At the beginning, Marina by Carlos Ruiz Zafon -- already a cult favorite in the author's native Spain -- felt like something akin to a Neil Gaiman story. But as the story unfolded, Marina turned dark, sinister, and truly terrifying. In May 1980, fifteen-year-old Oscar Drai suddenly vanishes from his barding school in Barcelona. For... Continue Reading →
Today, I am pleased to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & the Fall of Imperial Russia by Candace Fleming -- an exciting new non-fiction book for teen readers. Yep, non-fiction. We don't see a lot of YA non-fiction, so I'm really excited about this. Plus,... Continue Reading →
Today, I am pleased to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & the Fall of Imperial Russia by Candace Fleming -- an exciting new non-fiction book for teen readers. Yep, non-fiction. We don't see a lot of YA non-fiction, so I'm really excited about this. Plus,... Continue Reading →
Today we bring you part 2 our exclusive three-part interview with Brazen author Katherine Longshore. If you missed it, check out part 1 here. For anyone wanting to learn more about the Tudors, what resources would you recommend? The library! Whatever part of the Tudor history interests you most, you should be able to find... Continue Reading →
Today we bring you part 2 our exclusive three-part interview with Brazen author Katherine Longshore. If you missed it, check out part 1 here. For anyone wanting to learn more about the Tudors, what resources would you recommend? The library! Whatever part of the Tudor history interests you most, you should be able to find... Continue Reading →
This book should be enjoyed responsibly by readers ages 21 & over only. Oh, but enjoy it you will! Cleverly pairing up delicious cocktail recipes with beloved classic novels, Cocktails for Book Lovers by Tessa Smith McGovern is the perfect addition to any adult readers' library. Or bar. Or ... er, both. McGovern has compiled... Continue Reading →
This book should be enjoyed responsibly by readers ages 21 & over only. Oh, but enjoy it you will! Cleverly pairing up delicious cocktail recipes with beloved classic novels, Cocktails for Book Lovers by Tessa Smith McGovern is the perfect addition to any adult readers' library. Or bar. Or ... er, both. McGovern has compiled... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some of today's new YA releases: Illusive by Emily Lloyd-Jones When the MK virus swept across the planet, a vaccine was created to stop the epidemic, but it came with some unexpected side effects. A small percentage of the population developed superhero-like powers. Seventeen-year-old Ciere Giba has the handy ability to... Continue Reading →
Creeptastic is probably the best word to describe Emily Carroll's Through the Woods, a collection of eerie short stories in graphic form. Not to be outdone - Carroll's own illustrations are just as spooky (if not more so) than her stories! A fantastically dark and timeless graphic debut, for fans of Grimm Tales, The Melancholy... Continue Reading →
Creeptastic is probably the best word to describe Emily Carroll's Through the Woods, a collection of eerie short stories in graphic form. Not to be outdone - Carroll's own illustrations are just as spooky (if not more so) than her stories! A fantastically dark and timeless graphic debut, for fans of Grimm Tales, The Melancholy... Continue Reading →
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