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Fiercely funny, honest, and poignant, this story of a growth spurt gone wrong is perfect for those who love Becky Albertalli and Jesse Andrews.
Will Daughtry is a late bloomer - at least, that's what everyone tells him. On his 16th birthday, Will is just shy of five feet, and he is bitterly resigned to being tiny forever. His only comforts are his best friend and stepbrother, Drew (6'3"), and their pal Monica (5'10"), the girl Will's been quietly pining for since fifth grade. Everyone else literally overlooks him. But with them, he feels whole. That is, until things take an unexpected turn, and he realizes he's really and truly on his own.
That's when he starts to grow. And grow fast. Astonishingly fast. For the first time, Will's happy with his stature, and the world's at his feet (for a change). People see him differently; more important, he sees himself differently. But the highest heights come with some low, low lows, and his most precious relationships suffer excruciating growing pains. Will has to figure out what to do with himself - and all of this new "himself" he never expected to have.
“Outsized in heart and humanity.” (Gillian Flynn, best-selling author of Gone Girl and Sharp Objects)
"A coming-of-height specimen whose humor you won't outgrow." (Kirkus)
"A delightful romp with heart." (Booklist)
"Brown gives readers so much to connect to and relate. Characters are sincere, especially in their introspective frustrations about feeling small (physically and metaphorically)." (SLJ)
Critic reviews
“A witty, remarkable tale of friendship, acceptance, and, yes, growth that will charm adults as well as younger readers. Outsized in heart and humanity, XL is a YA novel that’s destined to become a classic.” (Gillian Flynn, best-selling author of Gone Girl and Sharp Objects)
“This book is a twirling, swirling attack on insecurity that reminded me how hard it is to grow up. This book is so good, I want to punch Scott Brown in the face, which I know is extra horrible, since I am much taller.” (Joel Stein, humanitarian and author of Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity)
“It’s a cliché to say I couldn’t put this book down, but it’s also the truth. With a heart as big as its protagonist, and a voice as hilarious as it is poignant, XL is an exceptional YA debut.” (Jennifer E. Smith, best-selling author of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight and Field Notes on Love)
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- Robert P. Setter
- 07-14-20
XL excels in being XL
This is a shockingly compelling YA novel. It drills to the most visceral, core trials and tribulations inherent in the coming of age. The story is simple, but beautiful and eloquent. It uses precocious vocabulary in a non-condescending, enriching way. Robbie Daymond's voicing is pristine and only serves to draw you in further. If you can let go of worse worries long enough to let yourself be immersed, it will make you laugh and it may even stir your soul enough to remind you what it was like to go through this part of life. The largeness of life in a simple, not exceptionally large book.
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By: Ally Condie
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Zero Repeat Forever
- The Nahx Invasions, Book 1
- By: G. S. Prendergast
- Narrated by: Siiri Scott, James Patrick Cronin
- Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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He has no voice or name, only a rank, Eighth. He doesn't know the details of the mission, only the directives that hum in his mind. Dart the humans. Leave them where they fall. His job is to protect his Offside. Let her do the shooting. Until a human kills her...
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What did I want more? Forgiveness or death?
- By Amazon Customer on 11-29-17
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The Things She's Seen
- By: Ambelin Kwaymullina, Ezekiel Kwaymullina
- Narrated by: Miranda Tapsell
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Nothing's been the same for Beth Teller since the day she died. Her dad is drowning in grief. He's also the only one who has been able to see and hear her since the accident. But now, she's got a mystery to solve, a mystery that will hopefully remind her detective father that he needs to reconnect with the living. The case takes them to a remote Australian town where there's been a suspicious fire. All that remains are an unidentifiable body and an unreliable witness found wandering nearby.
By: Ambelin Kwaymullina, and others
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The Afterward
- By: E. K. Johnston
- Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan, Meera Simhan, Adenrele Ojo
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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It's been a year since the mysterious godsgem cured Cadrium's king and ushered in what promised to be a new golden age. The heroes who brought home the gem are renowned in story and song, but for two fellows on the quest, peace and prosperity don't come easily.
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Great book, one good narrator out of two
- By Jasper on 07-31-19
By: E. K. Johnston
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The Hero Next Door
- By: Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich - editor
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes teach martial arts. Others talk to ghosts. A few are inventors or soccer players. They're also sisters, neighbors, and friends. Because heroes come in many shapes and sizes. But they all have one thing in common: They make the world a better place. Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this vibrant anthology features 13 acclaimed authors whose powerful and diverse voices show how small acts of kindness can save the day. So pay attention, because a hero could be right beside you. Or maybe the hero is you.
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Strange Birds
- A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers
- By: Celia C. Pérez
- Narrated by: Rebecca Soler
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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When three very different girls find a mysterious invitation to a lavish mansion, the promise of adventure and mischief is too intriguing to pass up. Ofelia Castillo (a budding journalist), Aster Douglas (a bookish foodie), and Cat Garcia (a rule-abiding birdwatcher) meet the kid behind the invite, Lane DiSanti, and it isn't love at first sight. But they soon bond over a shared mission to get the Floras, their local Scouts, to ditch an outdated tradition.
By: Celia C. Pérez
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The Truth and Lies of Ella Black
- By: Emily Barr
- Narrated by: Kelby Keenan
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Ella Black has always had dark inclinations. She's successfully hidden her evil alter ego from her family and friends, but Bella is always there, ready to take control and force Ella to do bad things. When Ella's parents drag her out of school one afternoon and fly across the globe to Rio de Janeiro with no believable explanation, Bella longs to break free - and so does Ella. Because for all that her parents claim to be doing what's best for her, Ella knows there is something going on that they're not divulging, and she is determined to find out what.
By: Emily Barr
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All the Bad Apples
- By: Moïra Fowley-Doyle
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin, Elizabeth Sastre
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Unflinching and gorgeously written, this feminist novel is important, timely, and a compulsive listen. From the highly acclaimed author of the beloved The Accident Season comes an epic breakout novel examining the very topical and controversial issue of women's sexual and reproductive rights, which has never been higher on the public's radar.
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Chills
- By EJohnson on 11-22-23
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Who Put This Song On?
- By: Morgan Parker
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin, Morgan Parker, Jorjeana Marie, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Trapped in sunny, stifling, small-town suburbia, 17-year-old Morgan knows why she's in therapy. She can't count the number of times she's been the only non-white person at the sleepover, been teased for her "weird" outfits, and been told she's not "really" black. Also, she's spent most of her summer crying in bed. So there's that, too. Lately, it feels like the whole world is listening to the same terrible track on repeat - and it's telling them how to feel, who to vote for, what to believe. Morgan wonders, when can she turn this song off and begin living for herself?
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Excellent!
- By Amazon Customer on 04-25-22
By: Morgan Parker
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Each Tiny Spark
- By: Pablo Cartaya
- Narrated by: Pablo Cartaya
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Emilia Torres has a wandering mind. It's hard for her to follow along at school, and sometimes she forgets to do what her mom or abuela asks. But she remembers what matters: a time when her family was whole and home made sense. When Dad returns from deployment, Emilia expects that her life will get back to normal. Instead, it unravels. Dad shuts himself in the back stall of their family's auto shop to work on an old car. Emilia peeks in on him daily, mesmerized by his welder. One day, Dad calls Emilia over.
By: Pablo Cartaya
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Within Reach
- My Everest Story
- By: Mark Pfetzer, Jack Galvin
- Narrated by: Jeremy Beck
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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In May 1996 the media scrambled to document the gripping story of 16-year-old Mark Pfetzer's expedition to Mount Everest. Not only was he the youngest climber ever to attempt the summit, he also witnessed the tragedy documented in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, in which eight climbers perished in a sudden storm. Within Reach is Mark's extraordinary account of this experience and of his triumphs over several other challenging peaks. At once triumphant and tragic, this story will be an inspiration to climbers, athletes, and armchair enthusiasts alike.
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Self confidence!
- By Amazon Customer on 11-19-23
By: Mark Pfetzer, and others
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Slacker
- By: Gordon Korman
- Narrated by: Jessica Almasy, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Chirstopher Gebauer, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. It's not too hard for him to get away with it...until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around him. Oops. It's time for some serious damage control - so Cameron and his friends invent a fake school club that will make it seem like they're doing good deeds instead of slacking off. The problem? Some kids think the club is real.
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Confessions of a dad listener!
- By Papabear on 08-24-17
By: Gordon Korman
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Timeless
- Caylin's Story, Book 1
- By: S.J. West
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Lilly and Brand's daughter, Caylin, saw her soul mate for the first time when she was 14 years old. After a simple exchange of smiles, she knew her life was set on a path which would lead Aiden back into her world forever. For three long years, Aiden keeps his distance from Caylin out of respect for her parents' wishes. Caylin learns that one of the princes of Hell, Baal, is out to kill her. With the help of her family and Aiden, she discovers why he wants her dead and what she needs to do to stop him.
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Nice Start
- By Tameca on 09-14-20
By: S.J. West
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Always the Almost
- A Novel
- By: Edward Underhill
- Narrated by: Logan Rozos
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Sixteen-year-old trans boy Miles Jacobson has two New Year’s resolutions: one, win back his ex-boyfriend (and star of the football team) Shane McIntyre, and two, finally beat his slimy arch-nemesis at the Midwest’s biggest classical piano competition. But that’s not going to be so easy. For one thing, Shane broke up with Miles two weeks after Miles came out as trans, and now Shane’s stubbornly ignoring him, even when they literally bump into each other.
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Delivers wholesome YA with some unique appeal.
- By Sara on 09-28-23
By: Edward Underhill
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By: Jenn Bennett