Once again the staff from our seven branches have assembled a great line up of books published in late 2022 and in 2023 for you to read or listen to. Pick a title up at your local branch or check on cloudLibrary.
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Teen fiction
Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
Chosen by Charlie, Doylestown Branch
Heartstopper meets A Knight’s Tale in this queer medieval rom-com YA debut about love, friendship, and being brave enough to change the course of history.
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Chosen by Anitta, Levittown Branch
In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life’s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
Chosen by Holly, Collection Management Department
The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in What the River Knows, Isabel Ibañez’s lush, immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt and filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race.
If You’ll Have Me by Eunnie (graphic novel)
Chosen by Olivia, Yardley-Makefield branch
An unexpected meet-cute brings two teens together, kicking off the beginning of an awkward yet endearing courtship — but with their drastically different personalities, their romance is put to the test.
Shuna’s Journey by Hayao Miyazaki (graphic novel)
Chosen by Mark, Collection Management Department
From legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki comes a new manga classic about a prince on a quest for a golden grain that would save his land, never before published in English!
I Loved You in Another Life by David Arnold
Chosen by Kate, Collection Management Department
New York Times bestseller David Arnold returns with a poignant love story about two teens whose souls come together time and again through the ages — for fans of Nina LaCour and Matt Haig.
Promise Boys by Nick Brooks
Chosen by Nikki, Doylestown Branch
Promise Boys is a blockbuster, dark academia mystery about three teens of color who must investigate their principal’s murder to clear their own names. This page-turning thriller is perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Jason Reynolds, Angie Thomas, and Holly Jackson.
The Summer Hikaru Died vo. 1 by Mokumokuren (graphic novel)
Chosen by Zara, Langhorne Branch
It has Hikaru’s face. It has Hikaru’s voice. It even has Hikaru’s memories. But whatever came down from the mountains six months ago isn’t Yoshiki’s best friend. Whatever it is, it’s dangerous.
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Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker
eBook and eAudiobook
Chosen by Charlie, Doylestown Branch
Sixteen-year-old twins Clement and Cristina feel lost after their father’s death, but find a new sense of purpose as they work to quell the rising tensions between New Orleans’s magic and non-magic communities and find out who cursed their mother.
All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley
eBook
Chosen by Charlie, Doylestown Branch
The Haunting of Bly Manor meets House of Salt and Sorrows in award-winning author Kyrie McCauley’s contemporary YA gothic romance about a dark family lineage, the ghosts of grief, and the lines we’ll cross for love.
Unnecessary Drama by Nina Kenwood
eBook and eAudiobook
Chosen by Charlie, Doylestown Branch
From the award-winning author of It Sounded Better in My Head comes a deliciously entertaining enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy about two high school nemeses who end up sharing a house together their first year of college.
The Fall of Whit Rivera by Crystal Maldonado
eBook and eAudiobook
Chosen by Kate, Collection Management Department
Seventeen-year-old Whit, a plus-sized Puerto Rican girl, is forced to plan the school’s Fall Formal with her handsome ex.
Wrath Becomes Her by Aden Polydoros
eBook and eAudiobook
Chosen by Kate, Collection Management Department
Frankenstein meets Inglourious Basterds in this stunning Jewish historical horror novel from the award-winning author of The City Beautiful.
When We Become Ours: A YA Adoptee Anthology
eBook and eAudiobook
Chosen by Kate, Collection Management Department
Written by adoptees for adoptees, this anthology of 15 powerful, poignant, and evocative stories in a variety of genres reflects the complexity, breadth, and depth of the adoptee experience.
Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle
eBook and eAudiobook
Chosen by Kate, Collection Management Department
Teen mage Emory must unravel the truth behind the secret society that may have been involved in her classmates’ deaths.
Juvenile fiction
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan
Chosen by Olivia, Yardley-Makefield Branch
Percy Jackson’s hope for a normal senior year is shattered as the gods present him with three quests, beginning with the retrieval of Zeus’s goblet, in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation for college.
The Otherwoods by Justine Pucella Winans
Chosen by Maggie, Interlibrary Loan
When twelve-year-old River’s only friend is kidnapped and dragged to the terrifying spirit world of The Otherwoods, they have no choice but to face the world’s monsters and their own fears in order to become the hero they were destined to be.
Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín (graphic novel)
Chosen by Mark, Collection Management Department
Pedro Martín has 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 in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir.
Mossy and Tweed: Double Trouble by Mirka Hokkanen
Chosen by Kate, Collection Management Department
When a new, shiny unicorn saves a baby bird that fell in the pond, Mossy and Tweed set out to show their friend, the Wise Old Unicorn, that he is still needed in the forest.
Picture Books
Street Monsters by Barbara Joosse
Chosen by Anitta, Levittown Branch
When a young boy tries to settle down to sleep for the night, strange and scary noises from the city streets keep him awake.
The Three Little Mittens by Linda Bailey
Chosen by Kate, Collection Management Department
A single mitten is excluded by a matching pair in this endearing picture book about friendship, belonging, and the pressure to “match.”
Wei Skates On by Nathan Chen
Chosen by Olivia, Yardley-Makefield Branch
Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Nathan Chen delivers an inspirational picture book about facing your fears and finding the joy in sports, no matter the outcome.
Once Upon a Book by Grace Lin and Kate Messner
Chosen by Emily, Quakertown Branch
A little girl named Alice opens a book on a rainy day and travels around the world through its pages.
How to Talk Like a Bear by Charlie Grandy
Chosen by Alison, Langhorne Branch
A funny and interactive book, good for reading to groups of older preschoolers or early elementary-aged kids.
These Olive Trees by Aya Ghanameh
Chosen by Houda, Bensalem Branch
The story of a Palestinian family’s ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care for her home, even as she says goodbye.
The Great Caper Caper by Josh Funk
Chosen by Kelley, Yardley-Makefield Branch
Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast suspect Count Caper of stealing the refrigerator light, so they investigate with their friends to see if their hunch is right.
Oh No, the Aunts Are Here by Adam Rex
Chosen by Maggie, Interlibrary Loan
A girl experiences a tumultuous and overwhelming visit from her aunts, but when they finally say good-bye she discovers that the uncles are on their way to visit.
Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire by Flavia Z. Drago
Chosen by Donte, Yardley-Makefield Branch
Vlad is a vampire with the misfortune of having rosy cheeks that — gasp! — make him look abysmally alive. But being the fabulous vampire that he is (and hoping to avoid rejection), he hides his rosy complexion behind elaborate vampire outfits in traditional black. That is, until he finds out that his best friend has a pink secret of her own.
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How to Spot a Dinosaur by Suzy Senior
Chosen by Kelley, Yardley-Makefield Branch
What prehistoric creatures are hiding in the park? Find out as two young dinosaur enthusiasts spend a day hunting for the sneaky dinosaurs they think they see peeking behind trees and hiding in the bushes.
Little Land by Diana Sudyka
Chosen by Kelley, Yardley-Makefield Branch
An environmental tale of land evolving, from over the millennia to present day environmental changes, as well as the role one can take in caring for it.
All’s Right with the World by Jennifer Adams
Chosen by Kelley, Yardley-Makefield Branch
This child-friendly reimagining of poet Robert Browning’s Pippa’s Song captures the comforting moments and familiar rhythms of a child’s life, reassuring them and encouraging them to look for what’s right in the world.
Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop by Jamie Michalak
Chosen by Kelley, Yardley-Makefield Branch
Summoned by her cousin to locate a rare and priceless book, petite mouse treasure-hunter Dakota Crumb uses a mysterious note and clues to guide her through a charming yet perilous Parisian bookshop, where she scales new heights to make a surprising discovery.
The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination by Brad Montague
eBook
Chosen by Kelley, Yardley-Makefield Branch
Sparky the Special Figment Agent delivers all the mail in the very orderly Fantastic Bureau of Imagination…until one day, when all the unshared ideas in the world overflow and threaten to topple the whole building.
How Many Squirrels Are in the World? by Mister G
eBook
Chosen by Kelley, Yardley-Makefield Branch
A little girl tries to count all the squirrels in her neighborhood.
Meanwhile Back on Earth by Oliver Jeffers
eBook
Chosen by Kelley, Yardley-Makefield Branch
Merging space travel with a road trip, a father drives all over the solar system at 37mph in order to allow his children to view the conflicts of Earth’s history in the rearview mirror.
This Little Kitty by Karen Obuhanych
eBook
Chosen by Kelley, Yardley-Makefield Branch
This picture book catches rascally kittens being their adorable (and mischievous!) selves from morning to nap to night.
Wants vs. Needs vs. Robots by Michael Rex
eBook
Chosen by Kelley, Yardley-Makefield Branch
In his witty companion to the popular Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots, New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Michael Rex shows us why what we want isn’t always the same as what we need.
Hidden Gem by Linda Liu
Chosen by Anitta, Levittown Branch
Hidden Gem by Linda Liu is a picture book about a plain rock who rolls into a museum and sees beautiful gemstones, geodes, and crystals. He asks himself, “Can I be special too?” Hidden Gem is great for all of us who need a self-affirming boost!
When I Smile: A Book of Kindness by Jo Witek
eBook
Chosen by Kate, Collection Management Department
Showing the power and gift of a smile, this story follows one girl as she goes about her day, giving different smiles to those around her, including goofy smiles with her best friend and playful, supportive smiles with her sister when she’s feeling down.
The Best Diwali Ever by Sonali Shah
eBook
Chosen by Kate, Collection Management Department
Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picture book about Diwali, siblings, and how very special this celebration can be.
What’s in a Dumpling, Grandma? by Linda Meeker
eBook
Chosen by Kate, Collection Management Department
From the creator of the TikTok sensation Grey and Mama and author of Thank You, Mama comes a Vietnamese American family story about a boy who loves to eat adventurously, comfort food, family tradition, and a grandmother’s love and wisdom.
My Brother is an Avocado by Tracy Darnton
eBook
Chosen by Kate, Collection Management Department and Annie, Perkasie Branch
A big sister anticipates the birth of a new sibling in this warm and funny stage-by-stage picture book tour of all the sizes of a growing baby, from teeny-tiny poppy seed to giant watermelon.
Look, it’s Roar Roar Lion by Camilla Reid
Chosen by Alison, Langhorne Branch
Beautiful shiny pictures, animal sounds, and lift-the-flaps that can be tugged on without ripping — the perfect toddler board book!
