Read below to find our staff picks for October 2024 and learn more about these must-reads!
Under the Same Stars
By Libba Bray
On Sale February 4th
Ages 12-18
“I cannot stop raving about New York Times bestselling and Printz Award winning author Libba Bray’s latest dazzling YA novel, Under the Same Stars! This page-turning and propulsive historical mystery unravels across three timelines—1940s Germany during the height of WWII, 1980s West Berlin in the midst of the Cold War, and 2020 New York City in the center of the pandemic. Following the disappearance of two girls during World War II and the secrets of their beloved tree, this novel spans across these three different timelines to unravel a mystery that culminates into cinematic and earth-shattering revelations. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale and Salt to the Sea, Under the Same Stars is a sweeping and hopeful story about resistance as an act of love, and love as an act of resistance. At its core, this unforgettable novel is a timely examination of truth, rebellion, reconciliation, and what must be sacrificed for a better world. With gorgeous prose, rich characters, atmospheric settings, and a masterfully layered triple timeline-spanning plot, Under the Same Stars is simply unputdownable and a must-read.” – Alexandra Quill, Senior Marketing Manger
Oasis
By Guojing
On Sale February 18th
Ages 8-12
“I was really excited to see a sci-fi graphic novel for young readers. Oasis by Guojing comes out next winter and is an excellent read. Two rural children are left to their own devices but are able to reconfigure a robot to take the place of their mom, who is absent while working in town to provide for them. The new AI mom fulfills the role of caretaker when their real mom can’t be there. This tender book with cozy art is a letter to the left-behind children who spend days wishing for their caretaker to return.” – Elysse Villalobos, Associate Marketing Manager
Once for Yes
By Allie Millington
On Sale March 25th!
Ages 8-12
“Allie Millington’s Olivetti has been a favorite of all of ours this year, so it’s no surprise that her sophomore middle grade novel Once for Yes was at the top of my reading list for 2025. And wow, it did not disappoint! Once for Yes is a second surefire hit from Allie Millington, one of my favorite new voices in middle grade. As with Olivetti, Allie demonstrates just how skilled she is with characterization. Narrated in turns by tenants of an older apartment building and by the apartment building itself, every voice jumps off the page, inviting the reader into this story about grief, friendship, and healing.” – Mary Van Akin, Director of School & Library Marketing
