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Curious about what books will be released in the months ahead so you can pre-order or reserve them? Then click on the months below.

Please note we have not included every book that is coming out, but rather some that caught our eye --- and that we thought should catch yours as well.

January 2012

Hardcover

Diabolical by , and - Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult 14+

When "slipped" angel Zachary and his werewolf pal, Kieren, arrive at a mysterious New England boarding school, they quickly find themselves in a hellish lockdown with an intriguing assortment of secretive, hand-picked students. 

Dragonswood by , and - Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult 12+

Tess, daughter of a blacksmith, has visions of the future, but she still doesn't expect to be accused of witchcraft, forced to flee with her two best friends, or offered shelter by the handsome and enigmatic Garth Huntsman, a warden for Dragonswood. 

Everneath by , and - Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult 14+

Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath. Now she’s returned --- to her old life, her family, her boyfriend --- and she has six months before she’s banished back to the underworld…this time forever. 

Getting Over Garrett Delaney by , and - Ficton , Romance, Young Adult 14+

Seventeen-year-old Sadie has been in love with her best friend, Garrett, for two painful years. When he leaves for the summer and falls for another girl, Sadie decides she needs a total Garrett detox, and embarks on a summer of personal reinvention.

Pink Smog: Becoming Weetzie Bat by , and - Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult 14+

Weetzie is Louise’s dad’s nickname for her, but it won’t stay put. Neither will her dad. But L.A. is a city full of strange angels, and Louise embarks on a journey to sift through the smog of her heartbreak, to grow her own wings, to become Weetzie.

The Fault in Our Stars by , and - Fiction, Romance, Young Adult 14+

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel is still terminal. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.

The Pregnancy Project: A Memoir by , and - Memoir, Nonfiction , Young Adult 14+

Gaby Rodriguez was repeatedly told she would end up a teen mom like her mother. As a high school project, she faked her own pregnancy to find out how her community would react. What she learned changed her life, and made international headlines in the process.

There is No Dog by , and - Ficton , Young Adult 12+

Like most teenage boys, Bob has convinced himself he’s in love. Unlike other teenage boys, Bob happens to be the creator of the world. As the earth and its weather patterns reflect his mood, mankind better watch out, because Bob is head over heels --- or at least he thinks he is.

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith - Fiction, Romance, Young Adult 12+

Poppy | 9780316122382 | Published January 2, 2012

Seventeen-year-old Hadley is stuck at JFK, late to her father's second wedding to a woman that Hadley's never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he's British, and he's in seat 18C. Hadley's in 18A. 

Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler - Ficton , Romance, Young Adult 14+

Simon Pulse | 9781442430358 | Published January 3, 2012

Ever since a betrayal destroyed her dreams, Hadley stays under the radar by baking cupcakes at her mom’s diner. When things start looking up and she gets a second chance --- and a cute, sweet guy walks into her life --- she must decide what she really wants. 

Black Boy White School by Brian F. Walker - Ficton , Young Adult 14+

HarperTeen | 9780061914836 | Published January 3, 2012

Anthony Jones has never been outside his rough East Cleveland neighborhood when he’s given a scholarship to an elite prep school in Maine. As he tries to adapt to a world that will never fully accept him, he realizes that home is becoming a place where he no longer belongs.

Cinder: Book One in the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer - Fantasy, Ficton , Science Fiction, Young Adult 12+

Feiwel & Friends | 9780312641894 | Published January 3, 2012

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl.

Pretty Little Secrets: A Pretty Little Liars Collection by Sara Shepard - Fiction, Young Adult 14+

HarperTeen | 9780062125910 | Published January 3, 2012

Rewind to junior year in Rosewood, Pennsylvania, to a winter break no one has ever heard about. Now that Alison’s murderer is in jail and A is dead, Hanna, Emily, Aria and Spencer can finally relax. Little do they know there’s a new A in town.

The Darlings in Love by Melissa Kantor - Ficton , Young Adult 11+

Hyperion Book CH | 9781423123699 | Published January 3, 2012

The Darlings have just begun their second semester of ninth grade, and love is in the air. In the face of both joy and heartbreak, they know that they'll always have each other. Boys come and go, but the Darlings are still forever.

A Million Suns: An Across the Universe Novel by Beth Revis - Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller, Young Adult 12+

Razorbill | 9781595143983 | Published January 10, 2012

It's been three months since Amy was unplugged. There may be hope: Elder has assumed leadership of Godspeed, the spaceship where they’re trapped. But when he discovers a shocking secret, he and Amy race to discover the truth behind life on Godspeed. 

Hallowed: An Unearthly Novel by Cynthia Hand - Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult 13+

HarperTeen | 9780061996184 | Published January 17, 2012

In this sequel to UNEARTHLY, Clara Gardner is torn between her love for Tucker and her complicated feelings about the roles she and Christian seem destined to play. And she is shocked to learn that someone she loves will die in a matter of months. 

In Darkness by Nick Lake - Ficton , Young Adult 14+

Bloomsbury USA Childrens | 9781599907437 | Published January 17, 2012

"Shorty" is a Haitian boy trapped among ruins when the earth explodes around him. Surrounded by bodies and desperately weak, death seems imminent. But then he becomes aware of another presence --- one reaching out to him across 200 years of history. 

Lovetorn by Kavita Daswani - Ficton , Romance, Young Adult 13+

HarperTeen | 9780061673115 | Published January 17, 2012

Shalini has just arrived in L.A. from India. Everything about her is different --- especially the fact that she has been engaged since she was three, to a boy back in India. But when she meets Toby, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself.

Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey - Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult 12+

Walker Childrens | 9780802721891 | Published January 17, 2012

For 17 years, Eloise Hart had no idea the world of Faery even existed. Now she has been abducted and trapped in the Rath of Lord Strahan, King of Faery. Strahan was only meant to rule for seven years. But he won't comply, and now chaos threatens both worlds.

Try Not to Breathe by Jennifer R. Hubbard - Ficton , Young Adult 14+

Viking Juvenile | 9780670013906 | Published January 19, 2012

Ryan is 16, post-suicidal, and trying to figure out what to do after a stint in a mental hospital. Then Nicki barges into his world, brimming with life, and asking questions about Ryan's depression that no one else has ever been brave enough --- or cared enough --- to ask. 

Fallen in Love: A Fallen Novel in Stories by Lauren Kate - Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Short Stories, Young Adult 12+

Delacorte Books for Young Readers | 9780385742610 | Published January 24, 2012

FALLEN IN LOVE includes four original new stories collected in a new novel set in the Middle Ages by Lauren Kate. It gives fans the never-revealed stories of Fallen characters as they intertwine with the epic love story of Luce and Daniel.
The Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey - Fiction

Harper | 9780062064226 | Published January 24, 2012

The resonant story of a young woman’s struggle to take charge of her own future, THE FLIGHT OF GEMMA HARDY is a modern take on Charlotte Brontë’s classic, JANE EYRE.  

Music Was It: Young Leonard Bernstein by Susan Goldman Rubin - Biography, Music

Charlesbridge Publishing | 9781580893442 | Published January 25, 2012

Beginning with Lenny's childhood in Boston and ending with his triumphant conducting debut at Carnegie Hall with the New York Philharmonic when he was just twenty-five, MUSIC WAS IT draws readers into the energetic, passionate, challenging music-filled life of young Leonard Bernstein.

The Dead of Winter by Chris Priestley - Ficton , Horror, Suspense, Young Adult 12+

Bloomsbury USA Childrens | 9781599907451 | Published January 31, 2012

After Michael's parents die, he is invited to stay with his guardian in a desolate country house. He begins to suspect something is not quite right on the day he arrives when he spots a mysterious woman out in the frozen mists. But little can prepare him for the solitude of the house itself.

The Edumacation of Jay Baker by Jay Clark - Fiction, Young Adult 14+

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) | 9780805092561 | Published January 31, 2012

Root for Jay Baker as he exchanges ego-blows with his mortal enemy, gets awkward around his dream girl(s), loses his marbles in a Bermudian love triangle, watches his parents' relationship implode, and, finally, learns to keep it real and be himself(ish).

Paperback

Abandon by , and - Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult 12+

When Pierce first sees him, she thinks he is a murderer. She's right about one thing --- he does take lives. But not in the way she ever imagined. As she gets closer to the truth about the death of someone close to her, unexpected secrets are revealed, even in her own heart.

Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK by , and - Christian, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult 15+

Sixteen-year-old Addison Blakely has tirelessly played the role of PK --- preacher’s kid --- her entire life. But after Wes Keegan revs his motorcycle into town and into her heart, Addison begins to wonder how much of her faith is her own and how much has been handed to her.

Night Road by , and - Fiction
The Dinosaur Hunter by , and - Fiction, Mystery

Cowboy and former homicide detective Mike Wire retreats to Montana after a stressful career in Hollywood. When a paleontologist and his assistants arrive hoping to dig, Mike knows that once discovered, those bones won’t stay buried, and not everyone hunting for them is doing it in the interest of science.

The Lover’s Dictionary by , and - Fiction

How does one talk about love? Taking a unique approach to this problem, the nameless narrator of David Levithan’s THE LOVER'S DICTIONARY has constructed the story of his relationship as a dictionary.

The Mockingbirds by , and - Fiction, Young Adult 12+

Themis Academy is a quiet boarding school with an exceptional student body. So when Alex Patrick is date-raped, she can either stay silent and hope someone helps, or enlist the aid of the Mockingbirds --- a secret society of students dedicated to righting the wrongs of the student body.

The Running Dream by , and - Fiction, Young Adult 12+

Sixteen-year-old Jessica lives to run. So when a tragic bus accident leaves her with an amputated leg, her entire world screeches to a painful dead end. But with the help of her friends and a hidden strength discovered deep within, she just may find the courage --- and the means --- to run again.

Wolfsbane: A Nightshade Novel by , and - Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult 14+

When Calla Tor wakes up in the lair of the Searchers, her sworn enemies, she's certain her days are numbered. But then the Searchers make her an offer, one that gives her the chance to destroy her former masters and save the pack --- and the man --- she left behind.

Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg - Fiction, Young Adult 12+

Point | 9780545240789 | Published January 1, 2012

The girls at the prestigious Longbourn Academy become obsessed with the prom. Lizzie Bennet is happy about her friend Jane's burgeoning romance with Charles Bingley, but less than impressed by Charles's friend, Will Darcy. Clearly, Darcy is a pompous jerk --- so why does Lizzie find herself drawn to him anyway?

The Clone Codes #2: Cyborg by Patricia C. McKissack, Frederick L. McKissack, and John McKissack - Adventure, Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult 12+

Scholastic Press | 9780439929868 | Published January 1, 2012

In this installment of The Clone Codes, Houston, a Cyborg, tells his story. Set in the year 2130, Houston is considered less than human because of his synthetic body and organ replacements, and must fight to overcome the rules of his strange universe.

The Jerk Magnet: Life at Kingston High, Book 1 by Melody Carlson - Christian, Christian Fiction, Fiction

Revell | 9780800719623 | Published January 1, 2012

When Chelsea Martin’s future stepmother helps her transform from gawky and geeky into the hottest girl at her new school, Chelsea is pretty sure it’s the best thing that ever happened to her. But her hot new look has a downside. She’s attracting lots of guys who all have one thing in common: they’re jerks.

The Last Summer of the Death Warriors by Francisco X. Stork - Fiction, Young Adult 12+

Scholastic Paperbacks | 9780545151344 | Published January 1, 2012

When Pancho arrives at St. Anthony's Home, he knows his time there will be short: If his plans succeed, he'll soon be arrested for the murder of his sister's killer. But then he's assigned to help D.Q., who has brain cancer and a "Death Warrior's Manifesto” that will change Pancho’s life for good.

Dark Flame: The Immortals, Book 4 by Alyson Noël - Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult 12+

Martin Griffith's House | 9780312583750 | Published January 3, 2012

Ever is trying to help Haven transition into life as an immortal. But with Haven drunk on her new powers and acting recklessly, she poses the ultimate threat --- exposing their secret world to the outside. As Ever struggles to keep the Immortals hidden, it only propels Haven closer to the enemy --- Roman and his evil companions.

Close to Famous by Joan Bauer

Puffin | 9780142420171 | Published January 5, 2012

When 12-year-old Foster and her mother land in the tiny town of Culpepper, they don't know what to expect. But soon Foster, who dreams of having her own cooking show one day, lands herself a gig baking for the local coffee shop, and gets herself some help in overcoming her biggest challenge --- learning to read.

First Date by Krista McGee - Christian, Christian Fiction, Fiction

Thomas Nelson | 9781401684884 | Published January 10, 2012

The last thing Addy Davidson wants is to be on a reality TV show where the prize is a prom date with the President's son. She's focused on her schoolwork so she can get a scholarship to an Ivy League college, uncomfortable in the spotlight, never been on a date, and didn't even audition for it. But she got selected anyway.

Throat by R. A. Nelson - Fiction, Supernatural Thriller, Thriller, Young Adult 14+

Ember | 9780375861383 | Published January 10, 2012

Seventeen-year-old Emma feels cursed by her epilepsy --- until the lost night. A grand mal seizure interrupted the attack of Wirtz, a vampire, and left Emma with all a vampire's powers --- but no need to drink blood. 

Forbidden by Syrie James and Ryan M. James - Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult 13+

HarperTeen | 9780062027894 | Published January 24, 2012

Claire Brennan has been attending Emerson Academy for two years now and is desperate to stay put for the rest of high school. So there’s no way she’s going to tell her mom about the psychic visions she’s been having or the creepy warnings that she’s in danger.

Split by Swati Avasthi - Fiction, Young Adult 14+

Ember | 9780375863417 | Published January 24, 2012

First-time novelist Swati Avasthi has created a riveting portrait of what happens after. After you’ve said enough, after you’ve run, after you’ve made the split. How do you begin to live again?

One of Our Thursdays Is Missing by Jasper Fforde - Fiction, Mystery

Penguin (Non-Classics) | 9780143120513 | Published January 31, 2012