The blog tour for The She-Wolf of Kanta by Marlena Frank stops by today, with a guest post from Marlena AND your chance to win an Amazon gift card - so be sure to keep reading for all the details! Education in general has had an enormous impact on my life. My parents had to... Continue Reading →
Hamilton + YA Romance = Love & War by Melissa de la Cruz
Attention HAMILTON fans everywhere - another way to soak up the saga of one of America's earliest heroes is now at your fingertips, with this week's release of Love & War by Melissa de la Cruz, the sequel to Alex & Eliza, which chronicles the love story of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler. Since options... Continue Reading →
Sam & Ilsa’s Last Hurrah by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Hijinks, hilarity, and heartfelt revelations ensue as twin seniors bid farewell to high school in Sam & Ilsa's Last Hurrah by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan. Siblings Sam and Ilsa Kehlmann have spent most of their high school years throwing parties for their friends--and now they've prepared their final blowout, just before graduation. The rules... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Favorite Icey Designs Candles
So, it's no secret that I have a Major Thing for bookish candles - and one of my favorite shops (in fact the first one I ever bought bookish candles from) is Icey Designs, run by designer, author, and fellow blogger Hafsah Faizal. I adore pretty much everything in the Icey Designs shop - pencils,... Continue Reading →
Don’t Blink by Amy Krause Rosenthal & illus. by David Roberts
Parents everywhere, rejoice. Don't Blink by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by David Roberts is the bedtime book that will trick your kids into falling asleep! Okay, okay. It's not like a miracle book that lulls children into a full night's sleep. But it IS a book that targets reluctant sleepers and uses an interactive... Continue Reading →
The Fall of Grace by Amy Fellner Dominy: Sneak Peek, Q&A + Contest
I've got an exciting new YA to introduce you to today, The Fall of Grace by Amy Fellner Dominy -- which is described as "an adventure-thriller with a dash of romance." Below, you'll find a Q&A with Amy, an excerpt from The Fall of Grace, plus more about the book AND your chance to win... Continue Reading →
Jennifer Sommersby: “Thank You, Mrs. Robertson” + Sleight Blog Tour Contest
I cannot even begin to tell you how incredibly excited I am today to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for Sleight by Jennifer Sommersby. I first read a very early version of this book several years ago, and have been so thrilled to follow its journey towards publication. Jenn is one... Continue Reading →
Relative Strangers by Paula Garner
Relative Strangers by Paula Garner first captured my interest with the fascinating plot described in the flap copy (below) -- but it was the complex story and captivating characters that kept me invested in this beautiful book. Why is there a gap in Jules’s baby album? A wry and poignant coming-of-age novel about finding the... Continue Reading →
Contest Winners: March 2018
It's time for a round-up of our latest contest winners! Be sure to check out our latest contests here for more chances to win. Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi One winner will receive a finished copy of the book plus a branded PopSocket. The winner is: Brynn Rova Any Second by Kevin Emerson To... Continue Reading →
Someday, Somewhere by Lindsay Champion: Review + Blog Tour Contest
Today's review is part of the official blog tour. Be sure to keep reading to learn more about the book and author, the blog tour, and enter for your chance to win a copy of the book. Someday, Somewhere by Lindsay Champion, a story about two teens from vastly different worlds, falling hard for each... Continue Reading →
