December Picks
The Infernal Devices Trilogy by Cassandra Clare
The series follows Tessa Gray, an orphaned American teenage girl who discovers she has the power to shape-shift but doesn't bear a mark that shows she is a warlock. She is forced to learn how to control this newly established power and navigate the new world of the Shadowhunters.
The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsCommuter
Rachel Watson catches daily glimpses of a seemingly perfect couple, Scott and Megan, from the window of her train. One day, Watson witnesses something shocking unfold in the backyard of the strangers' home. Rachel tells the authorities what she thinks she saw after learning that Megan is now missing and feared dead. Unable to trust her own memory, the troubled woman begins her own investigation, while police suspect that Rachel may have crossed a dangerous line.
Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
Depressed by the emptiness of her life, 20-something Veronika attempts to commit suicide through an overdose, but survives. Waking up in a mental hospital under the supervision of Dr. Blake , Veronika learns that her attempt has fatally damaged her heart, leaving her with weeks to live. Initially determined to kill herself rather than wait for death, Veronika's will to live is rekindled by Edward, a handsome fellow patient.
Simon vs The Homo Sapien's Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight.
Paper Towns by John Green
The novel is about the coming-of-age of the protagonist, Quentin "Q" Jacobsen and his search for Margo Roth Spiegelman, his neighbor and childhood sweetheart.
