Smells Like Teen Spirit: Books Set in the ’90s

Posted on July 1, 2021

by April S

Ah, the 1990s, a decade known for grunge, hip hop, sitcoms, and Super Nintendo. If you were old enough to watch sitcoms during the ‘90s you might remember popular shows like Friends, Family Matters, Full House, Martin, NewsRadio, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, or Seinfeld. After all, who could forget “TGIF” or “Must See TV” from back in the day? If you’re feeling nostalgic like I am, then check out the featured books, all set in the 1990s.

Cover of A Time for Mercy Cover of A Time for Mercy

A Time for Mercy

Book on CD   |   eAudiobook   |   eBook   |   Large Print
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Before the Ruins

 eAudiobook   |   eBook
Cover of Never Let Me Go Cover of Never Let Me Go

Never Let Me Go

 Book on CD   |   eBook
Cover of The Black Kids Cover of The Black Kids

The Black Kids

 eAudiobook   |   eBook
Cover of Little Fires Everywhere Cover of Little Fires Everywhere

Little Fires Everywhere

 Book on CD   |   eAudiobook   |   eBook   |   Large Print
Cover of New People Cover of New People

New People

 eAudiobook   |   eBook
Cover of Alice & Oliver Cover of Alice & Oliver

Alice & Oliver

 eAudiobook   |   eBook
Cover of The Idiot Cover of The Idiot

The Idiot

 eAudiobook   |   eBook
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About a Boy

 eBook
Cover of The Boy in the Field Cover of The Boy in the Field

The Boy in the Field

 eAudiobook   |   eBook
Cover of The Topeka School Cover of The Topeka School

The Topeka School

 eAudiobook   |   eBook
Cover of The Forgotten Daughter Cover of The Forgotten Daughter

The Forgotten Daughter

 eAudiobook   |   eBook
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Shine of the Ever
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Justine
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Raft of Stars

 eAudiobook   |   eBook
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