New Audiobooks In Sora

Posted on March 19, 2026 by calibrary

Welcome back, Gray Wolves — we’ve been adding a lot of new books to the library shelves — both print copies and digital!

Take a look at the CA Library collection in your Sora account — you’ll find thousands of eBooks and audiobooks across many different genres, including:

…and more! You can also browse the latest audiobooks in Sora, including these new titles:

The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price — Whether or not kids already have smartphones or social media accounts, this engaging guide is packed with surprising facts, a graphic novel, interactive challenges, secrets that tech leaders don’t want kids to know, and real-life anecdotes from young adults who regret getting smartphones at a young age and want to help the next generation avoid making the same mistakes. Also available as an eBook

“Will inspire balanced and thoughtful decision-making in a world where technology is designed to promote impulsivity” (Booklist).

How To Break Up With Your Phone by Catherine Price — Do you feel addicted to your phone? Do you frequently pick it up “just to check,” only to look up forty-five minutes later wondering where the time has gone? Does social media make you anxious? Have you tried to spend less time mindlessly scrolling — and failed? If so, this book is your solution. Also available as an eBook

“A comprehensive, step-by-step solution to spending less time with your phone and more time doing the things you love” (Booklist).

Burn The Water by Billy Ray — The year is 2425 and London is underwater; the city is now a jungle of empty skyscrapers, submerged streets, and strange deadly creatures. Fighting over the scraps of a world none can remember, two Houses, alike in fierceness and dedication to their cause — the Crowns and the Rogues — have been at war for centuries. Rafe is a captain and the fiercest soldier in the Rogue army. Jule holds the same rank in the Crown army; no one is deadlier. They are sworn enemies. And then they fall in love… Also available as an eBook

“In this postapocalyptic take on Romeo and Juliet, Ray deftly examines the brutality of war across an evocatively depicted vision of a future drowned metropolis” (Publishers Weekly).

Follow the Water: The Unbelievable True Story of a Teenager’s Survival in the Amazon by Ellen Cochrane — A captivating and incredible true story about a girl who fell out of a plane over the Amazon — and walked out of the jungle eleven days later, perfect for fans of Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet.

“Journalistically direct, occasionally graphically grisly, always compelling, this tale is more riveting than any work of fiction” (Kirkus Reviews).

Lies We Tell About The Stars by Susie Nadler — After an 8.1-magnitude earthquake hits, seventeen-year-old Celeste refuses to believe her best friend Nicky is dead, so when she finds his notebook, she teams up with Meo, a mysterious stranger who knew Nicky, and follows its clues on a dangerous quest across the country all the way to Florida. Also available as an eBook

“While the mystery’s resolution might not satisfy every reader, that’s exactly what makes this such a realistic coming-of-age story: the answers we’re looking for lie in the questions we’re afraid to ask” (Booklist).

One Step Forward by Marcie Flinchum Atkins — A compelling historical fiction novel in verse about Matilda Young — the youngest American suffragist imprisoned for picketing the White House to demand women’s right to vote. Raised in a politically divided family, Matilda wondered if she could be as courageous as her older sister who fought for suffrage. Joining the radical protest movement came with plenty of risk. Women were routinely scorned, harassed, arrested — and worse. And taking a stand for her rights could tear her family apart. Also available as an eBook

“Atkins’ skillful use of concrete poetry greatly enhances the work, exploring class conflicts as well as African American women’s struggles for the vote” (Kirkus Reviews).

Prodigal Tiger by Samantha Chong — An action-packed YA contemporary fantasy debut that brings vibrant Malaysian folklore to life. Eighteen-year-old Caroline Chua returns home to Penang to help find her missing brother and ends up in an epic battle with ghosts for control of the island. Also available as an eBook

“An expansively suspenseful tale deeply infused with magic, Malaysian cultural knowledge, and folklore that explores the weight of familial and social expectations, Chong’s debut is fun and fantastic” (Booklist).

The Right Call by Tommy Greenwald — From award-winning author Tommy Greenwald comes a thrilling companion novel to Game Changer that explores the growing pressures in youth sports, and the lengths some parents will go to make sure their kid comes out on top. Told through a combination of transcripts, articles, texts, and emails, star pitcher Cal must face the fallout after his father attacks an umpire during a game. Also available as an eBook

“Sports fans, especially baseball players, will enjoy the characters and perhaps identify with the pressure to succeed outside the classroom” (SLJ).

Stranded by Nikki Shannon Smith — When nature-loving Ava gets to leave New York City to live with her aunt in the Adirondack Mountains, she couldn’t be happier. But after her aunt is called away, she is left in the secluded cabin during a brutal winter storm. Surrounded by mountains blanketed with snow and ice, Ava is completely on her own. It’s the ultimate test . . . and her newly-developed survival skills may not be enough for her to last through the winter. Also available as an eBook

“I loved the story and the characters – couldn’t put it down! Adventure & wilderness survival set in the Adirondack Mountains” (Page Turner, Amazon review).

A Time Traveler’s History of Tomorrow by Kendall Kulper — A time-bending love story between a prickly young woman and a carefree stranger, who are tasked with saving the universe–after accidentally destroying it in the first place. Genevieve Newhouse and Ash Hargreaves weren’t supposed to meet like this. The gifted eighteen-year-olds cross paths at the 1934 Chicago World’s Fair, where Genevieve’s experimental physics project causes an apocalyptic explosion. Ash tries to avert catastrophe by gallantly rewinding time a few minutes, but instead, he transports them back to 1893. Also available as an eBook

“Snappy dialogue, dynamic supporting characters, and robust worldbuilding further serve to deliver a satisfying combination of sparkling romance and whirlwind adventure” (Publishers Weekly).

New eBooks in Sora!

Posted on March 10, 2026 by calibrary

We’re always adding new eBooks and Audiobooks to the CA Library collection in the Sora digital reading app — our digital library is open 24/7 all year round!

Take a look at the latest eBooks available in your Sora account, including these great titles:

Dinged by Tommy Greenwald — Fourteen-year-old star freshman quarterback Caleb Springer watches his father deteriorate from injuries he suffered playing the very same sport, forcing Caleb to consider whether playing football, the sport of his dreams, is worth risking irreparable physical harm. Also available as an audiobook

“Greenwald’s latest is set a few years later at the same school as in Game Changer” (Kirkus Reviews).

Icons – Kendrick Lamar: Revolutionary in Rhymes by Carla Mooney — One of the most influential rappers of his time, Kendrick Lamar has greatly impacted hip-hop and musical storytelling. From his first mixtape to a Pulitzer award-winning album to activism and philanthropy, learn more about Lamar’s career.

“A strong overview of Lamar’s personal history and work without getting lost in the weeds with details” (SLJ).

Icons – Taylor Swift: Queen of Reinvention by Carla Mooney — Chronicles Swift’s life and career, her rise to global stardom, and everything in between — from feuds and controversies to unparalleled fan support and Swift’s dedication to advocacy and social justice.

“Deeply inspiring portraits of women who have redefined what it means to be a superstar today” (Booklist).

Legend of the White Snake by Sher Lee — A snake spirit transforms into a boy and must hide his true identity after falling for a headstrong prince in this lush, romantic retelling of the traditional Chinese folktale. Also available as an audiobook

“Lush worldbuilding and flowing purple prose culminate in a story of love, loss, and destiny that pays homage to Chinese xianxia fantasy dramas” (Publishers Weekly).

“A wise, gripping, and poignant tale of a teen finding her way” (Kirkus Reviews).

The Oks Are Not OK by Grace K. Shim — When seventeen-year-old influencer Elena Ok’s family loses its fast-fashion fortune and flees to rural California, she is forced to confront her family’s dynamics, and when she begins helping local vendors at the Blaire Fair, she starts to rethink her definition of success. Also available as an audiobook

“For fans of Schitt’s Creek, a heartfelt humorous tale about finding your way back to family” (SLJ).

Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman — In 2067, stranded on Mars after an emergency evacuation, seventeen-year-old stowaway Cleo and rich-kid Hunter team up to stop a deadly explosion orchestrated by mercenaries, while battling their growing feelings for each other as they race against the clock. Also available as an audiobook

“Kaufman expertly blends futuristic technology and engaging characters to create an accessible, teen-centered sci-fi adventure” (Booklist).

“Sports fans, especially baseball players, will enjoy the characters and perhaps identify with the pressure to succeed outside the classroom” (SLJ).

Ten by Gretchen McNeil — A smart and terrifying teen horror novel inspired by Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. It was supposed to be the weekend of their lives–an exclusive house party on Henry Island. But what starts out as fun turns twisted after the discovery of a DVD with a sinister message: Vengeance is mine. And things only get worse from there. Also available as an audiobook

“McNeil’s claustrophobic setting and classic horror feints and twists still do the trick” (Publishers Weekly).

To The Bone by Alena Bruzas — This gripping, shocking, and exquisitely crafted survival story reveals the truth of America’s colonial history in a powerful new way — visceral and breathtaking. Set in Jamestown in 1609, indentured servant Ellis suffers through the winter, bearing witness to the horrors committed by starving settlers. Also available as an audiobook

“This macabre novel will lead readers to a fresh fascination with colonial history” (Booklist).

The Twelve by Joey Graceffa — From bestselling author Joey Graceffa comes a pulse-pounding YA fantasy where witches hunt witches, magic has a price, and sisterhood is the only thing standing between light and darkness. Ophelia and Serena — twin sisters born on the cusp of Pisces and Aries — are trapped in the cold confines of an orphanage until fate rips them from obscurity. Suddenly, they are invited into The Twelve, a powerful coven.

“The vivid characters and dramatic twists promise a series with major reader appeal” (Booklist).

We Won’t All Survive by Kate Alice Marshall — Two years after being hailed a hero for saving others during a shooting, Mercy Gray joins a survivalist reality show for a cash prize, but when contestants start turning up dead, she must uncover the truth and figure out who to trust before she is next. Also available as an audiobook

“The tension steadily builds throughout with a surprising final twist that will shock readers; fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus will love this book” (SLJ).

Most Popular Audiobooks for the Week of 3/9

Posted on March 10, 2026 by calibrary

One of the features of the Sora digital reading app is the ability to sort collections by popularity, and not just popularity within our school library, but across all libraries that use Sora! Here are the top 10 most popular audiobooks available in three library collections: