There is a TON of news this week, so be sure to scroll down to get everything! * This week, it became official! Josh Hutcherson has been cast as Peeta and Liam Hemsworth has been cast as Gale in The Hunger Games movie. Here are a few articles about the news: 'The Hunger Games' filmmakers... Continue Reading →

We are SUPER excited for the April 26th release of Abandon by Meg Cabot, the first in a new exciting paranormal series that's inspired by the Persephone myth. In fact, we're so excited, we've teamed up with the folks at Scholastic to bring you an exciting week of exclusive features, including a contest and a... Continue Reading →

* Check EW's Shelf Life site today through Tuesday for book trailers & other goodies for Cassandra Clare's City of Fallen Angels -- in stores on Tuesday! Anybody else doing a power re-reading of the first three Mortal Instruments books this weekend to get ready? (And don't forget -- also in stores Tuesday, Red Glove... Continue Reading →

* Are you 18 or younger? Then head on over and vote for your favorite books and authors of 2010 in the Children's Choice Book Awards! * Bummed you couldn't make it to the New York Teen Book Festival last week? Scholastic shares some snippets from the festival, and some interesting quotes from attending YA... Continue Reading →

* It's finally official! Lionsgate has confirmed that Jennifer Lawrence will be playing Katniss in the upcoming movie adaptation of The Hunger Games. Here's where you can get lots of information: Lionsgate confirms: Jennifer Lawrence is Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games' Gary Ross dishes on casting Jennifer Lawrence in 'The Hunger Games' Jennifer Lawrence:... Continue Reading →

* Finally! It's here! The first of three book trailers for Cassandra Clare's City of Fallen Angels: * A GREAT article in the LA Times this week, about more adults reading YA: But increasingly, adults are reading YA books with no ulterior motives. Attracted by well-written, fast-paced and engaging stories that span the gamut of... Continue Reading →

* You've heard of Groupon and Living Social, right? Now check out Book Perk, from HarperCollins -- which offers amazing and unique deals on books and related goodies. They've already had some really fantastic offers, so go check them out for yourselves. It's free to sign up, too. * In case you missed it, the... Continue Reading →

* Some somber news for the book industry at large this week, as Borders filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Some 200 stores across the country are now slated to close. It's a mixed back for book lovers like us ... on the one hand, it could mean a boost for some regional indie booksellers.... Continue Reading →

* In case you missed our Big! Exciting! News!, here it is again ... we're one of five blogs helping to reveal chapter one of Cassandra Clare's City of Fallen Angels. Tune into Novel Novice on Wednesday to see our sneak peek! Meanwhile, here's Cassie's top ten list of things that will NOT happen in... Continue Reading →

We are THRILLED to finally announce some exciting news regarding Cassandra Clare's City of Fallen Angels. Next week, on February 16th, we'll be one of five blogs exclusively revealing pieces of chapter 1 of City of Fallen Angels. Just visit each of the five sites all next week, and by the end of the week,... Continue Reading →