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).
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 audiobook
“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).
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 audiobook
“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).