New Digital Titles in Sora!

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! Here are some of the latest eBooks and/or audiobooks available in Sora right now!

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt — An essential investigation into the collapse of youth mental health — and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood. “An urgent and provocative read on why so many kids are not okay — and how to course correct. Haidt makes a powerful case that the shift from play-based to phone-based childhoods is wreaking havoc on mental health and social development” (Adam Grant, host of the TED podcast Re:Thinking). Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

"Breathing Underwater" (ebook) coverBreathing Underwater by Abbey Lee Nash — Seventeen-year-old competitive swimmer Tess Cooper grapples with the upheaval of her carefully planned future following an epilepsy diagnosis, and works to get back in the pool despite her doctor’s advice or her distracting feelings for the new guy. “Tess’s story is compelling. Her medical visits, uncertainty, and eventual epilepsy diagnosis offer a realistic look at this hidden condition that is both enigmatic and common” (School Library Journal). Get the eBook

"Cancelled" (ebook) coverCancelled by Farrah Penn — High school senior Brynn Whittaker faces a school-wide scandal when a viral video wrongly implicates her, prompting her and her friends to confront the school’s misogynistic culture, while Brynn grapples with the decision to expose the true culprit. “Girl power tackles sexism, stigma, and peer pressure in the age of social media” (Kirkus Reviews). Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

"H Is for Hope" (ebook) coverH Is For Hope: Climate Change From A to Z by Elizabeth Kolbert — In twenty-six essays — one for each letter of the alphabet — the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction takes us on a hauntingly illustrated journey through the history of climate change and the uncertainties of our future. “An intelligently provocative and well-presented look at the world’s most pressing issue” (Kirkus Reviews). Get the eBook

"How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone" (ebook) coverHow to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone: A Memoir by Cameron Russell — In her fierce and innovative memoir, Russell, who was scouted by a modeling agency when she was 16, chronicles how she learned to navigate the dizzying space between physical appearance and interiority and making money in an often-exploitative system. “Readers will find much to discuss, as Russell’s adolescence — as a lived experience and a sexualized product to be sold — defines her career, worldview, and political organizing” (Booklist). Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

"How to Manage Your Eco-Anxiety" (ebook) coverHow to Manage Your Eco-Anxiety: An Empowering Guide for Young People by Anouchka Grose — A timely book that explores the relationship between mental health and the climate crisis . . . and supplies tools to help! Drawing on years of experience as a psychoanalyst, Grose shares cutting-edge insights on how to manage your eco-anxiety. “An empowering guide to living with the stress of the climate change crisis” (Kirkus Reviews). Get the Audiobook

"The Lightning Circle" (ebook) coverThe Lightning Circle by Vikki VanSickle — After having her heart broken, seventeen-year-old Nora Nichols decides to escape her hometown and take a summer job as an arts and crafts counsellor at an all-girls’ camp in the mountains of West Virginia where she meets girls and women from all walks of life with their own heartaches and triumphs. “VanSickle paints a portrait of a classic mid-aughts summer camp in this slice-of-life verse novel” (Publishers Weekly). Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

"These Bodies Between Us" (ebook) coverThese Bodies Between Us by Sarah Van Name — In their familiar North Carolina beach town, Callie and her friends, Talia and Cleo, are joined by the enigmatic Polly, who introduces the idea of learning how to make themselves invisible, a plan that initially seems impossible but eventually works, leading to a recklessness that makes it increasingly difficult for the girls to return to their former selves. “Ominous, strategic foreshadowing creates anticipation, building eventually to a shocking, well-earned climax. A suspenseful story of friendship and magic” (Kirkus Reviews). Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook

New Audiobooks In Sora!

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:

American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the SkyAmerican Wings: Chicago’s Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race For Equality in the Sky by Sherri L. Smith –A nonfiction account of a group of determined Black Americans who created a flying club and built their own airfield on Chicago’s South Side in the period between World Wars I and II. “An enlightening account of notable Black American aviators and the issues that they confronted during their careers” (Booklist).


Ariel Crashes a TrainAriel Crashes A Train by Olivia A. Cole — Ariel grapples with her fear of her own mind and violent fantasies, driven by her desire to meet her parents’ expectations and societal norms, until a summer job at a carnival leads her to new friends who help her discover her struggle with OCD and find acceptance and support for her true self. “A revelatory, razor-sharp, and powerfully honest depiction of the reality of living with OCD” (Kirkus Reviews).


Bad Like UsBad Like Us by Gabriella Lepore –While at a private beach lodge with her popular classmates, an anonymous letter leads to murder. Eva places her trust in Colton and together they uncover secrets that upend everything they thought they knew about their fellow spring breakers. “Lepore effectively layers several mysteries on top of one another in this keen, intriguing read for Karen McManus fans” (Booklist).


Black Girl You Are AtlasBlack Girl You Are Atlas by Renee Watson — Using a variety of poetic forms, from haiku to free verse, Watson shares recollections of her childhood in Portland, tender odes to the Black women in her life, and urgent calls for Black girls to step into their power. “A compelling ode to self-resurrection and Black sisterhood that finds much-needed light in the world’s darkness” (Kirkus Reviews).


Borrow My HeartBorrow My Heart by Kasie West — When Wren overhears a guy getting verbally destroyed by his friends for being catfished, she jumps in to save the day — and pretends to be his online crush. “A solid teen romance with strong characterization and nuanced relationships” (Kirkus Reviews).


Compass and BladeCompass and Blade by Rachel Greenlaw — On the remote isle of Rosevear, Mira is a wrecker, one of the seven on the rope who swim out to shipwrecks to plunder them. Mira’s job is to rescue survivors, if there are any. But the people of Rosevear never admit the truth: that they set the beacons themselves to lure ships into the rocks. “A swashbuckler that metes out romance and vengeance in equal measure and with equal weight, this series starter is poised to make a significant splash” (Booklist).


Cursed Cruise: A Horror Hotel NovelCursed Cruise by Victoria Fulton — From the authors of Horror Hotel comes another addictive YA horror about a group of teen ghost hunters who are invited to travel onboard a haunted historic cruise ship. “A fast-paced and fun paranormal page-turner” (Kirkus Reviews).


The Diablo's CurseThe Diablo’s Curse by Gabe Cole Novoa — From the bestselling author of The Wicked Bargain comes a high-stakes race to defeat a curse designed to kill — about a teen demon who wants to be human, a boy cursed to die young, and the murderous island destined to bury them both. “An energetic, dynamic, and satisfying adventure” (School Library Journal).


Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari — Two best friends, bonded by their shared love of poetry, uncover all the different meanings if “I love you” once they begin dating their senior year of high school. “This is laugh-out-loud funny, poignant, realistic, and heartbreaking in the best way, and perfect for readers with literary aspirations who want to read about big feelings” (Booklist).


Louder than HungerLouder Than Hunger by John Schu — A fictionalized account of the author’s experiences and emotions living in residential treatment facilities as a young teen with an eating disorder. “A sensitive, true-to-life narrative that is respectfully and indelibly portrayed” (Kirkus Reviews).


PromchantedPromchanted by Morgan Matson — When Stella and Reece find themselves in the middle of the world of “Sleeping Beauty” on a pre-prom visit to Disneyland, they will have to put aside their differences, make sure Aurora and Phillip fall in love, and make sure the story gets back on track — or they might never get home. “This heartwarming rom-com sparkles with sweet, innocent moments and lessons about relationships” (Booklist).

Most Popular Audiobooks For the Week of 3/25

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:

Canandaigua Academy Library (YA Titles)

  1. Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
  2. A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder (Book 1) by Holly Jackson
  3. The Summer I Turned Pretty (Book 1) by Jenny Han
  4. If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin
  5. Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle, Book 1) by Christopher Paolini
  6. Red Queen (Book 1) by Victoria Aveyard
  7. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
  8. Shatter Me (Book 1) by Tahereh Mafi
  9. The Giver by Lois Lowry
  10. NEW! The Boys In The Boat by Daniel James Brown

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES (All Titles)A Court of Thorns and Roses

  1. A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1) by Sarah J. Maas
  2. Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone (Book 1) by J.K. Rowling
  3. The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson, Book 1) by Rick Riordan
  4. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Hunger Games, Book 0) by Suzanne Collins
  5. All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
  6. Educated by Tara Westover
  7. A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder (Book 1) by Holly Jackson
  8. Red Rising (Book 1) by Pierce Brown
  9. No Brainer (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 18) by Jeff Kinney
  10. NEW! Becoming by Michelle Obama

OWWL (Wood Library) (YA Titles)

  1. A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1) by Sarah J. Maas
  2. Throne of Glass (Book 1) by Sarah J. Maas
  3. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Hunger Games, Book 0) by Suzanne Collins
  4. Divine Rivals (Book 1) by Rebecca Ross
  5. Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire (Book 4) by J.K. Rowling
  6. Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood
  7. A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder (Book 1) by Holly Jackson
  8. The Summer I Turned Pretty (Book 1) by Jenny Han
  9. The Inheritance Games (Book 1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
  10. NEW! If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin

NOTE: Only one book from each series is included in the top 10 lists.