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What We’re Reading Teens – October

Are you looking for reading recommendations for teens? We can help! Visit us in person or online to get great ideas for your next great read. For one-on-one help call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations. You can also call, text, or email ask-a- librarian! Here are some more ideas to help you find what to read next.

Make a selection from one of the book lists below created by our staff of avid readers whose reading experiences and tastes cover about any interest you can think of!

If You Liked K-Pop Demon Hunters

The film K-Pop Demon Hunters (KPDH), streaming on Netflix, has become an international sensation. The film appeals to all audiences with an action-packed, pop-culture fantasy based in Korean folklore and a great soundtrack. Themes of the film include hidden identity, loss of identity, self-sacrifice, self-acceptance, redemption, and found family. If you cannot get enough of the story and do not want to wait for the inevitable sequel, check out these teen fiction titles that feature similar themes and appeal factors.

Title - The God and the GumihoTitle - A Crane Among WolvesTitle - Gorgeous Gruesome FacesTitle - THE SECRET WAR

Iyashikei Manga – Cozy, Healing Stories

Feeling stressed? Relax with a cozy, healing manga. Iyashikei (癒し系 – literally translated as “healing”) manga are typically peaceful, slice-of-life stories with very little conflict. They are created to be comforting and are often set in an alternative reality or fantasy-like world. The focus of iyashikei tends to be more about world-building than plot, so check out one of these titles if you’re looking for a soothing escape from reality!

Title - Yokohama Kaidashi KikouTitle - GirlsTitle - HirayasumiTitle - Natsume

Manga About Idols

Explore the various sides of the entertainment industry with these idol-focused manga titles. With a variety of genres to choose from – comedy, romance, drama, or mystery – these stories shine a spotlight on the world of idols, fans, and celebrity culture. This list features a mix of titles from our teen and adult collections, each title on the list is labeled with the intended audience.

Title - TamonTitle - Not your IdolTitle - Oshi No KoTitle - Phantom of the Idol

Korean Manhwa for Teens

Manhwa (만화) is the general term for Korean comics and print cartoons. These manhwa titles are a part of our teen collection and feature a variety of genres. While manhwa can seem similar to Japanese manga, there are several differences. Manga typically features black and white illustrations and manhwa is usually illustrated in color. Another difference is how it’s read; manga is typically read from right to left and manhwa is read from left to right. If you’re a reader of webcomics, some of these titles may seem familiar as many were originally published online.

Title - Your LetterTitle - The HorizonTitle - Dark MoonTitle - Omniscient Reader

Freaky Friday

the long time coming sequel, Freakier Friday, premiers August 8th. Hilarious onscreen mother-daughter duo Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are now, 22 years later, a grandmother-mother duo. While you wait for the new release to hit theaters (and then library shelves), check out some other popular movie franchise sequels where our young protagonists return all grown up!

Title - Beetle JuiceTitle - Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceTitle - Bill & TedTitle - Bill & Ted Face the Music

If You Like Brandon Sanderson

For fans of the Cosmere, the Cytoverse, and other works by Brandon Sanderson. If you enjoy god-level magic systems, dense world histories, complex political systems, superheroes, fairy tales, space operas, heists, and tales that focus on the actions of average people trying to change the system – these books are for you!

Title - SteelheartTitle - ViciousTitle - RenegadesTitle - Skyward

Staff Picks 2024- Best of Teen

Enjoy this list of our favorite YA reads of 2024, which spans genres. Enjoy dark academia, fake dating, poetry, comic adventures, subverted fantasy tropes, heists, D&D, and more! Don’t forget that this year, we’ve included our favorite selections from the back catalog, in the hopes you can get your hands on a book you’ll love right now.

Title - Where Sleeping Girls LieTitle - Hockey Girl Loves Drama BoyTitle - Dear WendyTitle - The Unboxing of A Black Girl

100 Books Before Graduation

Read 100 books before graduating from high school and receive prizes as you work toward your goal. Prizes will be awarded after reading 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 books! Most importantly, students will expand their mind, vocabulary, critical thinking, and test scores! This program is for students in grades 7-12. Learn more about 100 Books Before Graduation and register.