We’re always adding new eBooks and Audiobooks to the CA Library collection in the Sora digital reading app, especially as we wait for new books to hit the New Books shelves in the library — our digital library is open 24/7!
Take a look at the latest eBooks available in your Sora account, including these great titles:
The Chalice of the Gods (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 6) by Rick Riordan — In the latest book in the bestselling series, the original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet: getting Percy to college when the gods are standing in his way. After saving the world multiple times, Percy Jackson is hoping to have a normal senior year. Unfortunately, the gods aren’t quite done with him. Percy will have to fulfill three quests in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus. Also available as an Audiobook
“Readers will want to get their hands on the newest installment in this eternally popular series” (School Library Journal).
Darkly by Marisha Pessl — A must-read thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page from the bestselling author of Night Film. Arcadia “Dia” Gannon has been obsessed with Louisiana Veda, the game designer whose obsessive creations and company, Darkly, have gained a cultlike following. Dia is shocked when she’s chosen for a highly-coveted internship, along with six other teenagers from around the world. As Dia and her fellow interns delve into the heart of Darkly, they discover hidden symbols, buried clues, and a web of intrigue. Also available as an Audiobook
“Like a Darkly game, the whole is mesmerizing, improbable, deeply compelling, and best enjoyed after dark. Pessl’s impeccably controlled prose plays with ideas about presentation and storytelling on a meta level even as Dia grapples with the same ideas” (Kirkus Reviews).
Game Changers (Book 1) by Mike Lupica — Best-selling author Mike Lupica kicks off a winning sports series that will captivate readers. Ben McBain is every football team’s dream player. He’s a jack-of-all-trades guy that can handle almost any position. When the game is on the line, Ben’s number is the one being called for the final play. But Ben wants to be the starting quarterback and the one thing standing in his way is the coach’s son.
“Ben is a strong character, surrounded by a great group of sidekicks. Readers who, like Ben, live and breathe football, will enjoy” (Kirkus Reviews).
Giddy Barber Explodes In 11 by Dina Havranek — The hilarious and heartening story of a teen girl who makes several astonishingly terrible decisions in an effort to find the support she needs. Overburdened with responsibilities at home and struggling with school work and toxic friends, fifteen-year-old Giddy embarks on an eleven-day challenge to confront the escalating challenges within her life and her own mounting anxiety. Also available as an Audiobook
Long-time teacher Dina Havranek dives into the issues of depression, overwork, and lack of support many of her students are dealing with. In a results-obsessed society, how much are we demanding of teens? And what happens when their burdens become too much?
“A realistic and relatable story, thoughtfully approaching mental health through the lens of a teenager just trying to solve it all herself” (Booklist).
The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo, Book 1) by Rick Riordan — Favorite Greek and Roman demigods return in a five-book adventure quest with a fresh twist: they’re helping Apollo regain his immortal status. After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenager. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus’s favor. Also available as an Audiobook
“A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike” (Kirkus Reviews).
The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1) by Rick Riordan — Jason has a problem. He doesn’t remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she’s his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a kid named Leo, and they’re all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for “bad kids.” What he did to end up here, Jason has no idea―except that everything seems very wrong. The best-selling author of the Percy Jackson series pumps up the action and suspense in The Heroes of Olympus series. Fans of demi-gods, prophesies, and quests will love it! Also available as a Audiobook
“Riordan’s storytelling is as polished as ever, brimming with wit, action, and heart-his devotees won’t be disappointed” (Publishers Weekly).
The Maze of Bones (The 39 Clues, Book 1) by Rick Riordan — The first book in the bestselling 39 Clues series sends readers around the world on a breath-taking adventure! Minutes before she died, Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her decendants an impossible decision — “You have a choice; one million dollars or a clue.” Now the clues race is on, and Amy and Dan must decide what’s important: hunting clues or uncovering what REALLY happened to their parents.
“The book dazzles with suspense, plot twists, and snappy humor, but the real treasure may very well be the historical tidbits buried in the story” (School Library Journal).
The Race of the Century: The Battle To Break The Four-Minute Mile by Neal Bascomb — Highly acclaimed author Neal Bascomb brings his peerless research and fast-paced narrative style to a young adult adaptation of one of his most successful adult books of all time, The Perfect Mile, an inspiring and moving story of three men racing to achieve the impossible — the perfect four-minute mile. Spanning three continents and defying the odds, these athletes’ collective quest captivated the world.
“Heart-pumping, detailed play-by-plays of the tight races and devastating losses that shape the runners during their pursuit of a faster mile will bring readers trackside” (Kirkus Reviews).
Shadowed by Cark Deuker — Award-winning author Carl Deuker serves up another fast-paced sports novel about basketball and friendship. Nate plays soccer, but he doesn’t love it. He plays because it’s what his family expects. When Lucas Cawley moves in across the street, he and Nate find common ground in their fierce games of one-on-one basketball, and it’s not long before Nate realizes that hoops is his sport, and he has an ax to grind with star players Colin and Bo, who have disrespected him for years.
“High-octane gameplay and action-packed chapters propel this empathetic sports novel with an emotional arc that tugs at the heartstrings” (Publishers Weekly).
When Mimi Went Missing by Suja Sukumar — The splintered relationship between two Indian American cousins is at the center of this dark, twisty YA mystery — perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson, Karen McManus, and Angeline Boulley. Shy, nerdy Tanvi has always thought of her perfect cousin Mimi as her sister. Not only did Mimi’s family raise Tanvi after the tragic death of her parents, fierce Mimi has always protected Tanvi at school. At least until Mimi fell under the spell of their flawless, rich classmate, Beth . . . Tanvi’s biggest bully. Now Mimi is missing, the police are looking for a murderer, and Tanvi may be the prime suspect. Also available as an Audiobook
“This gripping psychological thriller will have readers suspecting everyone until the very last chapter” (School Library Journal).