Any YA reader has probably asked themselves what they would do if they found themselves in the same situation as the protagonist of the book they were reading. What if you volunteered for the Hunger Games? What if you fell in love with a 100-year-old vampire? What if you were chosen to save society? But... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
Any YA reader has probably asked themselves what they would do if they found themselves in the same situation as the protagonist of the book they were reading. What if you volunteered for the Hunger Games? What if you fell in love with a 100-year-old vampire? What if you were chosen to save society? But... Continue Reading →
The Best of Anne & Henry by Dawn Ius
My how the time flies when you're having fun! It's hard to believe, but today we bid adieu to our September Book of the Month. But before we say our final goodbye, here's a look at highlights from our feature on Anne & Henry by Dawn Ius: Rewriting History Contest For this month's writing contest,... Continue Reading →
The Best of Anne & Henry by Dawn Ius
My how the time flies when you're having fun! It's hard to believe, but today we bid adieu to our September Book of the Month. But before we say our final goodbye, here's a look at highlights from our feature on Anne & Henry by Dawn Ius: Rewriting History Contest For this month's writing contest,... Continue Reading →
New YA Releases: September 29, 2015
Here's a look at today's new YA releases: The Lost Girl by R. L. Stine Generations of children and teens have grown up on R.L. Stine's bestselling and hugely popular horror series, Fear Street and Goosebumps. Now, the Fear Street series is back with a chilling new installment, packed with pure nightmare fodder that will... Continue Reading →
Beyond Anne & Henry: The Tudors in YA Lit
If you're like us, and you can't get enough of Anne & Henry by Dawn Ius, then today's post is just for you: more YA books featuring the Tudors! Here are our recommendations, and be sure to add yours in the comments: Brazen by Katherine Longshore Mary Howard has always lived in the shadow of... Continue Reading →
Beyond Anne & Henry: The Tudors in YA Lit
If you're like us, and you can't get enough of Anne & Henry by Dawn Ius, then today's post is just for you: more YA books featuring the Tudors! Here are our recommendations, and be sure to add yours in the comments: Brazen by Katherine Longshore Mary Howard has always lived in the shadow of... Continue Reading →
Percy Pack Sneak Peek: Magnus Chase & the Gods of Asgard
As a member of the Percy Pack -- helping to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Percy Jackson series -- we're delighted today to be bringing you a sneak peek at Rick Riordan's new book, Magnus Chase & the Gods of Asgard. Though the book doesn't come out until October 6th, you can read the... Continue Reading →
Percy Pack Sneak Peek: Magnus Chase & the Gods of Asgard
As a member of the Percy Pack -- helping to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Percy Jackson series -- we're delighted today to be bringing you a sneak peek at Rick Riordan's new book, Magnus Chase & the Gods of Asgard. Though the book doesn't come out until October 6th, you can read the... Continue Reading →
Anne & Henry by Dawn Ius: The Real Henry VIII
In our September Book of the Month, author Dawn Ius has re-imagined England's most infamous king as high school royalty. But what was the real Henry VIII like? We showed you more about the real Anne Boleyn earlier this week. Today, we're bringing you the facts about the other half of this ill-fated couple. Henry... Continue Reading →
