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#SubwayLibrary Suggestions: Books for Young Adults
There's so much available to read on the #SubwayLibrary—a service that delivers free e-books brought to you by MTA, Transit Wireless, and NYC's libraries—it can be hard to choose which books to peruse on your commute. Lucky for you, we're going to put together a list of our favorite titles in a given category every week, so you can get the best recommendations for what to read from our NYPL experts.
This week's category: books for young adults. These six great books have crossover appeal for teens, adults, and everyone in between. Whether you're looking for romance, horror, or a great coming-of-age story, you can find your next great subway read here:
The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas
Starr’s oldest friend is shot and killed right in front of her, and his murder becomes national news. This is a story about police brutality, racism, inequality, and what it means to grow up -- with characters you can’t forget. Excerpt; an hour read.
Museum of Heartbreak, by Meg Leder
In this quirky romance, two characters make out in the stacks at the Strand. Need we say more? Excerpt; a half-hour read.
Dracula, by Bram Stoker
Read the original vampire novel! He doesn’t sparkle, but Count Dracula set the tone for every vampire who’s ever walked in his creepy footsteps. Full text; a 4+-hour read.
Stonewall: Breaking Out in the Fight for Gay Rights, by Ann Bausum
Learn the true story of the 1969 raid and riots at the Stonewall Inn. Excerpt; a half-hour read.
Not If I See You First, by Eric Lindstrom
The no-nonsense Parker Grant has created some serious "Rules": Don't treat her any differently because she's blind, and never take advantage. But as Parker struggles to stay strong and leave her past behind, she learns that maybe some "Rules" are made to be broken. Excerpt; a 2+-hour read.
Simon vs the Homo Sapiens' 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. Excerpt; an hour read.
Check out more information about #SubwayLibrary, including more of our favorite reads and instructions on how to access. What are your favorite young adult reads available on #SubwayLibrary? Share them with us in the comments.
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