Pick of the Month: Forever Young Adult Book Club

Join us for Pick of the Month: FYA (Forever Young Adult) book club, where we celebrate the best of Young Adult literature! Each month, we’ll dive into a different YA title, exploring captivating stories that resonate with readers of all ages. Whether you're revisiting beloved favorites or discovering new gems, this club is a fantastic way to connect with fellow adults who share your passion for YA books.

Grab each month's pick on display near the circulation desk!

This month's pick is Things That Grow by Meredith Goldstein.

After her grandmother dies, a girl travels to different gardens to scatter her ashes, learning about life and love along the way. From Love Letters advice columnist and podcast host Meredith Goldstein, this emotionally resonant novel with a touch of humor is perfect for fans of Robin Benway and Jenna Evans Welch.

When Lori’s Dorothy Parker–loving grandmother dies, Lori’s world is turned upside down. Grandma Sheryl was everything to Lori—and not just because Sheryl raised Lori when Lori’s mom got a job out of town. Now Lori’s mom is insisting on moving her away from her beloved Boston right before senior year. Desperate to stay for as long as possible, Lori insists on honoring her grandmother’s last request before she moves: to scatter Sheryl’s ashes near things that grow.

Along with her uncle Seth and Chris, best friend and love-of-her-life crush, Lori sets off on a road trip to visit her grandmother’s favorite gardens. Dodging forest bathers, scandalized volunteers, and angry homeowners, they come to terms with the shape of life after Grandma Sheryl. Saying goodbye isn’t easy, but Lori might just find a way to move forward surrounded by the people she loves.