A new genre of books awaits you at your Yorktown Public Library

New Adult is a book genre aimed at readers between the ages of 18 and 30 and bridges the gap between Young Adult and Adult fiction, focusing on the experiences and challenges of early adulthood, such as navigating college, first jobs, relationships, and financial independence.

While it often overlaps with contemporary romance and fantasy, New Adult can encompass various genres including fantasy, mystery and contemporary.

These titles are a sample of the material you will find when you visit the New Adult collection:

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah Maas

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin--one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.  As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae.

Curse of Shadows and Thorns by J L Lewis

A bargain between enemies. A curse without an end. A love that will bring a kingdom to its knees.  Long ago, Elise's ancestors stole the crown from the fae king. As the niece of the brutal, current king, her purpose is to do whatever is asked to ensure her family keeps the throne for centuries to come. The trouble is, Elise would rather sneak into gambling halls with the servants than be a silent princess at a ball. Soon reckless games are ended when her uncle forces her into negotiations for a marriage. If she refuses, her deathly-ill father will pay the price.

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire

The new Abby Abernathy is a good girl. She doesn't drink or swear and has the appropriate number of cardigans in her wardrobe. With the darkness of her past behind her, she believes her freshman year at college is the start of a new beginning. But then she meets Travis Maddox.  Lean, cut, and covered in tattoos, Eastern University's Walking One-Night Stand is exactly what Abby needs to avoid. Intrigued by her resistance to his appeal, Travis tricks her with a simple bet. If he loses, he must remain abstinent for a month. If Abby loses, she must live in his apartment for the same amount of time. Either way, Travis has no idea that he has met his match.

One Small Thing by Erin Watt

Beth's life hasn't been the same since her sister died. Her parents try to lock her down, believing they can keep her safe by monitoring her every move. When Beth sneaks out to a party one night and meets the new guy in town, Chase, she's thrilled to make a secret friend. It seems like a small thing, just for her…Only Beth doesn't know how big her secret really is!

Paper Princess by Erin Watt

Ella Harper is a survivor--a pragmatic optimist. She's spent her whole life moving from town to town with her flighty mother, struggling to make ends meet and believing that someday she'll climb out of the gutter. After her mother's death, Ella is truly alone.  Until Callum Royal appears, plucking Ella out of poverty and tossing her into his posh mansion among his five sons who all hate her. Each Royal boy is more magnetic than the last, but none as captivating as Reed Royal, the boy who is determined to send her back to the slums she came from.  Reed doesn't want her. He says she doesn't belong with the Royals.  He might be right.

If you utilize the Libby App for your library materials, be sure to add these to your borrow/hold shelf:

The Love Study: A New Adult Romance (eBook) by Kris Ripper

What happens when the search for the perfect date goes perfectly wrong? Declan has commitment issues. He's been an office temp for literally years now, and his friends delight in telling people that he left his last boyfriend at the altar. And that's all true. But he's starting to think it's time to start working on his issues. Maybe.  When Declan meets Sidney--a popular nonbinary YouTuber with an advice show--an opportunity presents itself: as part of The Love Study. Declan will go on a series of dates arranged by Sidney and report back on how the date went in the next episode.

Stupid Love (eBook) by Cindy Miles

Casualties.  That's how I refer to the guys who've had the bad fortune to fall for me. They only see long legs that they wish were wrapped around them, a cat-like smile, and the reckless abandon to take on any wild dare. It's all a game to me. Show me a bridge, and I'll leap over the side. Give me a car, and I'll race it. Give me a heart, and I'll break it. I always win. I even showed Death who was boss a long time ago.

Or so I thought.  Now, time is running out, and I'm losing fast...and big. I met someone. Jace Beaumont. He's smart, and good, and I dream about spending days exploring the summit of his perfect lips. But, I'm a grenade. I know I should leave him be. I can't.

Magic University (eBook) by Cecilia Tan

Follow Kyle's adventures as he arrives at Harvard, discovers he's magical and learns he's destined to study at the magical college hidden in plain sight. Kyle's story ultimately is a quest to find true love, and many lessons must be learned and many risks taken on that journey.

Teddy Spenser Isn’t Looking for Love (eBook) by Kim Fielding

Some people search their whole lives to find love. Teddy Spenser just wants to avoid it.  Teddy spends his days selling design ideas to higher-ups, living or dying on each new pitch. Stodgy engineer types like Romeo Blue, his nemesis--if you can call someone who barely talks to you a nemesis--are a necessary evil-a cute necessary evil!

Normal People by Sally Rooney

Normal People is the story of mutual fascination, friendship, and love.  Connell and Marianne grew up in the same small town, but the similarities end there. At school, Connell is popular and well liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation--awkward but electrifying--something life changing begins.  Throughout their years at university, Marianne and Connell circle one another, straying toward other people and possibilities but always magnetically, irresistibly drawn back together.  Each must confront how far they are willing to go to save each other.

BONUS:  This material is available as an audio book and an eBook. 

We currently have over 140 New Adult book titles in the collection.   

Visit your Yorktown Public Library and add a new genre to your TBR (to be read) list!