Lauren Wengrovitz
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Lauren is a twenty-something currently living in Northern Virginia. She loves to read YA books and watch movie adaptations. Lauren is passionate about many things, but reading has always been a huge part of her life. Ever since she first learned to read, her parents have always had to pry books out of her hands when it’s time for other commitments. Lauren is always eager to try a new book, author, or series. She also loves music, Harry Potter, and the Washington Capitals. Follow her on Twitter: @LWengrovitz.

Interview with GLITTER author Aprilynne Pike

“Breaking Bad meets Marie Antoinette” in Aprilynne Pike’s newest novel, Glitter. The novel takes place in the near future in a world where the residents of the palace of Versailles – including our main character, Danica – live like it’s…

Review: Trouble Makes a Comeback

Stephanie Tromly’s debut novel, Trouble is a Friend of Mine, was one of my favorite books last year. This series is Sherlock meets Veronica Mars meets Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and I was thrilled when I got a chance to…

Interview: Author & Musician Rob Rufus

In his memoir, Die Young with Me, Rob Rufus tells the story of his battle with teenage cancer to his growth into a punk rock star. Today we get to share a Q&A with Rob Rufus and the trailer for…

Guest Post: The Path to Publication – Jill Mackenzie

I’m thrilled to be hosting a guest post from author Jill Mackenzie. Her debut YA novel Spin the Sky released on November 1st, 2016, and today she’s on The Young Folks to talk about her journey to publication. With that…

Blog Tour Review: Saving Hamlet by Molly Booth

I’m thrilled to be part of the blog tour for Saving Hamlet by Molly Booth, a fun modern take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet (with a pinch of time traveling). Check out our review and enter to win a copy of your…

Review: Hamilton’s America

The story of Alexander Hamilton has captivated the nation since the soundtrack for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton: An American Musical’ dropped in August 2015. The hip-hop Broadway musical based on the life of Alexander Hamilton won 11 Tony Awards and tickets…

Blog Tour: ILLUSION by Martina Boone

I’m so excited to be taking part in the blog tour for Martina Boone’s Illusion, the final book in the Heirs of Watson Island trilogy. This week is for Compulsion – book one in the series. I’ve been meaning to…