Chicago Public Library-Blog: London Calling: Teen Books Set In England

Chicago IL

23 March, 2021

2:38 PM

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Press release from the Chicago Public Library-blog: Amy March 23, 2021 Have you ever wondered how a bunch of teen books set in a particular place get published in the same year? Recently I noticed an influx of YA books about historical France. This year London seems like the destination of choice for young adult authors. Personally, I'm excited to travel anywhere right now, so why not take off to merry old England? Grab a cup of tea and let's read. I'm not the only one anxious to get on a plane. Aspiring musician Marty flees his small Kentucky town for London in As Far as You'll Take Me. So what if he didn't get accepted to the summer program like told his parents? At least now he can audition for the London Philharmonic and find a boyfriend away from his conservative Christian community. As Far as You'll Take Me As Far as You'll Take Me Stamper, Phil,Stamper, Phil, Book, 2021Available View detailsView details for As Far as You'll Take Me, Book, Available Like Marty, Ellie wants to find a Hot British Boyfriend. She joins a study abroad program outside of London to distance herself from an embarrassing viral video back home in Washington D.C. In this lighthearted romance, she soon finds herself torn between charming Brit Will and classmate Dev.   Hot British Boyfriend Hot British Boyfriend Boyce, Kristy,Boyce, Kristy, Paperback, 2021Available View detailsView details for Hot British Boyfriend, Paperback, Available If you prefer Austin Powers-era London, travel through time back to 1967 with The Secret Life Of Kitty Granger, who uses her intense powers of observation to track down Russian spies. Kitty, who would now be diagnosed as autistic, earns a job with a government espionage operation in this fun thriller. The Secret Life of Kitty Granger The Secret Life of Kitty Granger Falksen, G. D.Falksen, G. D. Book, 20210302On orderView detailsView details for The Secret Life Of Kitty Granger, Book, On orderHolds: 0 on 3 copies Which book set in swinging London will you choose?  This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library-blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.