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:
A Bird In The Air Means We Can Still Breathe by Mahogany L. Browne — In this poignant mixed voice, mixed form collection of interconnected prose, poems and stories, teen characters, their families, and their communities grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst fear and loss, these New York City teens prevail with love, resilience and hope. Also available as an eBook
“Singularly relevant in its unsparing examination of the pandemic and its impact on young lives, ideal for both classroom use and independent reading” (Booklist).
The Blood Years by Elana K. Arnold — Based on the true experiences of her grandmother’s childhood in Holocaust-era Romania, award-winning author Elana K. Arnold weaves an unforgettable tale of love and loss in the darkest days of the twentieth century — and one young woman’s will to survive them. Also available as an eBook
“A moving glimpse into a past that is an all-too-possible vision of our future” (Kirkus Reviews).
Dear Manny (Dear Martin, Book 3) by Nic Stone — From the bestselling author of Dear Martin comes the thrilling final installment of the series, set in college. Jared (white, Justyce’s roommate, woke) is running for Junior class president. With his antiracism platform, he’s a shoo-in. But he’s up against the new girl, Dylan. Will Jared have to choose between his head and his heart? Also available as an eBook
“Beautifully written with spot-on dialogue and clever plotting. It’s great fun to read while also being thought-provoking. Dear Nic: congratulations on another great success” (Booklist).
Even It Breaks Your Heart by Erin Hahn — As he attempts to fulfil a list left behind by his deceased best friend, nineteen-year-old Case meets eighteen-year-old Winnie, a hardworking ranch hand with aspirations of her own, and together they embark on an unexpected journey as they chase down their rodeo dreams. Also available as an eBook
“Through details about horses, rodeo life, and the ranch, Hahn creates a world that feels lived in, like a pair of comfy jeans” (Kirkus Reviews).
Every Borrowed Beat by Erin Stewart — After receiving a successful heart transplant, seventeen-year-old Sydney starts to fall for her organ donor’s best friend whom she met under false pretenses and feels guilty as her own best friend’s health worsens. Also available as an eBook
“With its perfect blend of chronic illness representation, mental health exploration, and romance, this is sure to appeal to fans of John Green and Shannon Takaoka” (SLJ).
The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor — The bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique returns with this stunning dark academic fantasy full of deadly magic and dangerous secrets, perfect for fans of Divine Rivals and A Study in Drowning. In order to investigate her father’s past crimes, eighteen-year-old Maeve poses as a scriptomancy apprentice allowing her to send letters between worlds. Also available as an eBook
“Avalanching peril keeps the pages turning in Taylor’s intricately plotted, deliberately crafted tale” (Publishers Weekly).
The Rebel Witch (Crimson Moth, Book 2) by Kristen Ciccarelli — The stakes are even higher in this epic, romantic conclusion to the bestselling Crimson Moth duology that began with Heartless Hunter. Rune Winters is on the run. Ever since the boy she loved, Gideon Sharpe, revealed who she was and delivered her into enemy hands, everyone wants her dead. If Rune hopes to survive, she must ally herself with the cruel and dangerous Cressida Roseblood, who’s planning to take back the Republic and reinstate a Reign of Witches.
“A captivating finale to a highly addictive and entertaining duology” (Kirkus Reviews).
The Scorpion and the Night Blossom (The Three Realms, Book 1) by Amélie Wen Zhao — From the bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night comes the beginning of a dark and opulent fantasy duology, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass. In a world at war with demons, one girl will face the ultimate test when she is forced to enter into an ancient, deadly competition for the chance to save her mother’s soul… before she loses her forever. Also available as an eBook
“Quick pacing, thrilling action sequences, and devastating plot twists round out this riveting read” (Publishers Weekly).
Shadow and Tide (Compass and Blade, Book 2) by Rachel Greenlaw — Mira has been listless on the remote island of Rosevear, waiting for the moment that she can join Elijah, avenge her father, and put a stop to Seth and Renshaw’s schemes. But, before she can take action, the watch strike and leave devastation in their wake. With a crew of loyal friends, Mira makes plans to cut down Renshaw’s reach with the use of her mother’s map.
“Mira’s and Elijah’s motives are explored more fully in this gratifying sequel . . . a deeper exploration of a compelling fantasy world” (Kirkus Reviews).
A Touch of Blood (Venom Duology, Book 2) by Sanji Patel — Read the Persephone myth like never before in this companion to A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel, where Greek mythology meets Indian lore. Before Manisha, the youngest of three sisters, was sent to hide on the floating mountain, her eldest sister, Eshani, made a deal with the shades. In order to save her people in the midst of a tragic war, she exchanged her life for theirs. Now, years later, the shades claim their due, dragging Eshani into the Nightmare Realm where she must find the Gatekeeper to fulfill her end of the bargain.
“Readers will find Patel’s descriptions intense and as nightmarishly immersive as the underworld they describe” (Booklist).
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:
We’ve added lots of great titles to the New Books Section at CA Library recently, along with eBooks and audiobooks available in the 