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Seattle Picks: Teen - Humor

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Want to laugh? Of course you do! Here are some great new books almost guaranteed to tickle you. MS = Books for middle school readers. (Updated September 2023)

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Wicked Things

Wicked Things

by Allison, John

Graphic Novel - 2021

The same night she is due to receive the Teen Detective of the Year award, Charlotte is framed for the attempted murder of her hero, another teen detective. GN The same night she is due to receive the Teen Detective of the Year award, Charlotte is framed for the attempted murder of her hero, another teen detective. GN Show less

The same night she is due to receive the Teen Detective of the Year award, Charlotte is framed for the attempted murder of her hero, another teen detective. GN The same night she is due to receive the Teen Detective of the Year award, Charlotte is framed for the attempted murder of her hero, another teen detective. GN Show less

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It Only Happens in the Movies

It Only Happens in the Movies

by Bourne, Holly

Book - 2020

Audrey swears off romance after her boyfriend breaks up with her, but when she meets Harry, an aspiring zombie filmmaker, at the cinema where they both work, maybe she’s ready to try again. Audrey swears off romance after her boyfriend breaks up with her, but when she meets Harry, an aspiring zombie filmmaker, at the cinema where they both work, maybe she’s ready to try again. Show less

Audrey swears off romance after her boyfriend breaks up with her, but when she meets Harry, an aspiring zombie filmmaker, at the cinema where they both work, maybe she’s ready to try again. Audrey swears off romance after her boyfriend breaks up with her, but when she meets Harry, an aspiring zombie filmmaker, at the cinema where they both work, maybe she’s ready to try again. Show less

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Happily Ever Afters

Happily Ever Afters

by Bryant, Elise

Book - 2021

Budding romance writer Tessa’s entry into a prestigious creative writing program stalls when she gets writers block, but her new friends think they can help by giving her real-world romantic experience. Budding romance writer Tessa’s entry into a prestigious creative writing program stalls when she gets writers block, but her new friends think they can help by giving her real-world romantic experience. Show less

Budding romance writer Tessa’s entry into a prestigious creative writing program stalls when she gets writers block, but her new friends think they can help by giving her real-world romantic experience. Budding romance writer Tessa’s entry into a prestigious creative writing program stalls when she gets writers block, but her new friends think they can help by giving her real-world romantic experience. Show less

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Rent A Boyfriend

Rent A Boyfriend

by Chao, Gloria

Book - 2020

Chloe wants nothing to do with Hongbo, the wealthy, slimy boy her parents want her to marry, so she hires Andrew as a fake boyfriend. How long can their disguise last? MS Chloe wants nothing to do with Hongbo, the wealthy, slimy boy her parents want her to marry, so she hires Andrew as a fake boyfriend. How long can their disguise last? MS Show less

Chloe wants nothing to do with Hongbo, the wealthy, slimy boy her parents want her to marry, so she hires Andrew as a fake boyfriend. How long can their disguise last? MS Chloe wants nothing to do with Hongbo, the wealthy, slimy boy her parents want her to marry, so she hires Andrew as a fake boyfriend. How long can their disguise last? MS Show less

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The Voting Booth

The Voting Booth

by Colbert, Brandy

Book - 2020

When Duke is turned away from the voting booth on Election Day, Marva takes it on herself to drive him to the correct location, even if it angers her boyfriend. When Duke is turned away from the voting booth on Election Day, Marva takes it on herself to drive him to the correct location, even if it angers her boyfriend. Show less

When Duke is turned away from the voting booth on Election Day, Marva takes it on herself to drive him to the correct location, even if it angers her boyfriend. When Duke is turned away from the voting booth on Election Day, Marva takes it on herself to drive him to the correct location, even if it angers her boyfriend. Show less

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The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor

The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor

by Garrity, Shaenon K.

Graphic Novel - 2021

Haley is obsessed with gothic romances, so when she wakes up in a haunted mansion with three brothers who brood and speak poetry, she is happy with her new life. Until she hears of the interdimensional menace. GN Haley is obsessed with gothic romances, so when she wakes up in a haunted mansion with three brothers who brood and speak poetry, she is happy with her new life. Until she hears of the interdimensional menace. GN Show less

Haley is obsessed with gothic romances, so when she wakes up in a haunted mansion with three brothers who brood and speak poetry, she is happy with her new life. Until she hears of the interdimensional menace. GN Haley is obsessed with gothic romances, so when she wakes up in a haunted mansion with three brothers who brood and speak poetry, she is happy with her new life. Until she hears of the interdimensional menace. GN Show less

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My Contrary Mary

My Contrary Mary

by Hand, Cynthia

Book - 2021

Mary is the Queen of Scotland, a popular figure in the French court, and sometimes, a mouse. When the king dies under mysterious circumstances, Mary and her betrothed, Francis, must keep her secret safe while uncovering palace treachery. Mary is the Queen of Scotland, a popular figure in the French court, and sometimes, a mouse. When the king dies under mysterious circumstances, Mary and her betrothed, Francis, must keep her secret safe while uncovering palace treachery. Show less

Mary is the Queen of Scotland, a popular figure in the French court, and sometimes, a mouse. When the king dies under mysterious circumstances, Mary and her betrothed, Francis, must keep her secret safe while uncovering palace treachery. Mary is the Queen of Scotland, a popular figure in the French court, and sometimes, a mouse. When the king dies under mysterious circumstances, Mary and her betrothed, Francis, must keep her secret safe while uncovering palace treachery. Show less

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This Will Be Funny Someday

This Will Be Funny Someday

by Henry, Katie

Book - 2022

To avoid her controlling boyfriend, Izzy joins a stand-up comedy club and realizes her true dream of being on stage. To avoid her controlling boyfriend, Izzy joins a stand-up comedy club and realizes her true dream of being on stage. Show less

To avoid her controlling boyfriend, Izzy joins a stand-up comedy club and realizes her true dream of being on stage. To avoid her controlling boyfriend, Izzy joins a stand-up comedy club and realizes her true dream of being on stage. Show less

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A Complicated Love Story Set in Space

A Complicated Love Story Set in Space

by Hutchinson, Shaun David

Book - 2021

Three teens wake up on a spaceship with no idea how they got there or why, but time jumps, some delicious spaghetti, and bizarre aliens bring them together to solve their mysteries. Three teens wake up on a spaceship with no idea how they got there or why, but time jumps, some delicious spaghetti, and bizarre aliens bring them together to solve their mysteries. Show less

Three teens wake up on a spaceship with no idea how they got there or why, but time jumps, some delicious spaghetti, and bizarre aliens bring them together to solve their mysteries. Three teens wake up on a spaceship with no idea how they got there or why, but time jumps, some delicious spaghetti, and bizarre aliens bring them together to solve their mysteries. Show less

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Your Own Worst Enemy

Your Own Worst Enemy

by Jack, Gordon

Book - 2018

Three unique teens battle for class president with three different platforms and at least three secrets. Three unique teens battle for class president with three different platforms and at least three secrets. Show less

Three unique teens battle for class president with three different platforms and at least three secrets. Three unique teens battle for class president with three different platforms and at least three secrets. Show less

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You Should See Me in A Crown

You Should See Me in A Crown

by Johnson, Leah (Young adult author)

Book - 2020

Hoping to win a big scholarship, Liz reluctantly enters the contest for prom queen, a hard sell for a queer Black girl at a nearly all-white school. Lucky for her, her friends have some ideas and she has some tricks up her sleeve. Hoping to win a big scholarship, Liz reluctantly enters the contest for prom queen, a hard sell for a queer Black girl at a nearly all-white school. Lucky for her, her friends have some ideas and she has some tricks up her sleeve. Show less

Hoping to win a big scholarship, Liz reluctantly enters the contest for prom queen, a hard sell for a queer Black girl at a nearly all-white school. Lucky for her, her friends have some ideas and she has some tricks up her sleeve. Hoping to win a big scholarship, Liz reluctantly enters the contest for prom queen, a hard sell for a queer Black girl at a nearly all-white school. Lucky for her, her friends have some ideas and she has some tricks up her sleeve. Show less

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Unplugged

Unplugged

by Korman, Gordon

Book - 2021

Spoiled Jett is used to getting his way with his dad’s billions, but one prank too many lands him at the Oasis, a tech-free camp where he struggles to get along with other kids until they save a little lizard they name Needles. MS Spoiled Jett is used to getting his way with his dad’s billions, but one prank too many lands him at the Oasis, a tech-free camp where he struggles to get along with other kids until they save a little lizard they name Needles. MS Show less

Spoiled Jett is used to getting his way with his dad’s billions, but one prank too many lands him at the Oasis, a tech-free camp where he struggles to get along with other kids until they save a little lizard they name Needles. MS Spoiled Jett is used to getting his way with his dad’s billions, but one prank too many lands him at the Oasis, a tech-free camp where he struggles to get along with other kids until they save a little lizard they name Needles. MS Show less

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Unscripted

Unscripted

by Kronzer, Nicole

Book - 2020

Budding comedian Zelda joins an improv camp only to learn that as the only girl on the varsity team, she is the target of sexism and toxic masculinity. How will she beat them at their own game? Budding comedian Zelda joins an improv camp only to learn that as the only girl on the varsity team, she is the target of sexism and toxic masculinity. How will she beat them at their own game? Show less

Budding comedian Zelda joins an improv camp only to learn that as the only girl on the varsity team, she is the target of sexism and toxic masculinity. How will she beat them at their own game? Budding comedian Zelda joins an improv camp only to learn that as the only girl on the varsity team, she is the target of sexism and toxic masculinity. How will she beat them at their own game? Show less

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Tweet Cute

Tweet Cute

by Lord, Emma

Book - 2020

Close friends on an anonymous chat app, Pepper and Jack wage Twitter war in real life to support their families’ food businesses. What will happen when they meet in real life? MS Close friends on an anonymous chat app, Pepper and Jack wage Twitter war in real life to support their families’ food businesses. What will happen when they meet in real life? MS Show less

Close friends on an anonymous chat app, Pepper and Jack wage Twitter war in real life to support their families’ food businesses. What will happen when they meet in real life? MS Close friends on an anonymous chat app, Pepper and Jack wage Twitter war in real life to support their families’ food businesses. What will happen when they meet in real life? MS Show less

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So This Is Ever After

So This Is Ever After

by Lukens, F. T.

Book - 2022

After defeating an evil ruler in a magical land, Arek discovers the princess is dead and he is now king. Magic binds him to find a bride before he turns ...Show more After defeating an evil ruler in a magical land, Arek discovers the princess is dead and he is now king. Magic binds him to find a bride before he turns eighteen, but the only person he wants is his best friend, aspiring wizard, and secret crush, Matt. Show less

After defeating an evil ruler in a magical land, Arek discovers the princess is dead and he is now king. Magic binds him to find a bride before he turns ...Show more After defeating an evil ruler in a magical land, Arek discovers the princess is dead and he is now king. Magic binds him to find a bride before he turns eighteen, but the only person he wants is his best friend, aspiring wizard, and secret crush, Matt. Show less

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Instant Karma

Instant Karma

by Meyer, Marissa

Book - 2020

After getting a terrible grade, Pru is forced to complete a project with her slacker classmate to make it up. Her newly discovered power to pass judgement and punishment should help her along, right? MS After getting a terrible grade, Pru is forced to complete a project with her slacker classmate to make it up. Her newly discovered power to pass judgement and punishment should help her along, right? MS Show less

After getting a terrible grade, Pru is forced to complete a project with her slacker classmate to make it up. Her newly discovered power to pass judgement and punishment should help her along, right? MS After getting a terrible grade, Pru is forced to complete a project with her slacker classmate to make it up. Her newly discovered power to pass judgement and punishment should help her along, right? MS Show less

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Hopepunk

Hopepunk

by Norton, Preston

Book - 2022

Faith and Hope, sisters and best friends, are thrown into turmoil when their devout younger sister Charity outs Faith to their mother. When Faith disappears, Hope finds hope in a queer punk band. Faith and Hope, sisters and best friends, are thrown into turmoil when their devout younger sister Charity outs Faith to their mother. When Faith disappears, Hope finds hope in a queer punk band. Show less

Faith and Hope, sisters and best friends, are thrown into turmoil when their devout younger sister Charity outs Faith to their mother. When Faith disappears, Hope finds hope in a queer punk band. Faith and Hope, sisters and best friends, are thrown into turmoil when their devout younger sister Charity outs Faith to their mother. When Faith disappears, Hope finds hope in a queer punk band. Show less

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Girls Save the World in This One

Girls Save the World in This One

by Parsons, Ash

Book - 2020

June and her two friends are thrilled to attend ZombieCon in their small town, but when some of the other attendees turn out to be real zombies, the girls will have to use everything they’ve learned from their favorite zombie TV show to survive June and her two friends are thrilled to attend ZombieCon in their small town, but when some of the other attendees turn out to be real zombies, the girls will have to use everything they’ve learned from their favorite zombie TV show to survive Show less

June and her two friends are thrilled to attend ZombieCon in their small town, but when some of the other attendees turn out to be real zombies, the girls will have to use everything they’ve learned from their favorite zombie TV show to survive June and her two friends are thrilled to attend ZombieCon in their small town, but when some of the other attendees turn out to be real zombies, the girls will have to use everything they’ve learned from their favorite zombie TV show to survive Show less

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Charming as A Verb

Charming as A Verb

by Philippe, Ben

Book - 2020

Henri’s job as a dog walker to dozens of rich neighbors is threatened when his classmate Corinne blackmails him to help her build her social skills so she can get into college. Henri’s job as a dog walker to dozens of rich neighbors is threatened when his classmate Corinne blackmails him to help her build her social skills so she can get into college. Show less

Henri’s job as a dog walker to dozens of rich neighbors is threatened when his classmate Corinne blackmails him to help her build her social skills so she can get into college. Henri’s job as a dog walker to dozens of rich neighbors is threatened when his classmate Corinne blackmails him to help her build her social skills so she can get into college. Show less

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She Drives Me Crazy

She Drives Me Crazy

by Quindlen, Kelly

Book - 2021

To get revenge on her ex-girlfriend for both beating her at basketball and dumping her, Scottie fake-dates Irene, a gorgeous and annoying cheerleader. To get revenge on her ex-girlfriend for both beating her at basketball and dumping her, Scottie fake-dates Irene, a gorgeous and annoying cheerleader. Show less

To get revenge on her ex-girlfriend for both beating her at basketball and dumping her, Scottie fake-dates Irene, a gorgeous and annoying cheerleader. To get revenge on her ex-girlfriend for both beating her at basketball and dumping her, Scottie fake-dates Irene, a gorgeous and annoying cheerleader. Show less

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It's your Funeral

It's your Funeral

by Riesbeck, Emily

Graphic Novel - 2020

After Marnie dies and learns she can’t pass the bureaucracy of the afterlife, she becomes an intern to help others pass through. GN After Marnie dies and learns she can’t pass the bureaucracy of the afterlife, she becomes an intern to help others pass through. GN Show less

After Marnie dies and learns she can’t pass the bureaucracy of the afterlife, she becomes an intern to help others pass through. GN After Marnie dies and learns she can’t pass the bureaucracy of the afterlife, she becomes an intern to help others pass through. GN Show less

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It Came From the Sky

It Came From the Sky

A Novel

by Sedoti, Chelsea

Book - 2020

When Gideon’s science experiment craters the back yard, his brother Ishmael blames a meteor. Everyone at school thinks aliens, and before you know it, their town is overrun by alien chasers and hucksters. Can the brothers stop the madness? MS When Gideon’s science experiment craters the back yard, his brother Ishmael blames a meteor. Everyone at school thinks aliens, and before you know it, their town is overrun by alien chasers and hucksters. Can the brothers stop the madness? MS Show less

When Gideon’s science experiment craters the back yard, his brother Ishmael blames a meteor. Everyone at school thinks aliens, and before you know it, their town is overrun by alien chasers and hucksters. Can the brothers stop the madness? MS When Gideon’s science experiment craters the back yard, his brother Ishmael blames a meteor. Everyone at school thinks aliens, and before you know it, their town is overrun by alien chasers and hucksters. Can the brothers stop the madness? MS Show less

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The Falling in Love Montage

The Falling in Love Montage

by Smyth, Ciara (Young adult author)

Book - 2020

Saoirse’s mother is moving into a memory care facility, her father is having an affair, and she has been dumped by her girlfriend. When Ruby appears and ...Show more Saoirse’s mother is moving into a memory care facility, her father is having an affair, and she has been dumped by her girlfriend. When Ruby appears and suggests they share a rom-com summer with no strings attached, Saoirse is in for the time of her life. Show less

Saoirse’s mother is moving into a memory care facility, her father is having an affair, and she has been dumped by her girlfriend. When Ruby appears and ...Show more Saoirse’s mother is moving into a memory care facility, her father is having an affair, and she has been dumped by her girlfriend. When Ruby appears and suggests they share a rom-com summer with no strings attached, Saoirse is in for the time of her life. Show less

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Love, Decoded

Love, Decoded

by Yen, Jennifer

Book - 2022

When Gigi creates a matchmaking app to help her win a contest for an exclusive tech internship, she is not prepared to deal with her friends falling in and out of love when it goes viral. When Gigi creates a matchmaking app to help her win a contest for an exclusive tech internship, she is not prepared to deal with her friends falling in and out of love when it goes viral. Show less

When Gigi creates a matchmaking app to help her win a contest for an exclusive tech internship, she is not prepared to deal with her friends falling in and out of love when it goes viral. When Gigi creates a matchmaking app to help her win a contest for an exclusive tech internship, she is not prepared to deal with her friends falling in and out of love when it goes viral. Show less

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