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Seattle Picks: Teen - Adult Titles, Teen Allure

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Reading above your level, or just want something a little more challenging, a little more mature? Try these books written for adults, but great for teens.

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All the Birds in the Sky

All the Birds in the Sky

by Anders, Charlie Jane

Book - 2016

Patricia discovered her own magical ability while Laurence built a two-second time machine, and together they made it through middle school. Ten years later, they reunite to answer the question: can they save the world? Patricia discovered her own magical ability while Laurence built a two-second time machine, and together they made it through middle school. Ten years later, they reunite to answer the question: can they save the world? Show less

Patricia discovered her own magical ability while Laurence built a two-second time machine, and together they made it through middle school. Ten years later, they reunite to answer the question: can they save the world? Patricia discovered her own magical ability while Laurence built a two-second time machine, and together they made it through middle school. Ten years later, they reunite to answer the question: can they save the world? Show less

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Between the World and Me

Between the World and Me

by Coates, Ta-Nehisi

Book - 2015

In a long, open letter to his son, with explorations of history and culture, Coates shows what it means to be black in America. In a long, open letter to his son, with explorations of history and culture, Coates shows what it means to be black in America. Show less

In a long, open letter to his son, with explorations of history and culture, Coates shows what it means to be black in America. In a long, open letter to his son, with explorations of history and culture, Coates shows what it means to be black in America. Show less

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Malagash

Malagash

by Comeau, Joey

Book - 2017

While her father is dying of cancer and the rest of the family struggles to cope, Sunday records everything he says so she can code a virus to keep the sound of him alive forever. While her father is dying of cancer and the rest of the family struggles to cope, Sunday records everything he says so she can code a virus to keep the sound of him alive forever. Show less

While her father is dying of cancer and the rest of the family struggles to cope, Sunday records everything he says so she can code a virus to keep the sound of him alive forever. While her father is dying of cancer and the rest of the family struggles to cope, Sunday records everything he says so she can code a virus to keep the sound of him alive forever. Show less

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The Girl Before

The Girl Before

A Novel

by Delaney, JP

Book - 2017

Emma and Jane are nearly alike, and although they have never met, they live in the exact same house built by an eccentric architect whose late wife looked just like them. Emma and Jane are nearly alike, and although they have never met, they live in the exact same house built by an eccentric architect whose late wife looked just like them. Show less

Emma and Jane are nearly alike, and although they have never met, they live in the exact same house built by an eccentric architect whose late wife looked just like them. Emma and Jane are nearly alike, and although they have never met, they live in the exact same house built by an eccentric architect whose late wife looked just like them. Show less

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Electric Arches

Electric Arches

by Ewing, Eve L.

Book - 2017

Electric Arches is an imaginative exploration of Black girlhood and womanhood through poetry, visual art, and narrative prose. Electric Arches is an imaginative exploration of Black girlhood and womanhood through poetry, visual art, and narrative prose. Show less

Electric Arches is an imaginative exploration of Black girlhood and womanhood through poetry, visual art, and narrative prose. Electric Arches is an imaginative exploration of Black girlhood and womanhood through poetry, visual art, and narrative prose. Show less

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A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea

A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea

One Refugee's Incredible Story of Love, Loss, and Survival

by Fleming, Melissa

Book - 2017

Fleeing Syria’s war, Doaa Al Zamel boards a decrepit boat out of Egypt, only to have it sink, drowning nearly everyone on board. Fleeing Syria’s war, Doaa Al Zamel boards a decrepit boat out of Egypt, only to have it sink, drowning nearly everyone on board. Show less

Fleeing Syria’s war, Doaa Al Zamel boards a decrepit boat out of Egypt, only to have it sink, drowning nearly everyone on board. Fleeing Syria’s war, Doaa Al Zamel boards a decrepit boat out of Egypt, only to have it sink, drowning nearly everyone on board. Show less

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We Love You, Charlie Freeman

We Love You, Charlie Freeman

by Greenidge, Kaitlyn

Book - 2016

Charlotte and her family are invited to a research experiment where they will teach sign language to a chimpanzee, but the all-white community soon turns against the black newcomers. Charlotte and her family are invited to a research experiment where they will teach sign language to a chimpanzee, but the all-white community soon turns against the black newcomers. Show less

Charlotte and her family are invited to a research experiment where they will teach sign language to a chimpanzee, but the all-white community soon turns against the black newcomers. Charlotte and her family are invited to a research experiment where they will teach sign language to a chimpanzee, but the all-white community soon turns against the black newcomers. Show less

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Homegoing

Homegoing

by Gyasi, Yaa

Book - 2016

In 18th-century Ghana, two half-sisters and their families enter history via different paths: one by marriage, and one by slavery. In 18th-century Ghana, two half-sisters and their families enter history via different paths: one by marriage, and one by slavery. Show less

In 18th-century Ghana, two half-sisters and their families enter history via different paths: one by marriage, and one by slavery. In 18th-century Ghana, two half-sisters and their families enter history via different paths: one by marriage, and one by slavery. Show less

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She Rides Shotgun

She Rides Shotgun

by Harper, Jordan

Book - 2017

Polly’s uneventful life changes the moment her father suddenly reappears to keep her out of the hands of a prison gang that has threatened him and his whole family. Polly’s uneventful life changes the moment her father suddenly reappears to keep her out of the hands of a prison gang that has threatened him and his whole family. Show less

Polly’s uneventful life changes the moment her father suddenly reappears to keep her out of the hands of a prison gang that has threatened him and his whole family. Polly’s uneventful life changes the moment her father suddenly reappears to keep her out of the hands of a prison gang that has threatened him and his whole family. Show less

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Rise of the Rocket Girls

Rise of the Rocket Girls

The Women Who Propelled Us, From Missiles to the Moon to Mars

by Holt, Nathalia

Book - 2016

One of the few jobs open to smart, mathematical women after World War Two was to help design and engineer rockets and satellites for the space race against the Soviet Union. And they did it all with pencil and paper! One of the few jobs open to smart, mathematical women after World War Two was to help design and engineer rockets and satellites for the space race against the Soviet Union. And they did it all with pencil and paper! Show less

One of the few jobs open to smart, mathematical women after World War Two was to help design and engineer rockets and satellites for the space race against the Soviet Union. And they did it all with pencil and paper! One of the few jobs open to smart, mathematical women after World War Two was to help design and engineer rockets and satellites for the space race against the Soviet Union. And they did it all with pencil and paper! Show less

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An Unkindness of Magicians

An Unkindness of Magicians

by Howard, Kat

Book - 2017

Sydney’s natural magical talent was drained by greedy magicians who kept her imprisoned during childhood, but now she’s old enough to take it back. Sydney’s natural magical talent was drained by greedy magicians who kept her imprisoned during childhood, but now she’s old enough to take it back. Show less

Sydney’s natural magical talent was drained by greedy magicians who kept her imprisoned during childhood, but now she’s old enough to take it back. Sydney’s natural magical talent was drained by greedy magicians who kept her imprisoned during childhood, but now she’s old enough to take it back. Show less

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Things We Have in Common

Things We Have in Common

by Kavanagh, Tasha

Book - 2017

Friendless Yasmin meets a man who seems to be stalking her crush, the popular Alice. When she meets him in order to protect Alice, he surprises her with kindness, but then Alice disappears. Friendless Yasmin meets a man who seems to be stalking her crush, the popular Alice. When she meets him in order to protect Alice, he surprises her with kindness, but then Alice disappears. Show less

Friendless Yasmin meets a man who seems to be stalking her crush, the popular Alice. When she meets him in order to protect Alice, he surprises her with kindness, but then Alice disappears. Friendless Yasmin meets a man who seems to be stalking her crush, the popular Alice. When she meets him in order to protect Alice, he surprises her with kindness, but then Alice disappears. Show less

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Roughneck

Roughneck

by Lemire, Jeff

Graphic Novel - 2017

Derek’s glory days of hockey are behind him after a violent incident on the rink, so when his sister Beth escapes her abusive boyfriend, they must face their past together and elude her ex. Derek’s glory days of hockey are behind him after a violent incident on the rink, so when his sister Beth escapes her abusive boyfriend, they must face their past together and elude her ex. Show less

Derek’s glory days of hockey are behind him after a violent incident on the rink, so when his sister Beth escapes her abusive boyfriend, they must face their past together and elude her ex. Derek’s glory days of hockey are behind him after a violent incident on the rink, so when his sister Beth escapes her abusive boyfriend, they must face their past together and elude her ex. Show less

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After Alice

After Alice

by Maguire, Gregory

Book - 2015

Alice’s friend Ada follows her down the rabbit-hole and into Wonderland, but her adventures are even stranger. Alice’s friend Ada follows her down the rabbit-hole and into Wonderland, but her adventures are even stranger. Show less

Alice’s friend Ada follows her down the rabbit-hole and into Wonderland, but her adventures are even stranger. Alice’s friend Ada follows her down the rabbit-hole and into Wonderland, but her adventures are even stranger. Show less

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Down Among the Sticks and Bones

Down Among the Sticks and Bones

by McGuire, Seanan

Book - 2017

Well-behaved Jacqueline and tomboy Jillian become Jack and Jill when they escape their manipulative parents down a winding staircase hidden in a magical trunk. Well-behaved Jacqueline and tomboy Jillian become Jack and Jill when they escape their manipulative parents down a winding staircase hidden in a magical trunk. Show less

Well-behaved Jacqueline and tomboy Jillian become Jack and Jill when they escape their manipulative parents down a winding staircase hidden in a magical trunk. Well-behaved Jacqueline and tomboy Jillian become Jack and Jill when they escape their manipulative parents down a winding staircase hidden in a magical trunk. Show less

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Everything I Never Told You

Everything I Never Told You

by Ng, Celeste

Book - 2014

Lydia tried so hard to be everything her parents wanted: a doctor, but also the center of all the social circles at school. So why is she dead? Lydia tried so hard to be everything her parents wanted: a doctor, but also the center of all the social circles at school. So why is she dead? Show less

Lydia tried so hard to be everything her parents wanted: a doctor, but also the center of all the social circles at school. So why is she dead? Lydia tried so hard to be everything her parents wanted: a doctor, but also the center of all the social circles at school. So why is she dead? Show less

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Romeo And/or Juliet

Romeo And/or Juliet

A Chooseable-path Adventure

by North, Ryan

Book - 2016

Choose your own adventure! You can be Romeo or Juliet, decide which way the story goes, and maybe even avoid the tragic ending. Over one billion possible storylines! Choose your own adventure! You can be Romeo or Juliet, decide which way the story goes, and maybe even avoid the tragic ending. Over one billion possible storylines! Show less

Choose your own adventure! You can be Romeo or Juliet, decide which way the story goes, and maybe even avoid the tragic ending. Over one billion possible storylines! Choose your own adventure! You can be Romeo or Juliet, decide which way the story goes, and maybe even avoid the tragic ending. Over one billion possible storylines! Show less

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Binti

Binti

by Okorafor, Nnedi

Book - 2015

Binti is the first of her people to attend Oomza Uni, the galaxy’s greatest school, but her voyage there enrages the alien Meduse, and she must find peace for all peoples if she is to survive. Binti is the first of her people to attend Oomza Uni, the galaxy’s greatest school, but her voyage there enrages the alien Meduse, and she must find peace for all peoples if she is to survive. Show less

Binti is the first of her people to attend Oomza Uni, the galaxy’s greatest school, but her voyage there enrages the alien Meduse, and she must find peace for all peoples if she is to survive. Binti is the first of her people to attend Oomza Uni, the galaxy’s greatest school, but her voyage there enrages the alien Meduse, and she must find peace for all peoples if she is to survive. Show less

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Undocumented

Undocumented

A Dominican Boy's Odyssey From A Homeless Shelter to the Ivy League

by Padilla Peralta, Dan-el

Book - 2015

Lapsed visas turned Dan-el's family into illegal immigrants, but all he wanted was to grow up and become a professor. Lapsed visas turned Dan-el's family into illegal immigrants, but all he wanted was to grow up and become a professor. Show less

Lapsed visas turned Dan-el's family into illegal immigrants, but all he wanted was to grow up and become a professor. Lapsed visas turned Dan-el's family into illegal immigrants, but all he wanted was to grow up and become a professor. Show less

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Mort(e)

Mort(e)

by Repino, Robert

Book - 2015

Ants lead the war to exterminate all humans by making all domesticated animals intelligent and bipedal. After his dog friend’s death, only the housecat Sebastian can save the world. Does he want to? Ants lead the war to exterminate all humans by making all domesticated animals intelligent and bipedal. After his dog friend’s death, only the housecat Sebastian can save the world. Does he want to? Show less

Ants lead the war to exterminate all humans by making all domesticated animals intelligent and bipedal. After his dog friend’s death, only the housecat Sebastian can save the world. Does he want to? Ants lead the war to exterminate all humans by making all domesticated animals intelligent and bipedal. After his dog friend’s death, only the housecat Sebastian can save the world. Does he want to? Show less

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Sing, Unburied, Sing

Sing, Unburied, Sing

A Novel

by Ward, Jesmyn

Book - 2017

Jojo’s family is coming apart, but when his drug-addicted mother hears their father will be released from prison, she gathers her children to go meet him. Jojo’s family is coming apart, but when his drug-addicted mother hears their father will be released from prison, she gathers her children to go meet him. Show less

Jojo’s family is coming apart, but when his drug-addicted mother hears their father will be released from prison, she gathers her children to go meet him. Jojo’s family is coming apart, but when his drug-addicted mother hears their father will be released from prison, she gathers her children to go meet him. Show less

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The Martian

The Martian

A Novel

by Weir, Andy

Book - 2014

Mark was the first person to walk on Mars. Now he may be the first person to die on Mars. Can he escape? Mark was the first person to walk on Mars. Now he may be the first person to die on Mars. Can he escape? Show less

Mark was the first person to walk on Mars. Now he may be the first person to die on Mars. Can he escape? Mark was the first person to walk on Mars. Now he may be the first person to die on Mars. Can he escape? Show less

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All Systems Red

All Systems Red

by Wells, Martha

Book - 2017

A security droid called SecUnit hacks its own programming, watches a long-running soap opera, and reluctantly defends some humans when others go rogue. A security droid called SecUnit hacks its own programming, watches a long-running soap opera, and reluctantly defends some humans when others go rogue. Show less

A security droid called SecUnit hacks its own programming, watches a long-running soap opera, and reluctantly defends some humans when others go rogue. A security droid called SecUnit hacks its own programming, watches a long-running soap opera, and reluctantly defends some humans when others go rogue. Show less

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Shrill

Shrill

Notes From A Loud Woman

by West, Lindy

Book - 2016

West’s essays address topics from being a woman on the Internet, to body image, trolls, and shyness. West’s essays address topics from being a woman on the Internet, to body image, trolls, and shyness. Show less

West’s essays address topics from being a woman on the Internet, to body image, trolls, and shyness. West’s essays address topics from being a woman on the Internet, to body image, trolls, and shyness. Show less

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The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

A Novel

by Whitehead, Colson

Book - 2016

Cora and Caesar escape slavery in Georgia, only to find a real underground railroad that will take them to safety, until they learn of the trap that awaits them and other fugitive slaves. Cora and Caesar escape slavery in Georgia, only to find a real underground railroad that will take them to safety, until they learn of the trap that awaits them and other fugitive slaves. Show less

Cora and Caesar escape slavery in Georgia, only to find a real underground railroad that will take them to safety, until they learn of the trap that awaits them and other fugitive slaves. Cora and Caesar escape slavery in Georgia, only to find a real underground railroad that will take them to safety, until they learn of the trap that awaits them and other fugitive slaves. Show less

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