For those of us with siblings, we all know that the relationships are anything but simple. Sometimes they’re great and sometimes they’re fraught with tension, but if you’re lucky, they’re the best friends you get to also be related to. Here are my favorite books with sibling relationships that might not be perfect, but are […]
Being an effective ally means lifting up Black voices through the stories they tell and the content they create. Check out this list of Black influencers on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok that you should follow. Did we miss someone who should be on this list? Let us know @SimonTeen on Twitter and Instagram and we’ll […]
Dua Lipa has taken the world by storm with her latest album, not that she wasn’t a force to be reckoned with before. Her Grammy win was well deserved (IMO), considering I still have Future Nostalgia, the Moonlight Edition on repeat. What a record. What an artist. If you love all things Dua Lipa, you’ll […]
We think about romance a lot around here, and are always searching for stories that explore love in all its glory. While these books aren’t all romances at their core, the love story in each of them is wonderful and complex. Here are 14 books with LGBTQ+ love stories you need to add to your […]
It’s the first of the month, which means we’ve got a whole new set of books to read FOR FREE on RivetedLit.com. Plus we have extended excerpts of new YA novels hitting shelves in June 2021. Since its Pride Month, we’re also featuring some of our fave LGBTQIA+ books! So read on to discover what’s […]
May is one of my favorite months. The weather is warmer, the trees are fully in bloom, and the book releases are as riveting as ever! You need to add these books May releases to your TBR! Must-Read YA Books that Came Out in May 2021 1. Take Me Home Tonight by Morgan Matson Taking […]
Olivia Rodrigo’s seminal teenage angst masterpiece SOUR is half an hour of pure feels. To accompany SOUR on repeat, we have a book pairing for each song on the album! Books to Read While Listening to Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR Album on Repeat 1. “brutal” — Permanent Record by Mary H.K. Choi God, it’s brutal out […]
It’s time to kick off Simon Teen’s Summer of Love! This summer we’re challenging you to read as many epic romances as you can and we have tons of great book suggestions for what you should read next! If you don’t know where to start we’ve got 191 YA Romance book recs RIGHT HERE to […]
When I first watched Five Feet Apart, I think I used up an entire box of tissues. But even though this movie made me ugly cry an impressive amount, it also made me laugh and swoon at the adorable romance. If you loved the Five Feet Apart movie as much as I did, then you’ll […]
From ancient Egypt to the grunge era, historical fiction novels are a fun immersive way to experience the past! Even if you’re not into togas or petticoats, sometimes it’s nice to escape modern times and immerse yourself in the action and drama in a different time period. Here is a list of our favorite historical fiction […]
