School’s out! Enjoy these summer and spring break themed YA titles. Explore this list to find your next summer read.
One Summer in Vancouver by Tony Correia
This queer historical fiction read takes us back to the 1990 Gay Games in Vancouver. Written by BC-based author Tony Correia, this book features coming-of-age themes and discovering what family and home really are.
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Even though this book came out almost 15 years ago, The Summer I Turned Pretty has enjoyed a surge in popularity due to the Amazon Prime show of 2022. Read the book in preparation for season two!
Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon
This collection of short stories follows six teen storylines on one summer night in New York City. They run the gauntlet of young love romance tropes, from meet-cutes to enemies-to-lovers.
Edge of Summer by Erica George
White Gladis and her pack of orcas would love this big-hearted YA beach read. George’s most recent novel is about Cor, who embarks on a mission to save the whales and honour a promise to her best friend.
I Like Me Better by Robby Weber
Sports and young love cross in this beach read. Even though Zack doesn’t like the library, the library likes Zack, and we encourage you to pick this up on your next visit.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
Friends to enemies, back to friends? Fast-paced and fun, you will love the way two former best friends rekindle their friendship during a survival course in the forest.
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
This isn’t a spring break road trip you want to be a part of. Six friends get stranded in the middle of nowhere, alone with a sniper and a secret worth killing for.
Chloe and the Kaishao Boys by Mae Coyiuto
This funny book centres around Chloe Liang’s last summer before college. Young love and loving but overbearing families make this a must-read for 2023.
