For the first time last year, I kept a reading journal throughout the year to tracking what I read, reading challenges, books I purchased, and upcoming releases I wanted. I loved having a place to track my reading habits, and after figuring out what worked and what didn’t, I made a few changes and started […]
So if you’re anything like me, and love following amazing #bookstagram accounts over on Instagram (and you should be following me, too!) – then you’ve probably discovered a new craze in the book community. Bookish candles. I confess, I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole and fallen in love with these bookish candles — which combine […]
Today, we’re delighted to be teaming up with Penguin Teen to host a stop on the official blog tour for The One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr – about a girl who has no short-term memory – except one: her first kiss, with a boy on a beach. In her desperation, Flora embarks […]
It seems like everywhere you turn these days, people can’t stop talking about Alexander Hamilton. It’s Hamilton Fever! From the hit Broadway musical, to a growing roster of other creative works inspired by the revolutionary figure, it seems like Hamilton is everywhere. And yes, he’s even on the shelves of the Young Adult section at […]
It’s release day for Pyromantic by Lish McBride today, the sequel to Firebug and one of my all-time favorite series. It’s got loads of snark & sass, the perfect dash of romance, and my favorite combination of all time ever: crime families in YA literature. Seriously, I LOVE organized crime/crime families/the mob/the maffia/etc. in YA […]
You guys, it’s heeeere! Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller is in stores TODAY! I loved this book SO much and I’m so excited it’s out in the world now for all of you to buy, read, and enjoy. One of the reasons I love it so much is … PIRATES! We need […]
Guys. GUYS!!! Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller comes out TOMORROW! Sadly, that means our takeover week is almost over (tomorrow’s the last day) – BUT happily, it means you can all finally get your hands on a copy of this super fun book! To help ease the last day of the wait, […]
I love finding new ways to rethink my wardrobe — and I’ve discovered recently that one of the best sources for an inspired outfit choice can come from books! Dressing to match or coordinate with a book, or even taking inspiration from a book cover or character are great ways to rethink your clothes and […]
Part of what makes Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller so fantastic is the kick-ass lady pirate at the heart of the story. There aren’t a lot of stories about lady pirates – and that’s partly because there weren’t a lot of lady pirates in real-life. But they did exist, and today, we’re […]
Daughter of the Pirate King Takeover Week continues today, with a swashbuckling & swoon-worthy guest post from author Tricia Levenseller featuring her picks for the Top 3 Fictional Pirates. Be sure to keep reading for today’s chance to win a copy of Tricia’s book! 1. Captain Jack Sparrow First up is, of course, Captain Jack […]