman -- Geena isn't sure she wants to step up her relationship with Ben, but knows that model-perfect Sophie would be happy to take him on; at the same time Amber has fallen for the hot new English teacher, and is using Geena's writing skills to attract his attention. Strong coffee, smart dialog, and clever twists make this romantic plot a very enjoyable brew.
Lady MacBeth's Daughter by Lisa M. Klein -- Albia was raised on the wild scottish moors by three strange sisters, knowing nothing of her true parentage. But when Macbeth comes to ask the witches to tell his fate, she becomes entwined within it. Will she be able to save the man she loves from her murderous father? Must she destroy her own mother to save Scotland?
The Orange Houses by Paul Griffin -- bright, creative, hearing impaired Mik lets nobody close until she meets Fatima, who sells newspapers on her street corner. They unite in an effort to help Jimmi, a homeless vet shunned by the rest of their community, which has repercussions neither girl could imagine.
The Hand You're Dealt by Paul Volponi -- Huck's dad was the best poker player in town, but since his death, that spot has been taken by Huck's teacher, Abbott. Huck knows that beating Abbott at poker won't bring his dad back, but that doesn't stop Huck from sneaking into a tournament to take on Abbott.
Graphic Novel:
Kith by Holly Black -- Good Neighbors vol 2 - Rue Silver is caught between mortal life and fairy. She tries to rescue her mother, and then discovers that her grandfather's plans threaten her city; only she can stop him. But should she? A fascinatingly deep story, beautifully illustrated.
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