Teen Books recommended by Teen Librarian Eliana Luke
The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga
The Apothecary Diaries are a popular manga! Main character Maomao, trained in herbal medicine, is forced to work in a palace full of mystery and intrigue. Follow her as she solves a “curse” afflicting the imperial family. Full of engaging art and expressive characters, this manga series will entertain.
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A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur
An exciting story about a cruel king, a female main character working to save her sister, and an enemies to lovers romance with an unexpected member of the royal family. Set in 1506 Joseon, this fiction book lightly references the history of the real King Yeonsan, a violent tyrant. Follow along with main character Iseul as she strives to save her sister.
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Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
Originally written in 1997, this gripping story remains entertaining more than a quarter century later. Into Thin Air is the harrowing account of Jon Krakauer’s fateful Mt. Everest climb. On his descent, a terrible storm claimed the lives of several climbers. Krakauer examines what drives people to the summit, disregarding the risks.
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