The highly anticipated new addition to the His Fair Assassin series by Robin LaFevers is nearly here -- just a few more days to go! -- but today, we've got a sneak peek at Courting Darkness (first in a NEW duology) for you, plus a fantastic giveaway that you do not want to miss. [pdf-embedder... Continue Reading →
7 Ideas for Bookish Valentine’s (and Galentine’s) Day Gifts
Love is in the air, and whether you're shopping for a paramour or your best Galentine's Day pal -- or making a wishlist of your own to slip to your sweetie -- I've got you covered today, with some of the best ideas for bookish Valentine's (and Galentine's) Day gifts. HOT TIP: Grab some discount... Continue Reading →
Only a Breath Apart by Katie McGarry
What would you do if you could defy destiny? Only a Breath Apart by Katie McGarry explores what happens when you defy the future that's been set before you and choose your own fate. I absolutely fell in love with Jesse and Scarlett's story, and loved seeing these two childhood friends reconnect and find the... Continue Reading →
Best Babysitters Ever: Spotlight + Giveaway
Today, I'm so pleased to be teaming up with HMH Books for Young Readers to celebrate a new book perfect for fans of The Babysitters Club and The Dork Diaries. In stores February 5th, Best Babysitters Ever by Carolina Cala puts a fun new spin on the saga of babysitting. The book (the first in... Continue Reading →
A Curse So Dark & Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
Beauty & the Beast gets a fiercely feminist retelling in A Curse So Dark & Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer, which reimagines the classic story by combining a lush fantasy world with a contemporary twist. Fall in love, break the curse. It once seemed so easy to Prince Rhen, the heir to Emberfall. Cursed by a... Continue Reading →
The Night Circus: Styled By Books
Erin Morgenstern has a new book coming out later this year, making it the perfect time to revist her lush and magical 2011 novel, The Night Circus. I absolutely loved this book (and am very much overdue for a re-read one of these days), and the aesthetics of both the cover itself and Morgenstern's descriptions... Continue Reading →
Imprison the Sky by A.C. Gaughen
Imprison the Sky by A.C. Gaughen is in stores today, and if you haven't yet discovered this gorgeous and lush fantasy world, now is the perfect time to dive in. The saga began with Reign the Earth (one of my favorite books of 2018), and continues now with the focus shifting to a new character... Continue Reading →
One-Third Nerd: Spotlight + Blog Tour Contest
Today, we're featuring a funny new middle grade book to help kick-off the official blog tour for One-Third Nerd by Gennifer Choldenko. Keep reading to learn more & enter to win a copy of the book. A funny, fast-paced, and heartfelt story from the Newbery Honor-winning author of the Al Capone series. Fifth grade is... Continue Reading →
Reading Journal: Tips & Ideas
For the first time last year, I kept a reading journal throughout the year to tracking what I read, reading challenges, books I purchased, and upcoming releases I wanted. I loved having a place to track my reading habits, and after figuring out what worked and what didn't, I made a few changes and started... Continue Reading →
The Whispers by Greg Howard: Blog Tour Spotlight
Today, I'm helping kick-off the official blog tour for The Whispers by Greg Howard, a whimsical new middle grade (in stores tomorrow). Here's more about the book: A middle grade debut that's a heartrending coming-of-age tale, perfect for fans of Bridge to Terabithia and Counting By 7s . Eleven-year-old Riley believes in the whispers, magical... Continue Reading →
