Williston Park Public Library Teen Blog

Take a peek at these new arrivals in the Young Adult section:

Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
In this new book by acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson (Prom, Catalyst), high school senior Tyler always blended into the background, until one day when he sprays some graffiti and has to pay for it with a summer of physical labor. He develops new muscles and a great body, catching the attention of popular Bethany, who is his secret crush, the daughter of his father's boss, and the sister of his biggest enemy!

Angels on Sunset Boulevard by Melissa de la Cruz
In this latest novel by popular author Melissa de la Cruz (The Au Pairs series, Blue Bloods, Mistletoe), Johnny Silver was all set to be the world's biggest rock star, but suddenly disappears on the eve of his debut concert. When his friend Taj sets out to find the truth, she finds a mysterious website, wild parties, and a special drink at these parties that gives people otherworldly sensations. When she meets Nick, whose sister never came back from one of these wild parties, they are slowly drawn to each other. But will what they find break them apart?

Pop! by Aury Wallington
In this novel by Aury Wallington (The OC: Spring Break), Marit has a problem getting physical with her boyfriends. When things start getting serious, she always freezes up. She thinks that practicing with her friend Jamie will help her, but winds up risking their friendship when he starts having feelings for her. Will they lose their friendship forever?

Cupcake by Rachel Cohn
In this third book about Cyd Charisse by Rachel Cohn (Gingerbread, Shrimp), Cyd is now eighteen and living in Greenwich Village with her half-brother, Danny. She's supposed to be attending culinary school and helping Danny with the cupcake business, but gets distracted by her new friends and the return of her ex-boyfriend, Shrimp. Should she try making a life with him, or tackle a life in New York City all on her own?

The Poker Diaries by Liza Conrad
This latest novel by Liza Conrad (High School Bites, Rock My World) features Lulu, who has been leading a double life. Since her parents are divorced, she lives with her mother, who is all about art and high society, while every other weekend she visits her dad, who lets her play poker in the back of her grandfather's bar. When her friend Dack loses his money playing poker, it's up to her to win his money back, but now her mom is dating the anti-crime Mayor of New York City! Will her two worlds collide?

Lily B. on the Brink of Paris by Elizabeth Cody
In this new book in the popular Lily B. series, eighth-grader Lily is off on a trip to Paris with her seven classmates, even though she doesn't know much about French culture. However, she does keep a journal, and she gets to meet her idol in Paris! Will Lily ever write the "Great Parisian Novel" she longs to write?

Un Lun Dun by China Mieville
In this first young adult book by popular fantasy writer China Mieville (Perdido Street Station), twelve-year old Zanna and her friend Deeba find a secret way into an alternate version of London, called Un Lun Dun. It's a place where words are alive, a jungle lurks behind the door of an ordinary house, carnivorous giraffes stalk the streets, and a dark cloud dreams of burning the world. It is a city awaiting its hero, whose coming was prophesied long ago, set down for all time in the pages of a talking book. But when things start to go wrong, will the two friends survive their experience?