Recommendations based on Monday's Not Comingby Tiffany D. Jackson

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. The Wedding Date

    by Jasmine Guillory
    A chance meeting leads to a fake wedding date, but sparks fly and they must navigate a long-distance relationship.

    A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance in this fun and flirty multicultural romance debut by, New York Times, bestselling author Jasmine ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Crossover

    by Kwame Alexander
    Two brothers explore the joys and struggles of adolescence through the power of basketball.

    New York Times, bestseller ∙ Newbery Medal Winner ∙, Coretta Scott King Honor Award ∙,2015 YALSA 2015 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults,∙, 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Proposal

    by Jasmine Guillory
    A public proposal gone wrong leads to an unexpected fake engagement between two acquaintances. Will it turn into something real?

    The author of, The Wedding Date, serves up a novel about what happens when a public proposal doesn't turn into a happy ending, thanks to a woman who knows exactly how to make one on her own... When ... (Goodreads)

  4. Hold Still

    by Nina LaCour
    A young girl navigates the grief of losing her best friend through photography and self-discovery.

    An arresting story about starting over after a friend’s suicide, from a breakthrough new voice in YA fiction. dear caitlin, there are so many things that i want so badly to tell you but i just can’t. ... (Goodreads)

  5. Children of Blood and Bone

    by Tomi Adeyemi
    In a world where magic has been suppressed, a young girl fights to bring it back and overthrow the oppressive monarchy.

    The novel takes place in the fictional land of Orïsha, inhabited by two distinct people: divîners, who have the capability to become magical maji and are marked by white hair, and non-magical ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Silver Sparrow

    by Tayari Jones
    Two teenage girls navigate their complicated relationship as sisters and daughters of a bigamist father in 1980s Atlanta.

    Dana Lynn Yarboro's parents meet in Atlanta, Georgia when her father is buying an anniversary present for his wife. Her mother, a young divorcée named Gwen Yarboro, becomes James Witherspoon's ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Far from the Tree

    by Robin Benway
    A story of family, love and acceptance, exploring the power of chosen family.

    National Book Award Winner, PEN America Award Winner, and New York Times Bestseller! Perfect for fans of, This Is Us, Robin Benway’s beautiful interweaving story of three very different teenagers ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Storm Cursed

    by Patricia Briggs
    Mercy Thompson, a shape-shifting coyote, must protect her friends and the world from a dangerous supernatural storm.

    In this powerful entry in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series, Mercy Thompson must face a deadly enemy to defend all she loves... My name is Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman, and I am a car ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Last Time I Lied

    by Riley Sager
    A young artist returns to the summer camp where her friends disappeared years ago, only to find herself caught in a web of lies and secrets.

    Fifteen years ago, summer camper Emma Davis watched sleepily as her three cabin mates snuck out of their cabin in the dead of night. The last she–and anyone--saw of them was Vivian closing the cabin ... (Goodreads)

  10. Sadie

    by Courtney Summers
    Sadie's sister is murdered and she goes on a mission to find the killer. Told through her perspective and a podcast host's investigation.

    "Sadie,: a novel for readers of any age, and a character as indelible as a scar. Flat-out dazzling." — A. J. Finn, #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Woman in the Window, A, New York ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. All-American Girl

    by Meg Cabot
    A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of high school life.

    Samantha Madison lives in Washington, D.C and is a sophomore at John Adams Preparatory School . An outcast, she has only one friend, Catherine. Sam is a huge fan of Gwen Stefani and often laments ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Dear Martin

    by Nic Stone
    An African American student's reflections on racial injustice, sparked by the shooting of an unarmed black teen.

    Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning debut. Justyce McAllister is ... (Goodreads)

  13. The One

    by John Marrs
    Five strangers are brought together by a mysterious genetic testing company, revealing secrets that could change the world.

    Soon to be a major TV Series! A Wall Street Journal Best Science Fiction Book of 2018 “Just try to put this gripping thriller down once you pick it up.” — AARP “A shock on every other page.” — Wall ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Poet X

    by Elizabeth Acevedo
    A young girl in Harlem discovers her love for slam poetry as a way to express herself and navigate the challenges of her conservative Dominican family.

    Xiomara Batista is a fifteen-year-old Dominican teenager living in Harlem, who loves to write poetry. Though she longs to share it with the world, her religious mother is only concerned with her ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Heart's Invisible Furies

    by John Boyne
    A man's life journey spanning seven decades and three continents, searching for love and acceptance.

    Cyril Avery is not a real Avery or at least that’s what his adoptive parents tell him. And he never will be. But if he isn’t a real Avery, then who is he? Born out of wedlock to a teenage girl cast ... (Goodreads)

  16. My Sister, the Serial Killer

    by Oyinkan Braithwaite
    A darkly comedic novel about a Nigerian woman who must cover up her sister's murders.

    NOMINATED FOR THE 2019 BOOKER PRIZE, WINNER OF THE LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR MYSTERY/THRILLER,FINALIST FOR THE 2019 WOMEN'S PRIZE, Korede’s sister Ayoola is many things: the favorite child, the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Crazy Rich Asians

    by Kevin Kwan
    An entertaining look at the extravagant lifestyles of the ultra-wealthy in Singapore.

    The book is told from the perspective of five main characters: Rachel Chu, Nicholas (Nick) Young, Eleanor Young, Astrid Leong, and Edison Cheng. The story revolves around the grand wedding of ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Book of Luke

    by Jenny O'Connell
    A high school senior navigates love, friendship, and family while trying to figure out her future.

    Emily Abbott has always been considered the Girl Most Likely to Be Nice – but lately being nice hasn't done her any good. Her parents have decided to move the family from Chicago back to their ... (Goodreads)

  19. Saga, Volume 3

    by Brian K. Vaughan
    A family's epic adventure of survival in a dangerous and unpredictable universe.

    The Eisner, Harvey, and Hugo Award-winning phenomenon continues, as new parents Marko and Alana travel to an alien world to visit their hero, while the family's pursuers finally close in on their ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. An American Marriage

    by Tayari Jones
    A newlywed couple's lives are torn apart when the husband is wrongfully convicted of a crime. The novel explores love, loyalty, and injustice.

    Roy, a sales representative for a textbook company, and Celestial, an artist specializing in custom made baby dolls, are newlyweds who live in Atlanta. After their first year of marriage they travel ... (Wikipedia)

  21. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

    by Denise Mina
    A journalist and a hacker team up to solve a decades-old disappearance case, uncovering dark secrets along the way.

    The official graphic novel adaptation of Stieg Larsson's THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. Harriet Vanger, a scion of one of Sweden's wealthiest families disappeared over forty years ago. All these ... (Goodreads)

  22. NOT A BOOK: Lore Olympus, Season 1

    by NOT A BOOK

    Witness what the gods do…after dark. The friendships and the lies, the gossip and the wild parties, and of course, forbidden love. Because it turns out, the gods aren’t so different from us after ... (Goodreads)

  23. The House on Mango Street

    by Sandra Cisneros
    A young girl navigates life in a poor Latino neighborhood, dreaming of a better future and finding her voice through writing.

    The bestselling coming-of-age classic, acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught in schools and universities alike, and translated around the world from the winner of the 2018 ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Lodestar

    by Shannon Messenger
    Sophie Foster navigates a dangerous world of politics and betrayal as she tries to uncover the truth about her past and save her loved ones.

    A, New York Times, bestselling series A, USA TODAY, bestselling series A California Young Reader Medal–winning series Dark schemes unfold and Sophie’s loyalty is pushed to the limit in this thrilling ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel

    by Sara Farizan
    Leila, a Persian-American teenager, navigates her first crush on a girl while dealing with cultural expectations and family dynamics.

    At Armstead Academy, everyone knows everything about everyone. Well, everyone thinks they know everything . . ., Leila has made it most of the way through Armstead Academy without having a crush on ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Flashback

    by Shannon Messenger
    A girl with the ability to revisit memories is recruited by a secret organization to solve a mystery. But the truth may be too much to handle.

    In this unforgettable seventh book in the, New York Times, and, USA TODAY, bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie must let the past and present blur together, because the deadliest ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963

    by Christopher Paul Curtis
    The Watson family travels from Michigan to Alabama during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, experiencing racism and tragedy.

    The Newbery Honor-winning American classic, The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963 , celebrates 20 years with this anniversary edition featuring a special letter from Christopher Paul Curtis and an ... (Goodreads)

  28. See How They Run

    by Ally Carter
    A group of teenagers on a class trip to Russia get caught up in a dangerous espionage plot.

    Some Secrets Are Better Left Unfound. For the past three years, Grace Blakely has been desperate to find out the truth about her mother's murder. She thought it would bring her peace. She thought it ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Click

    by Kayla Miller
    Olive wants to be friends with the new girl in school, but she's afraid to approach her. Can she overcome her shyness and make a new friend?

    From, The, New York Times, bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about friendship and finding where you "click" in middle school, perfect for fans of, Smile, and, Real ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Smoke in the Sun

    by Renée Ahdieh
    In feudal Japan, Mariko infiltrates a clan to uncover the truth behind an assassination attempt. She discovers secrets and falls in love.

    For weeks, seventeen-year-old Mariko pretended to be a boy to infiltrate the notorious Black Clan and bring her would-be murderer to justice. She didn't expect to find a place for herself among the ... (Goodreads)