(4) YA Following her sister's tragic death, privileged Manhattan teen Caggie Caulfield (granddaughter of the iconic Holden) just wants to disappear into her own grief. Enter Astor, who has secrets and a dark past of his own and who just might help Caggie open up. Though the pace is slow, the novel offers unique references to Salinger and a compelling exploration of depression's depths.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) YA Social Issues in Literature series. These books feature essays reprinted from a variety of sources. Each volume is arranged in three sections, with writings exploring the author's biography, a textual issue, and views on that issue. Drawing from different disciplines and points of view, the essays create a critical conversation rather than providing definitive answers, making decent starting points for student research. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind. Review covers these Social Issue in Literature titles: Depression in J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, Political Issues in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series, Issues of Class in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Suicide in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, and Racism in The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac