To help celebrate this week's feature on Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia, we are offering up a really awesome contest -- with some really awesome prizes! Keep reading for details: The Contest Fingerprints of You is all about one young woman's journey to learn more about herself. In 50 words or less, tell us... Continue Reading →
Featured Book: Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia
Today we are thrilled to kick off a week-long feature on one of this year's truly stunning debut novels, Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia. Even YA superstar Judy Blume has been singing the praises of this novel: Kristen-Paige Madonia is a remarkable young novelist. Her writing is luminous, her voice original, and the journey... Continue Reading →
Featured Book: Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia
Today we are thrilled to kick off a week-long feature on one of this year's truly stunning debut novels, Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia. Even YA superstar Judy Blume has been singing the praises of this novel: Kristen-Paige Madonia is a remarkable young novelist. Her writing is luminous, her voice original, and the journey... Continue Reading →
Holiday Shopping Guide: YA for Adults
Want to get mom or dad, grandma or grandpa, a great YA book for the holidays? Here are our picks for YA books that will most appeal to non-YA readers: that is, adults who think they're too cool for YA -- but just don't know any better yet! Amelia Anne is Dead and Gone by... Continue Reading →
Best of The Blessed by Tonya Hurley
Today, we bid farewell to our November Book of the Month -- The Blessed by Tonya Hurley. But first, we want to take a look back at highlights from the past month's features: The Blessed Religious Writing Contest You've got until midnight (PT) tonight to get your entries in -- hurry! Check out the complete... Continue Reading →
Best of The Blessed by Tonya Hurley
Today, we bid farewell to our November Book of the Month -- The Blessed by Tonya Hurley. But first, we want to take a look back at highlights from the past month's features: The Blessed Religious Writing Contest You've got until midnight (PT) tonight to get your entries in -- hurry! Check out the complete... Continue Reading →
Holiday Shopping Guide: Paranormal & Dystopian
There are SO many paranormal and dystopian YA series out there, and you probably know some of our favorite series already. So for today's shopping guide, we'd like to suggest some of our new or recent favorites in each genre. Paranormal: Black City by Elizabeth Richards The Diviners by Libba Bray Such Wicked Intent by... Continue Reading →
Holiday Shopping Guide: Contemporary YA
In today's shopping guide, we're featuring our favorite contemporary YA novels -- perfect for readers who like their books set in reality! Amelia Anne is Dead and Gone by Kat Rosenfeld Lexapros & Cons by Aaron Karo The Edumacation of Jay Baker by Jay Clark Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia First Comes Love by... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Video Debut: The Blessed Event
Today we are thrilled to exclusively debut a video from the very exciting launch party for The Blessed. The video features performances by Kara Hayward (Moonrise Kingdom; The Blessed audiobook), Vince Clarke (Erasure, Yaz, Depeche Mode), Gus + Scout (Scout Willis and Gus Wenner), and Stephin Merritt (of The Magnetic Fields). Thanks to Simon &... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Video Debut: The Blessed Event
Today we are thrilled to exclusively debut a video from the very exciting launch party for The Blessed. The video features performances by Kara Hayward (Moonrise Kingdom; The Blessed audiobook), Vince Clarke (Erasure, Yaz, Depeche Mode), Gus + Scout (Scout Willis and Gus Wenner), and Stephin Merritt (of The Magnetic Fields). Thanks to Simon &... Continue Reading →
