Historical fiction is necessary because it gives readers an important glimpse and entry point into a period they might not have learned about previously. Monica Hesse’s novels show underrepresented aspects of history and her upcoming novel, They Went Left, on-sale…
What makes a perfect summer read? Six YA authors weigh in!
Even though we’re in the last month of summer, there’s still ample time to get your summer read on. And there truly is nothing better than a summer read. Whether you’re reading curled up in air conditioning, poolside or with…
The Best Audiobooks For All Your Summer Plans
There should be no debate on whether audiobooks count as reading. But just in case there are any doubters among our readers, we challenge you to take a long road-trip or staycation with these incredible books and see how you…
Book Review: Wilder Girls by Rory Power
The thing you should know before starting Wilder Girls by Rory Power is that it is excruciatingly beautiful and excruciatingly brutal. The prose packs a punch that steals your breath away from the get-go until you’re 300 something pages in and still…
Book Review: Don’t Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno
Set in a Florida coastal town of Port Coral, Don’t Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno is perfect for anyone who loves small towns, big-hearted characters and swoon-worthy love-interests. Readers are introduced to teenager Rosa Santos and her family (included…
Spider-Man: Far From Home Author Preeti Chhibber on ‘Homecoming’ as the Ultimate YA Movie
Spider-Man: Homecoming combined two of my favorite things in one fantastic film: Young Adult stories and super-hero films. With its young cast, general teen aesthetic reminiscent of a John Hughes classic, and high school setting complete with an actual school…
Book Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
I’ve started and restarted this review a few times. Since Red, White & Royal Blue is now a New York Times bestseller and has been reviewed everywhere, I’m finding that my words are coming up short each time I try…
