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The mission of the Quail Ridge Books Teen Advisory Board is to encourage high-school aged students to become life-long supporters of independent bookstores and the literary arts through the promotion of reading, volunteerism, leadership, and collaboration to assist Quail Ridge Books in serving local teens. Below are some of our recent book club reads, and you can find all of our TAB recommendations here.

This Is My America By Kim Johnson Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593118764
Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 3-6 business days
Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - July 28th, 2020

This is about seventeen-year-old Tracy, a daughter whose father was wrongly convicted of murder and is sitting on death row, and a sister whose brother is accused of murder and is on the run from the law. The justice system has already failed her once, and she’s not about to let it take her brother too. As she tries to exonerate her brother, she uncovers a greater conspiracy and corruption and gets herself into some dangerous situations. It is extremely well written and does a good job weaving together mystery elements, character interactions/development, and discussion of important themes such as police brutality, the mass incarceration of minorities, medical representation, and the unacknowledged white supremacy in United States History. This is definitely one worth reading. -Caley K.


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The Ten Thousand Doors of January By Alix E. Harrow Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780316421973
Availability: On our shelves
Published: Redhook - May 12th, 2020

"A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers, and the doors they lead us through...absolutely enchanting."—Christina Henry, bestselling author of Alice and Lost Boys

LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER!


Elatsoe By Darcie Little Badger, Rovina Cai (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Darcie Little Badger, Rovina Cai (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781646140053
Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 3-6 business days
Published: Levine Querido - August 25th, 2020

Locus Award Winner—Best First Novel
A National Indie Bestseller
Nebula Award Finalist
Lodestar Award Finalist
Ignyte Award Finalist
TIME's Best 100 Fantasy Books of All Time
NPR Best of the Year
Booklist's Top 10 First Novels for Youth
A BookPage Best of the Year
Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best"
PNBA Bests


The Sound of Stars By Alechia Dow Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781335911551
Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 3-6 business days
Published: Inkyard Press - February 25th, 2020

"This debut has it all: music, books, aliens, adventure, resistance, queerness, and a bold heroine tying it all together. "--Ms. Magazine

Can a girl who risks her life for books and an Ilori who loves pop music work together to save humanity?

When a rebel librarian meets an Ilori commander...


Felix Ever After By Kacen Callender Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9780062820266
Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 3-6 business days
Published: Balzer + Bray - April 20th, 2021

A wonderful book by an own voices author that integrates humor with a heartfelt story about growth and gender identity. I flew through this book and at times couldn’t put it down. A fantastic story that I recommend everyone reads. -Caroline M.

AMAZING! Felix plays with and questions his identity while dealing with the added scrutiny that being both gay, black, and trans adds to his life. The book takes a traditional love triangle and takes it in new directions, seamlessly blending in a New York arts academy. The beautiful setting made the book fascinating to read. Felix’s artistic process is integral to his identity and confidence and the two meld to make him the person that he becomes. On top of this, you will fall in love with and root for many of the characters. If you are in the mood for a book about art, love, identity, coming of age, college prep, family relationships…okay you get the idea-there is something in this book that will appeal to everyone at all times! -Taylor W.


Like a Love Story By Abdi Nazemian Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9780062839374
Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 3-6 business days
Published: Balzer + Bray - May 5th, 2020

Like a Love Story is a terrific power that takes you on an emotional journey. The author combines humor with discussion of impactful topics masterfully to create an engaging book that you can’t put down. It is great for fans of the musical Rent. -Caroline M.


The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth #1) By N. K. Jemisin Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316229296
Availability: On our shelves
Published: Orbit - August 4th, 2015

Beautiful imagery, tightly plotted scenes, and raw dialogue meet in this amazing first book! Not only is each scene page turner, there are also several plot twists that I guarantee you will not foresee. The world building is also fantastic, as the story draws on the science of plate tectonics and the elements to create a new kind of magic. A timely story about crisis, prejudice, alienation, and the nature of humans to foster fear as a means of power and control this book was fascinating! If you are looking for both an escapist magical world, and a dystopian that reflects the deepest urges of humanity, look no further. -Taylor W.


You Should See Me in a Crown By Leah Johnson Cover Image
$10.99
ISBN: 9781338503296
Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 3-6 business days
Published: PUSH - June 1st, 2021

This book is a must read for anyone who loves romance but rolls their eyes at the cheesy set-ups of traditional rom-coms. And for  cheesiness lovers, there’s something in it for you as well. While there is romance, the main story isn’t just about Liz’s relationships. It’s about her friendships and most importantly, her relationship with herself. Her growth throughout the story was wonderful and I found myself cheering for her the whole time. Though I can’t relate to all of Liz’s struggles, they were so raw and real and I appreciated Johnson addressing them because representation is so important for teens to get. Overall, You Should See Me in a Crown was a cute and fun yet important read that I would definitely recommend regardless of your stance on traditional romance novels. -Christina P.


Lovely War By Julie Berry Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9780147512970
Availability: On our shelves
Published: Penguin Books - February 4th, 2020

This book was, with lack of other words, absolutely lovely. The romances were intense and yet sweet and the framing of Greek gods was ingenious. I loved the portrayal of Aphrodite, which humanized her. Written over a backdrop of tragedy and desperation, this was a timeless love story and one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read. -Christina P.


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