The end of 2015 is swiftly approaching.

2016 is going to be an exciting year of teen book to film adaptions.

Borrow a copy from the library and read the story first. Get a head start over the winter break by reading a few books being turned into movies next year.

Have a happy and safe new year!

In theaters January 29, 2016:

The 5th Wave

based on the book The 5th Wave written by Rick Yancey

Cassie Sullivan, the survivor of an alien invasion, must rescue her young brother from the enemy with help from a boy who may be one of them.

In theaters October 14, 2016

A Monster Calls

based on the novel A Monster Calls written by Patrick Ness

Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill–an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.

 

In theaters March 18, 2016:

Divergent Series: Allegiant Part 1

based on the book Allegiant written by Veronika Roth

The conclusion to the trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world and the consequences of a fateful decision.

In theaters December 25, 2016:

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

based on the book Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children written by Ransom Riggs

After a family tragedy, Jacob feels compelled to explore an abandoned orphanage on an island off the coast of Wales, discovering disturbing facts about the children who were kept there.

 

 

 

 

Happy Holidays from the Teen Department. It has been a great year with exciting new things happening at the library. We hope to see you next year. Have a very, happy holiday and a happy and healthy new year!

 

 

Stay warm this holiday season by reading holiday books. These books are perfect for getting you into the holiday spirit.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

In three intertwining short stories, several high school couples experience the trials and tribulations along with the joys of romance during a Christmas Eve snowstorm in a small town.

Featuring contributions by such best-selling young adult authors as Jenny Han, Rainbow Rowell and David Levithan, an anthology of 12 holiday-themed romances follows relationships that blossom during Christmas, Hanukkah, the winter solstice and Kwanzaa.

 

In a story told in the alternating voices of Dash and Lily, two sixteen-year-olds carry on a wintry scavenger hunt at Christmastime in New York, neither knowing quite what–or who–they will find.

Telling her little brother that the North Pole is melting and Santa Claus is dying in order to get back at him for ruining her party, Lila quickly realizes the terrible mistake she has made when she learns that he and his little friend have left home for the North Pole to help save Santa.