One of this year's wittiest, most engaging coming-of-age stories is the newly-released The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider. In stores today, the book starts with one of the most horrific things imaginable happening at the Happiest Place on Earth. That is, a decapitation on a roller coaster at Disneyland. Yes. Really. The tragedy marks... Continue Reading →
New YA Book Releases: August 27, 2013
Here's a look at some of today's new YA releases - and there are a LOT!!! Check 'em out: The Dark Between by Sonia Gensler A supernatural romance about the powers that lie in the shadows of the mind, perfect for fans of Sarah Rees Brennan, Alyxandra Harvey, and Libba Bray. At the turn of... Continue Reading →
Sean Beaudoin: “Life on the ‘You Are Next’ Tour”
Today, I am honored to share with you an exclusive guest post from Wise Young Fool author Sean Beaudoin -- who talks about touring with fellow YA authors Kevin Emerson, Martha Brockenbrough, and Cat Patrick. They call it the "You Are Next" tour. Thanks for stopping by, Sean! *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â * Life on the road... Continue Reading →
More from Sean Beaudoin: Going Nowhere Faster
All this week we're looking at other YA novels from Wise Young Fool author Sean Beaudoin. Today, we're looking at Going Nowhere Faster: Stan Smith has the world's dullest name, and the world's dullest life to go with it. At 17, the former junior chess champion turned "Town's Laziest Register Monkey at the Town's Only... Continue Reading →
More from Sean Beaudoin: Going Nowhere Faster
All this week we're looking at other YA novels from Wise Young Fool author Sean Beaudoin. Today, we're looking at Going Nowhere Faster: Stan Smith has the world's dullest name, and the world's dullest life to go with it. At 17, the former junior chess champion turned "Town's Laziest Register Monkey at the Town's Only... Continue Reading →
More from Sean Beaudoin: Fade to Blue
All this week we're looking at other YA novels from Wise Young Fool author Sean Beaudoin. Today, we're looking at Fade to Blue: Sophie Blue started wearing a black skirt and Midnight Noir lipstick on her last birthday. It was also the day her father disappeared. Or spontaneously combusted. Which is sort of bad timing,... Continue Reading →
More from Sean Beaudoin: Fade to Blue
All this week we're looking at other YA novels from Wise Young Fool author Sean Beaudoin. Today, we're looking at Fade to Blue: Sophie Blue started wearing a black skirt and Midnight Noir lipstick on her last birthday. It was also the day her father disappeared. Or spontaneously combusted. Which is sort of bad timing,... Continue Reading →
More from Sean Beaudoin: You Killed Wesley Payne
All this week we're looking at other YA novels from Wise Young Fool author Sean Beaudoin. Today, we're looking at You Killed Wesley Payne: He's come to do a job. A job that involves a body. A body wrapped in duct tape found hanging from the goal posts at the end of the football field.... Continue Reading →
More from Sean Beaudoin: You Killed Wesley Payne
All this week we're looking at other YA novels from Wise Young Fool author Sean Beaudoin. Today, we're looking at You Killed Wesley Payne: He's come to do a job. A job that involves a body. A body wrapped in duct tape found hanging from the goal posts at the end of the football field.... Continue Reading →
New YA Book Releases: August 20, 2013
Here's a look at some of today's new YA releases: My Totally Awkward Supernatural Crush by Laura Toffler-Corrie  Jenna Bloom is just your typical middle school kid. That is, until her family takes her to her least favorite restaurant, Cowboy Clem's, for her fourteenth birthday. There she meets Cowpoke Luke, who looks like an angel... Continue Reading →
