Teen Book Club 2022-2023

If you’re in grade 9-12 and love reading, join us in our Teen Book Club! On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, we'll meet to discuss books and play games. We are currently planning to meet in person this year.

Free book at registration while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of the Sherwood Public Library.

Books read in Teen Book Club may contain mature content.

Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov or call 503-625-6688 to register and get your book.

Time: 4-5 p.m.

Dates: Oct 2022-May 2023, 2nd Wednesday of each month

• Oct 12th, 2022
• Nov 9th, 2022
• Dec 14th, 2022
• Jan 11th, 2023
• Feb 8th, 2023
• Mar 8th, 2023
• Apr 12th, 2023
• May 10th, 2023

Place: Sherwood Public Library Community Room, First Floor Lobby

Book List: 

Oct 12, 2022: Lovely War, by Julie Berry

"The Greek goddess Aphrodite recounts two tales of tragic love during WWI to her husband, Hephaestus, and her lover, Ares, in a luxe Manhattan hotel room at the height of World War II. She seeks to answer the age-old question: "Why are Love and War eternally drawn to one another?" but her quest for a conclusion that will satisfy her jealous husband uncovers a multi-threaded tale of prejudice, trauma, and music..." - from the publisher

Nov 9th, 2022: A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix, by C. B. Lee

"Two intrepid girls hunt for a legendary treasure on the deadly high seas in this YA remix of the classic adventure novel Treasure Island." - from Goodreads

Dec 14th, 2022: Early Departures, by Justin Reynolds

"What if you could bring your best friend back to life--but only for a short time? Jamal's best friend, Q, doesn't know that he died, and that he's about to die again. He doesn't know that Jamal tried to save him. And that the reason they haven't been friends for two years is because Jamal blames Q for the accident that killed his parents. But what if Jamal could have a second chance? A new technology allows Q to be reanimated for a few weeks before he dies permanently. And Q's mom is not about to let anyone ruin this miracle by telling Q about his impending death. So how can Jamal fix everything if he can't tell Q the truth?" - from the publisher

Jan 11th, 2023: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, by Holly Jackson

"As her senior capstone project, Pippa Fitz-Amobi is determined to find the real killer in a closed, local murder case, but not everyone wants her meddling in the past." - from the WCCLS website

Feb 8th, 2023: A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World, by C.A. Fletcher

"The world used to be crowded before all the people went away, but Griz and his parents were never lonely on their remote island. They had each other and their dogs. Then the thief came. There may be no laws left, but if someone steals your dog, you can expect someone to come after you, because what's the point of love if you're not loyal."- from the WCCLS website

Mar 8th, 2023: Darius the Great is Not Okay, by Adib Khorram

"Clinically-depressed Darius Kellner, a high school sophomore, travels to Iran to meet his grandparents, but it is their next-door neighbor, Sohrab, who changes his life."- from the WCCLS website

Apr 12th, 2023: Gearbreakers, by Zoe Hana Mikuta

"The shadow of Godolia's tyrannical rule is spreading, aided by their giant mechanized weapons known as Windups. War and oppression are everyday constants for the people of the Badlands, who live under the thumb of their cruel Godolia overlords.

Eris Shindanai is a Gearbreaker, a brash young rebel who specializes in taking down Windups from the inside. When one of her missions goes awry and she finds herself in a Godolia prison, Eris meets Sona Steelcrest, a cybernetically enhanced Windup pilot. At first Eris sees Sona as her mortal enemy, but Sona has a secret: She has intentionally infiltrated the Windup program to destroy Godolia from within.

As the clock ticks down to their deadliest mission yet, a direct attack to end Godolia's reign once and for all, Eris and Sona grow closer—as comrades, friends, and perhaps something more..." - adapted from the jacket
 

May 10th, 2023: Ashlords, by Scott Reintgen 

"Every year since the Ashlords were gifted phoenix horses by their gods, they've raced them. First into battle, then on great hunts, and finally for the pure sport of seeing who rode the fastest. Centuries of blood and fire carved their competition into a more modern spectacle: The Races. Over the course of a multi-day event, elite riders from clashing cultures vie to be crowned champion. But the modern version of the sport requires more than good riding. Competitors must be skilled at creating and controlling phoenix horses made of ash and alchemy, which are summoned back to life each sunrise with uniquely crafted powers to cover impossible distances and challenges before bursting into flames at sunset. But good alchemy only matters if a rider knows how to defend their phoenix horse at night. Murder is outlawed, but breaking bones and poisoning ashes? That's all legal and encouraged. In this year's Races, eleven riders will compete, but three of them have more to lose than the rest--a champion's daughter, a scholarship entrant, and a revolutionary's son. Who will attain their own dream of glory? Or will they all flame out in defeat?"--Amazon.com.