Quick Pick: Beta, by Rachel Cohn

• Opening line: "It's me she wants to purchase."
• Reason I picked up the book: I've read Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by her and also a few of her other books, and they've all been great.
• Reminded me of: A cross between The Handmaid's Tale and the movie Elysium (2013)
• Recommended for: fans of dystopian books.
• Something to know: The book is the first in a series, possibly a trilogy or longer. The second book, Emergent, will be out in October 2014.
• Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.