Today, we're teaming up with Disney-Hyperion to celebrate the release of Mistress of All Evil by Serena Valentino, the fourth book in the Disney Villains series -- and it just so happens that I'm in Disneyland right now! So since I'm in a super Disney mood already, let's take a look at the Top 10... Continue Reading →
Today, we're celebrating the release of The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo -- a collection of stories, myths, and fairy tales inspired by the Grishaverse in which her Shadow & Bone and Six of Crows series take place. One of the most exciting things about this book is how it connects the idea of... Continue Reading →
Have you discovered the Queens of Renthia series by Sarah Beth Durst yet? The first two books are out now, and having recently binge-read both of them, I'm here to tell you ... get on this bandwagon. Here are the top 5 reasons you should read these books now: 1. Bad Ass Lady Queens The... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Today, I am thrilled to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for The Duke of Bannerman Prep by Katie A. Nelson -- a seductive, modern retelling of The Great Gatsby, set at a California prep school. I was sold on this book the minute I heard that premise! Not only am I... Continue Reading →
Today, we're teaming up with our friends at Disney-Hyperion to celebrate the upcoming release of The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordin, the second book in his Trials of Apollo series. And since Apollo is the God of Music, Poetry, and the Sun -- all things that can brighten our day -- we wanted to feature... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite books of the year came out in stores everywhere yesterday, Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer. You can read my full review here to see why I loved it so much - but trust me, you need this book in your life. Today, I'm delighted to be hosting a stop... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Today, we're celebrating both Women's History Month and the delightful new picture book, What's the Big Deal About First Ladies? with a super fun blog post featuring one of my favorite first ladies. What's the Big Deal About First Ladies? by Ruby Shamir and Matt Faulkner explores what it means to be First Lady and... Continue Reading →
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