Recommended Reading | Ocean County Library

The current Stafford Branch will be closed as of May 1st, in anticipation of the new Stafford branch opening in the summer.

LGBTQ+

Books where queer representation is at the forefront.

Tags: Teen Booklist
Science Fiction

Robots, rebels, time travelers, strange technology, and more!

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Realistic Fiction

Books solidly grounded in real life - these stories could actually happen!

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Award Winners

Standout Young Adult books that have won a national award for Young Adult literature, like the Printz, Alex, Edwards, Morris, Odyssey, or Excellence in Nonfiction.

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Clean Reads

Popular titles that avoid sexually explicit scenes, graphically violent descriptions, and/or excessive use of profanity.

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Horror

Looking for a little fear, dread, repulsion, or terror? You’ve come to the right place – enter if you dare!

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Reluctant Readers

Not a huge reader? Don’t worry, these titles are quick reads selected just for teens.

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Fantasy

Novels set in fantastical worlds with epic adventures.

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Mental Health Matters

Features characters dealing with some form of mental health condition or situation, and strives to remove the stigma attached to mental health disorders.

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Asian Pacific American Heritage

Celebrate the diverse experiences of Asian-American and Pacific Islander authors and characters.

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