 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Montag, a fireman, is paid to start fires-not stop them. At this time in our world, it is illegal to posses books. If you are caught with books, your house will be burned down and you will go to jail. If you try to run away from the firemen, then they will send a Mechanical Hound after you, which will track you down and inject you with poison and kill you. Montag felt that this was a perfect way to live, until he met someone who changed his life. Now, Montag has to choose between what he knows is right, or what the law says is right
~Cassidy R.-TAB
Truancy-Isamu Fukui
 The book Truancy is about fifteen year old Tack who is a student struggling to survive in a corrupt city that is led by the Educators. He then finds the Truancy which is a group of students who are trying to stop the corrupt system. While he joins the Truancy he is forced to make a choice about how faithful he is to the cause and how low his morals will go. I loved this book it was very suspenseful and kept me on edge. But, if you are not interested in gory action I do not suggest that you read this.~McKelle S.-TAB
 Vampire Diaries-The Struggle by L.J. Smith The story continues where the Awakening left off(see below). Stefan's brother Damon tries to get Elena's attention and love just by being the bad boy. As Elena struggles to retain her popularity, everyone around her seems to be avoiding her. A turn of events seem to elevate the town's concern about Stefan. A new teacher seems to also bring suspicion, especially when he requires the students to come to his house to have a party. See the story unfold in the second book of Vampire Diaries. It is a great book, I thought it was a great second book to the series, there was never a dull moment reading it. I couldn't put it down! ~Mckelle H. -TAB  Vampire Diaries-The Awakening by L.J. Smith As you read the title of the book, you must be thinking to yourself, great another vampire story, but stop yourself. L. J. Smith wrote Vampire diaries before Stephanie Meyers wrote Twilight. Vampire Diaries is about a girl named Elena. Elena lives in a small town in Virginia. Her parents have recently died and her Aunt Judith has recently come to live with her and her little sister Maragaret. Elena is the most popular girl in school, she is the girl every girl wants to be like and the boy everyone wants to go out with. Stefan Salvatore recently started School at Robert E. Lee, as soon as Elena sees him, she must have him. However, he seems to have no interest in her, or does he? As she battles for his attention, everything seems to be against her.
The CW has created a series based around this book. The show is on Thursday nights at 7:00. Click here to go to their website. ~Mckelle H.-TAB Todd lives in a town of all men. When the settlers arrived there were women, but the ‘Noise Germ’ killed them and caused all the men to hear each other’s thoughts. This noise is almost unbearable. Then Todd and his loyal dog stumble upon something strange and dangerous . . . .silence. The silence comes from a girl! This news causes chaos and Todd is forced to run for his life with this girl. There are truths that Todd has always known that are turning out to be lies and lies that are turning out to be terrifying truths. This is the first book in a new sci/fi series that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. This book doesn’t let you go!
There are frequent implied usages of the ‘f’ but it is only truly used a few times. The violence is pretty graphic but not frequent. I would reserve this title for the High School crowd. ~Allison Madsen-Teen Librarian
“In Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth.”(exerpt from paperback) The Unconsecrated are zombies that eternally hunger for human blood and flesh. They live in the Forest of Hands and Teeth. If you are bitten, you become infected. . . . you die. . . and you return as unconsecrated. Mary’s father has turned. . .and because Mary was not there to keep her from the fence, so has her mother. Many other things in Mary’s life are falling apart when the village fence is breached by the unconsecrated. In this thrilling horror story, Ryan takes the reader through one terrifying event after another until you are left breathless. The violence is not for the faint of heart or younger readers.
~Allison Madsen-Teen Librarian 
Zara Whites step-father just died and she isn't doing so well. So her mom sent her to live with her grandma in main. The day her dad dies she saw a man outside her kitchen window- now she sees him everywhere. But who is he and why is he following her?
This book is a good one for anyone who is a fan of twilight. It was entertaining and fast pace, you'll want to read the next one! ~Mariah-TAB
Suzanne Collins is back with her second book in the Hunger Games Trilogy. Katniss returns to District 12 where she lives in the Victor's Village with Haymitch and Peta. Katniss soon learns how her actions in the arena have affected people in all districts as she and Peeta tour the districts. A wicked twist is thrown into her life, because of the Quell Games, that no one could possibly have predicted. I believe this book is excellently written. It is heartpounding and addicting, I couldn't put the book down. I think Hunger Games is better, but this book is still unbelievable and I can't wait until the third book comes out! ~Mckelle H. -TAB
Jack Danielson has been told to lie low all his life, even tho he is an amazing athlete. "Sport, why don't you let Dave win the sprint? Y'know it would make his dad proud..." "Come on Jack, let Bass score the winning touchdown, no need to show off..." He thought he was being kind, but really, his parents didn't want him drawing any attention to himself...
Firestorm is a good, modern-fantasy book with telepathy, alien technology, and a message straight from Greenpeace. Yes, the book has hints of 'save the ocean' going on, but its a good thing. It really helps you believe the story, and it makes you stop and think. It's nothing brilliantly new, but a refreshing view point.
I found Firestorm quite enjoyable, and can't wait to get my hands on Whirlwind, the sequel.
~Tim-TAB
Twelve year old Eon is about to undertake the test of his life. He has been training for his chance to be chosen by the ascendant dragon as a Dragoneye Apprentice. He eagerly trains despite his lame hip that causes him pain and hinders him in his training. He is somewhat special for he can already see the energies of all the dragons. But despite this fact, no one expects him to be chosen. Eon also hides a secret. He is really a she. Women are forbidden from training for or becoming Dragoneyes. It is a man’s world and women have no part, in fact they are considered bad luck. If she is caught it will mean death for her and her master and his household. When the judgment day comes Eon is not chosen by the ascendant dragon. He is chosen by the mystical Mirror dragon that has been absent for 500 years. This is unheard of and the Dragoneye council is unsure of how to proceed. Aside from all of this the Emperor is ill and his empire is threatened by a coup de ta from within. The Emperor places all hope on Eon and his ability to call the mirror dragon and work its power. However, Eon has been unable to call his dragon. This is an exciting new tale of dragons, magic, and their bonds with humans. It is also an intriguing tale of a girl trying to live in a man’s world. ~Allison Madsen-Teen Librarian
When we last saw Katniss and Peeta they were coming home from winning the Hunger Games in an unexpected turn of events. Soon Katniss finds she has truly made an enemy of the Capitol and especially President Snow. Thing have gotten out of control and Katniss has become the symbol of revolution among the 12 districts. Will she be able to reign in the rebellion she accidentally caused or will the Capitol destroy her, her family, and all she loves to squelch the fire of revolution?
Collins has created another suspenseful masterpiece that will have you in its grasp, ‘til the end and beyond.
~Allison Madsen-Teen Librarian
In Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins thrusts readers into a world filled with fear, violence, sensationalism, and selfishness. Ironically however, the world of the Hunger Games also embraces friendship, love, and self sacrifice. In a future world North America has been reduced to a Capitol and 12 districts. Once a year the Capitol host the Hunger Games in which 24 adolescents, a boy and girl from each district, compete in a battle to the death while Panam looks on via live video broadcasts. This is Reality TV at its deadliest and most violent. Collins tells the story through a 16 year-old girl named Katniss Everdeen who lives in the twelfth district of Panam. Once the Hunger Games begin the reader will be unable to tear themselves away. Readers will wait with bated breath for the next installment of Katniss’ story, Catching Fire. (Catching Fire is now available to reserve via a hold.)
This novel is filled with violence, panic, terror, and takes the reader on a ride for their life as they see themselves in Katniss’ positions. Due to the violence and frequent killings that are part of the Hunger Games, this book should be recommended to older readers and will not be for everyone. The audio production of the novel is excellent and highly recommended.
This title has also been nominated for the Utah Beehive Book Award 2010. . .if you have read it or do read it come into a library near you and fill out a ballot. Let's see if we can help it win! ~Allison Madsen-Teen Librarian
After the Moment by Garret Freymann-Weyr
Leigh Hunter moves to his father’s home, changes schools, and separates from his girlfriend Astra, in order to be part of a support group for his half-sister Millie. As part of this move he is also introduced to his sister’s older friend Maia, who is Leigh’s age. Maia is what most would consider a troubled teen. She is a recovering anorexic, cutter, and alcoholic. At first Leigh can’t keep his eyes off of her because she is ‘strange,’ but as he gets to know her he slowly finds he has fallen in love with her. But does she feel the same? Will their love last?
~Allison Madsen-Teen Librarian
 In her new book, Myracle dives into the tricky world of sisters. Lauren has always been there for Carly. As the older sister, she is the protector and built in best friend. Coming back from her summer long volunteer project as a tree hugger, cleaning up the forest and trail building, Lauren discovers that Carly is now the bigger(in the chest) and the more beautiful(at least Lauren thinks so) of the two. As they start school, these two facts begin to wear on Lauren. To make matters more complicated as only a boy can do, Lauren develops a crush on the new kid in school. With all the new added attention her younger sister is getting and the fact that she can’t seem to get HIS attention, Lauren’s world is not turning out how she wants it to and she begins to resent the sister she loves most.
~Allison Madsen-Teen Librarian
In his fourth ‘weenie’ book, Lubar has again come up with bizarre, humorous, and sometimes scary & disturbing short stories for teens. A girl need a date for the school dance, so her father creates one named ‘Stitchy.’ A carnival ride brings to mind a whole other reason for screams and much more! You may want to read this one with the lights on. A sure laugh-out- loud thrilling read! ~Allison Madsen-Teen Librarian Laurie Halse Anderson is known for her novels that address times of crisis in teens’ lives. Her novel Speak is renowned. In her newest novel, Anderson addresses the crisis of eating disorders. Lia and her once best friend Cassie make a pact to get skinny. Cassie—bulimia . . . Lia—anorexia. The novel is told in first person so that the reader experiences what it is like to exist in the mind of someone suffering from anorexia nervosa. Cassie dies at the beginning of the novel and although Lia has been to rehab before, Cassie’s death triggers her to start giving in to her eating disorder. This book is tough to read, but may help teens to understand why these disorders are so dangerous and often deadly.
~Allison-Teen Librarian
 This is a good summer read. The text is very easy to read and understand. Goddess Games is a story about three very different girls living and working at King's Crown in Juniper, Colorado. Each girl is secretly struggling with something that she can't tell anybody. The book does have some swearing in it, however, it is overall a great book. Check it out! (when I check my copy in! :D)
~Mckelle H.-TAB
 The accident lef Ever completely alone. Her parents, sister, and even her beloved dog were all killed in the car crash. Why did she survive? This face haunts Ever. In addition to the grief, pain, and guilt, Ever can now read people's thoughts, see their auras, and see the spirit of her dead sister Riley. This new gift is overwhelming. Now that she is alone, her aunt, who dhe didn't really know until the crash, has taken her in. Ever, no longer the popular, outgoing cheerleader of her past, hides in hoodies with her Ipod blaring in her ears just to survive the chaos that surrounds her every waking moment. That is until she meets Damon. Damon is every girl's dream. He is gorgeous beyond discription. He also stops the chaos of thoughts and noise in Ever's head whenever he talks. Ever doesn't know why, but this new kid has decided to like her. There is more to Damon than Ever would ever suspect.
In a thrilling new paranormal romance, that will satisfy even the most hardcore Twilight fans, Noel gives readers a story that will grab hold of them and not let them go until the last page is turned.
Disclaimer: There is kissing and making out, heavily, but no sex. The violence stems from physical fights and is minimal, but slightly gory.
~Allison-Teen Librarian
 Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
Ever since her parent’s divorce Auden doesn’t sleep at night. Instead she goes to an all night diner to wait out the night. When dawn arrives she goes home to sleep the day away. Strange huh? When the chance comes to visit her father’s house, on the beach, she decides to take him up on it, even though it includes his new wife and their newborn baby. Always a competitive student, Auden plans to study ALL summer. However, once she is there she becomes more involved with her stepmom and her business, becoming her bookkeeper. Auden also, slowly, begins to make new friends, especially with a reclusive teen named Eli. As she gets to know Eli better they begin a relationship that changes them both. . .for the better? . . . you decide.
~Allison-Teen Librarian In three entirely different stories, Yang has presented another masterpiece that will cause readers to pause and think. The first tale is of a young boy who is battling demons on the inside. The story shows his struggles through dreams. The second tale is of a character absorbed by the need to obtain wealth. It is odd and yet poignant. The third tale is of a young woman disappointed by her life and its outlook. All three stories center on the need to look outside of oneself and see the bigger picture. These stories are a quick read and will make you think. . . . .I think?. ~Allison-Teen Librarian
 If you want to read a new fairytale, then this is the book for you. Join the lass as she tries to discover the horrible truth of her new, perfect life, where magic is just the beginning. Once there was a lass who was born and given no name, but she had the amazing ability to talk to animals. One day an isbjorn comes to take her to a palace where she will live like a princess for 1 year, but not everything at the palace is as good as it seems.
Now the lass will have to unlock the secrets of the castle, isbjorn, and the disappearing servants. With the help of her friends it's now up to her to fight to save the lives of those she loves.
Discover the truth behind a fairytale life in Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow. Recommended to those who want more than happily ever after!
~Holly-TAB
Guilt. It is something that we all accept and take freely from others and situations. Guilt can be detrimental to many of us. For Amy it is all she can think about. While in the car with her best friend they swerve off the road and end up in a fatal accident, only amy survives. To compound the situation, Amy is an alcoholic. When we first meet Amy she is being released from a rehab clinic where she has become sober. Love You, Hate You, Miss You is a story of one girl’s recovery from alcohol. . .yes. . . but also from guilt. This poignant story is a welcome discussion of life after rehab and all the challenges that come as you start to live your life again. Nicely done! **Disclaimer The swearing in this novel make it inappropriate for conservative teens. The ‘f’ word is used frequently and other swears as well. The characters are also frequently found in sexual situations that may be inappropriate for younger teens. ~Allison-Teen Librarian
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Love You Hate You Miss You by Elizabeth Scott