Gail’s Recommendations
Hate List by Jennifer Brown
Sixteen-year-old Valerie returns to school the year after her boyfriend commits a school shooting. Valerie, her school, and her family are unsure whether she is a villain or a hero.
Crash Into Me by Albert Borris
Four suicidal teenagers on a “celebrity suicide road trip,” visit the graves of famous people who have killed themselves as they travel across the country, with the intention of ending their lives in Death Valley, California. Fans of Jay Asher’s 13 Reasons Why might find this new novel a “hopeful alternative.” (Kirkus Reviews 6/01/09)
Your Recommendations
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles, Walker Books, 2008
This novel is a full blown, modern take on Romeo and Juliet. The well-developed characters capture and hold the reader’s attention. The most compelling aspect is the fact that the racial divides and school cliques can be breached to form an amazing bond. This book is appropriate for ages 14 and up in my opinion. This book has a broad general teen appeal and this book is at the top of the quality scale.
Reviewed by: Laura
Number of Pages: 360
The library has a collection of galley books that teens can read and review. These are physically housed in the Youth Department. You’ll find a listing of our Galley Books on the Keene Public Library YA 
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