9th-12th Grade OBOB Books 24/25

Bluebird

By: Sharon Cameron
Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan
Length: 15 hours 15 minutes

Sharon Cameron delivers another immersive, heartbreaking, uplifting historical novel, set in postwar New York City.In 1946, Eva leaves behind the rubble of Berlin for the streets of New York City, stepping from the fiery aftermath of one war into another, far colder one, where power is more important than principles, and lies are more... Read more

Cinder

Book One of the Lunar Chronicles

The Lunar Chronicles: Book #1

By: Marissa Meyer
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler
Length: 10 hours 2 minutes

“Cinderella is a cyborg, the prince and his palace are in New Beijing, the wicked stepmother is outdone by a vicious queen from outer space, and a plague adds to all the peril, but the adventure, romance, and heroism are as epic and enchanting as ever in this sci-fi young adult retelling of the classic fairy tale. If you love fairy tales, you’ll... Read more

Delicious Monsters

By: Liselle Sambury
Narrated by: Sandra Okuboyejo
Length: 15 hours 11 minutes

“A haunted house thriller packed with cryptic mystery, dark humor, and bone-chilling twists.” —Ryan Douglass, New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston

The Haunting of Hill House meets Sadie in this “genuinely terrifying” (School Library Journal, starred review) psychological thriller following two teen girls navigating... Read more

The Demon King

Seven Realms: Book #1

By: Cinda Williams Chima
Narrated by: Carol Monda
Length: 15 hours 10 minutes

New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima's first installment in a thrilling new fantasy series, in which the lives of Han Alister and the brave Princess Raisa collide in a magical and dangerous adventure.

One day Han Alister catches three young wizards setting fire to the sacred mountain of Hanalea. Han takes an amulet away from... Read more

The House in the Cerulean Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #1

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

“It is rare to find a book of substance with a happy ending. THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA is that book. Middle-aged, portly, queer Linus Baker is a by-the-book, no-nonsense Case Manager in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth - and his lonely heart cares what happens to the magical children who have been placed in segregated orphanages.... Read more

Invisible Son

By: Kim Johnson
Narrated by: Guy Lockard & Kim Johnson
Length: 10 hours 8 minutes

“This book is about so much more than a kid home from juvie trying to connect with his crush and clear his name. Set during COVID, you'll be surprised at the depth of this YA novel as it expounds the complexity of the time for families, teens, students, minorities, communities and the country. Guy Lockard narrates with playfulness, urgency and... Read more

Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee

By: Jeff Zentner
Narrated by: Sophie Amoss & Phoebe Strole
Length: 10 hours 19 minutes

"Anyone can break your heart--Jeff Zentner can also make you laugh out loud!" --RAINBOW ROWELL, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Carry On and Eleanor & Park

From the award winning author of The Serpent King comes a contemporary novel about two best friends who must make tough decisions about their futures--and the TV show they host--in... Read more

Saints of the Household

By: Ari Tison
Narrated by: Timothy Pabon & Alejandro Ruiz
Length: 4 hours 24 minutes

Saints of the Household is a haunting contemporary YA about an act of violence in a small-town--beautifully told by a debut Indigenous Costa Rican-American writer--that will take your breath away.
Max and Jay have always depended on one another for their survival. Growing up with a physically abusive father, the two Bribri American brothers have... Read more

Tokyo Ever After

A Novel

Tokyo Ever After: Book #1

By: Emiko Jean
Narrated by: Ali Ahn
Length: 9 hours 33 minutes

"Narrator Ali Ahn gives this young adult rom-com fun doses of personality and sass...Ahn's accents and Japanese pronunciations ring true as she clearly differentiates characters of different ages and nationalities." -- AudioFile Magazine

A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB YA PICK!

The Princess Diaries meets Crazy Rich Asians in Emiko... Read more

Elatsoe

By: Darcie Little Badger
Narrated by: Kinsale Hueston
Length: 9 hours 1 minute

Imagine an America very similar to our own. It's got homework, best friends, and pistachio ice cream.There are some differences. This America has been shaped dramatically by the magic, monsters, knowledge, and legends of its peoples, those Indigenous and those not. Some of these forces are charmingly every day, like the ability to make an orb of... Read more

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

By: Axie Oh
Narrated by: Rosa Escoda
Length: 8 hours 50 minutes

“I absolutely loved this book! It is enchanting, complex, and rich with magic, myths, and the cozy vibes and world of the spirit realm. Korean mythology meets Spirited Away - what more could you want! The story and characters captured my heart. The audiobook is awesome - give it a listen to on Libro.fm! Read more

If You Could See the Sun

By: Ann Liang
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 9 hours 2 minutes

"Academic rivals portrayed to perfection… An all-time top favorite." —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends 

"Utterly unique, thought-provoking, and wonderfully written." —Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a Boyfriend

In this genre-bending , speculative YA debut, a Chinese... Read more