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Verity Croker Author Of Alba

From Verity's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Author Passionate reader Keen swimmer Outdoor yoga lover Piano player

Verity's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Verity Croker Why Verity loves this book

I loved the structure of the novel which features a reverse countdown to the BIG EVENT. We feel invested in the 17-year-old boy's nervousness, thoughts and emotions as he learns about physical and emotional intimacy as well as consent. A very heartfelt novel about healthy relationships.

By Jason Reynolds ,

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1 author picked Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . . as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 14, 15, 16, and 17.

What is this book about?

A tender teen love story from the Carnegie-winning author of Look Both Ways.

'Jason Reynolds has done it again!' Judy Blume

Seventeen-year-old Neon is about to have sex with his girlfriend, Aria, for the first time. In 24 seconds to be precise. He's hiding in the bathroom, nervous, wanting to do everything right . . .

Rewind. To 24 minutes earlier where Neon rushes from work, taking the gift of fried chicken to Aria's house.

Rewind again. To 24 hours earlier when Neon's big sister has advice about sex which makes him think he probably shouldn't be listening to his…


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The Time-Jinx Twins by Carol Fisher Saller,

Twelve-year-old identical twins Ellie and Kat accidentally trigger their physicist mom’s unfinished time machine, launching themselves into a high-stakes adventure in 1970 Chicago. If they learn how to join forces and keep time travel out of the wrong hands, they might be able find a way home. Ellie’s gymnastics and…

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Dianne Wolfer Author Of Cattle Muster

From Dianne's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Dianne's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Dianne Wolfer Why Dianne loves this book

Three boys drown during an outdoor education camp (not a spoiler). I was hooked by the way this book explores the fallout after a tragedy, looking at different character perspectives and the role of the media. I couldn’t put this one down and the story has stayed with me.

By Mark Smith ,

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2 authors picked Three Boys Gone as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Mark Smith presents the ultimate moral dilemma in a breathtaking psychological thriller. Would you try to save them?

'First rule of rescue: don't create another casualty.'

Grace Disher is about to face every teacher's worst nightmare. Three of her students are going to die. On a high school camping trip, three boys slip away for an ocean swim. By the time Grace catches up, the perilous surf conditions are overwhelming the teenagers. If she goes in, she will die trying to save them. Should she have given her life? The question haunts Grace as investigations begin and her decision not…


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