Marie Rutkoski’s stories are majestic and wondrous gifts. The first time I encountered one of her stories, I stayed up much later than I should have, deeply enchanted by her words and the powerful way she uses them. Every sentence is…
Six Authors Weigh in on Fanfiction, Tropes and the Books That Were Inspired by Them
I have something to admit: I’ve read more fanfiction than actual fiction. I’ve read thousands of words of epic multi-chaptered stories and one-shots. I love the dazzling imagination that stretches canon and established characters beyond a show or movie’s original…
The Magic of ‘The Tales of Beedle The Bard’ comes to Audible!
Audiobook fans rejoice! For the first time ever, The Wizarding World’s The Tales of Beedle The Bard will be available in audio. Performed by some of the most beloved actors and actresses from the world, the book is now available…
Book Review: Rebelwing by Andrea Tang
If you liked Pacific Rim, enjoy reading about intrepid teenage characters and need a good resistance movement story to enjoy, Rebelwing by Andrea Tang is just the book for you. Set in a futuristic world where arms dealing corporations have…
Beautifully Brutal and Timely: An Interview with ‘Foul Is Fair’ Author Hannah Capin
Hannah Capin’s Foul Is Fair is a novel of the moment. Set in the aftermath of a sexual assault, this dark and gritty novel features unforgettable characters and moments that didn’t fail to galvanize its readers. It isn’t an easy…
Exclusive Interview with ‘Bug Boys’ author, Laura Knetzger
When I first heard that Random House, one of the big five publishers, was launching a children’s graphic novel imprint, I was overjoyed. I LOVE children’s graphic novels and the artistry and creativity that goes into producing them. Some of…
Interview: Jewell Parker Rhodes & Brady Colbert Discuss Their New Middle-Grade Books
In 2020, now more than ever, stories that encompass a diverse array of experiences deserve to be celebrated and not just during months designated for that purpose—like Black History Month in February or National American Indian History Month in November.…
