Summer is HERE, and that means it's time to grab some shades, a picnic blanket, and your best beach read for some outdoor reading time in the lovely warmth and sunshine. As far as I'm concerned, ANY book can be the perfect summer read, as long as you enjoy reading it. But if you really... Continue Reading →
Summer is the perfect time to explore some great new books -- especially for those in the magic age of "middle grade." You know, before teachers start piling on ridiculously large required summer reading lists? Here are our picks for some perfect middle grade books & series to read this summer. Charmed Life Series by... Continue Reading →
All week we've been highlighting the YALSA Teens' Top Ten Nominees and we're down to the final five on the list. Which of the 25 make YOUR top ten? Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson Synopsis: In the seventh book in the bestselling series, evil scientists are still trying to convince Max that... Continue Reading →
We're back with more Teens' Top Ten Nominees with numbers 16-20 on the list of 25 nominees. I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore Unless you’ve been living under a rock — or you’re brand-new to the YA book world — chances are, you’ve heard all about I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore (the... Continue Reading →
We're back with the next five titles on the Teens' Top Ten Nominee list. How many have you read? Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare “Oh, what a fantastic ride!” That was my first thought upon finishing Clockwork Angel, Cassandra Clare’s latest work in her world of Shadowhunters. Set in Victorian England, it serves as the first of... Continue Reading →
Summer is coming to a close (quicker than we'd like). So how'd you do on your summer reading list? Did you check out the Teens' Top Ten Nominees? Are there a couple more you want to squeeze in before you head back to school? Now's the time! Teens' Top Ten Voting begins TODAY and is... Continue Reading →
For me, picking out a new book is a lot like picking out a new outfit – I usually go with the tried and true staples I know I’ll love, and occasionally throw in something surprising to mix things up a little. When it comes to gathering up your beach reads for summer, this approach... Continue Reading →
All this week we've been featuring some great Middle Grade books for your summer reading. Now we want to give you a chance to win some of these books! Here are the rules & details: * You may enter once per prize * Each winner will be chosen by a random drawing * U.S. only... Continue Reading →
We continue our week-long feature on Middle Grade reads for summer today with an exclusive interview! Elena, our Middle Grade reviewer, recently shared her thoughts on Fifties Chix: Travel to Tomorrow by Angela Sage Larsen. Today, we're delighted to bring you Elena's Q&A with Angela. Angela responded on video, below, but you can also scroll... Continue Reading →
We continue our week-long feature on Middle Grade reads for summer today with an exclusive interview! Elena, our Middle Grade reviewer, recently shared her thoughts on Fifties Chix: Travel to Tomorrow by Angela Sage Larsen. Today, we're delighted to bring you Elena's Q&A with Angela. Angela responded on video, below, but you can also scroll... Continue Reading →
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