As 2021 draws to a close, the books team looks back on a truly amazing year for young adult books. We came together, voted, and ranked our ten best books of 2021. We love fantasy here at the Young Folks,…
The 5 Best Book Debuts of 2021
2021 has been a fantastic year for YA. Later this week, our full list of favorites will be released, but first, we want to take the time to honor some debuts. Releasing your first novel into the world is terrifying,…
‘Vampires, Hearts, and Other Dead Things’ review: Margie Fuston’s debut sinks its fangs into the heart of grief
Margie Fuston’s debut ‘Vampires, Hearts, and Other Dead Things’ is a paranormal contemporary that doesn’t hesitate to sink its fangs into the heart of grief.
‘Vampires, Hearts, and Other Dead Things’ interview: Margie Fuston shares her love of vampires and New Orleans
The fantastic debut ‘Vampires, Hearts, and Other Dead Things’ from Margie Fuston sweeps us away to New Orleans, Louisiana, where her heroine, Victoria…
Most Anticipated Reads of 2021
So far, 2021 has been an excellent year for books. On this site, we have already highlighted some of our favorites, and we can’t wait to see what the next five months have to offer! In the second half of…
August 2021 New Book Releases: Sapphic romances and heartwarming reads
August is bittersweet. With the end of Summer and the start of Fall (arguably the best season), the month is perfect for enjoying the last bits of poolside, beach, or porch reading before the cooler weather makes an appearance. This…
7 YA Bad Boys to Fall For After Watching Loki
The popularity of Disney+’s Loki only proves how much people still love bad boys. (Also that Tom Hiddleston is incredibly hot and charismatic, but we already knew that). Over the past few years, the YA category has become flooded with…