Every month feels like the best month ever for YA releases, but this time I really, seriously mean it: the sheer saturation of must-reads about to hit shelves is nigh overwhelming. Turn off your phone and climb into your fully-stocked blanket fort. It’s time to read.
Part of being a great YA author is being a great YA reader, and seeing what your peers are putting out into the world for teens. But research isn’t the only reason to read YA, of course; we read it because it’s damn good, and as writers ourselves, we appreciate the written word done right. […]
This week’s new releases are full of inspiration: from Sherlock Holmes to Snow White, Romeo & Juliet to Cinderella, and in a class by herself, Miss Dolly Parton. We’ve got magical realism, horror, a gender-swapped Moriarty, and new books by the authors of old favorites like Conversion, Side Effects May Vary, and This Song Will Save Your Life. Here are […]
“So…what should I read next?” Oh, yes. That question. Generally sent via text message or on Facebook, it’s one I get fairly often. But that’s okay. Every book lover has a handful of titles they recommend to their friends whenever they get nudged for suggestions, that faithful go-to pile.
In an epic year for young adult lit, in the midst of a YA golden age, these are the 2015 books that made us laugh, cry, ship, reread, and stay up late, that inspired us to add too many exclamation points to our emails and too many gifs to our online reviews. These are the best of the […]