We had some really fun contests last month here on the blog, and I'm delighted to share our winners with you today! Damselfly One winner receives a copy of Damselfly courtesy of Scholastic. The winner is: Theresa Snyder The Great Alone One winner receives a copy of The Great Alone, tea, and cozy socks. The... Continue Reading →
Retellings and books inspired by classic tales are nothing new in YA, but they are always popular -- I know I'm certainly a fan of them -- but one I don't think I've ever seen done before is the story of King Midas. Until now, that is, with the publication of A Touch of Gold... Continue Reading →
If you haven't yet read Meredith Russo's 2016 debut novel If I Was Your Girl, then you are seriously missing out on a gorgeous, heartbreaking - but ultimately uplifting novel about being true to yourself in a world where that isn't always encouraged. A new kind of big-hearted novel about being seen for who you... Continue Reading →
Oh, look -- another glorious morning! COME, SISTAHS! Okay, I know it's only July -- BUT this month marks the 25th anniversary of Hocus Pocus -- only one of the greatest Halloween movies of all time. OF. ALL. TIME. I'm old enough to remember when this movie first came out, and I loved it from... Continue Reading →
A perfect summer read filled with romance, heartache, love, and loss, The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman tackles issues both timely and universal. The last thing Elise wants is to start her senior year in a new town. But after her brother’s death in Afghanistan, she and her mother move from San Francisco to... Continue Reading →
It's no secret that kids will try anything to put off going to bed each night -- and the struggle is just as real for monster parents. At least, that's the premise behind the charming and spookily perfect bedtime book, Go to Sleep, Little Creep by David Quinn & illustrated by Ashley Spires. The book... Continue Reading →
I'll admit, I have a hard time getting into sci fi books sometimes -- so as a result, I'm pretty picky about the ones I read. I hate getting too bogged down in the "otherness" of the sci fi world, and sometimes it's just too much for me to wrap my tired head around. When... Continue Reading →
Today, we have the honor of hosting Ann Aguirre for a guest post as part of the official blog tour for her new book, Like Never and Always -- in stores today! Be sure to keep reading for more about the book & your chance to win a copy, or a Kindle Oasis. If a... Continue Reading →
Bear's Scare by Jacob Grant is a charming book about first impressions and finding friends in unexpected places. The book follows Bear and his stuffed friend Ursa. Bear likes to keep a tidy and clean house, but when he finds a spiderweb, he and Ursa begin a frantic search for the spider culprit! The story... Continue Reading →
So here's the thing about saying something like, "I don't really like thrillers." (Which is a thing I say.) Hard & fast statements like that are made to be broken. Mine was broken most recently by The Opposite of Here by Tara Altebrando, a new YA thriller that I am obsessed with. There's no hiding... Continue Reading →
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