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Modern-day stories about real life.

103 books

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With the Fire on High

Ages 14–18

Ages 9–12

Ages 14–18

Ages 16–18

Ages 16–18

Ages 14–18

Ages 13–18

Ages 14–18

Ages 13–18

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

Ages 14–18

Ages 12–16

Ages 10–14

Ages 16–18

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Ages 14–18

Ages 13–18

Ages 12–18

Ages 16–18

They Both Die at the End

Adam Silvera

Ages 14–18

Safe

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Ages 8–9

Ages 12–16

Daisy Jones & The Six

Taylor Jenkins Reid

Ages 16–18

Caution

The Inheritance Games

Ages 13–18

Ages 11–15

The Sun is Also a Star

Nicola Yoon

Ages 14–18

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