Summer is a time for travelers. It’s the time when the weather is beautiful and days are long and adventures seem to be right at the tips of your fingers. Whether you’re stuck and longing to travel or already on your flight, these books will take you wherever you want to go. 16 Books That […]
Sometimes you need a good cry. Sometimes you need to read about someone else’s grief to help you deal with your own. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve read a book and walked away understanding my own grief in a new way. There’s a catharsis to be found in books and hopefully these […]
What’s better than a meet-cute? That’s easy – reading a tension-filled reunion, full of drama, backstory, sometimes falling apart, and sometimes falling in love. The whole time, you’re rooting for your favorite couple to be together (again). This is the kind of love story that pulls at your heart, rips you apart, and has you […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as society grows in its understanding of mental illnesses, their effects, and their treatments, we’re seeing more and more YA narratives that address these topics. There are many compelling, well-written narratives that focus on mental illness or otherwise feature teen characters struggling with and coming to terms with […]
Like many of you, I miss Summer Movie Season BEYOND BELIEF. The days of large popcorns, thrilling blockbusters, and double features are approaching, and I for one cannot wait for the movies to come. That being said, I am as much a bookworm as I am a complete movie nerd. SO with summer reading about […]
As a native and current New Yorker, I often feel jaded by the city from being caught in crowds of tourists, to unwelcoming critters skittering across the train platform, and the rancid mysterious puddles on the ground. At the same time, I am comforted knowing that there will always be endless charm and discoveries waiting […]
May flowers aren’t the only things April showers brought this month: April also delivered outstanding new releases that you have to put on your TBR! Grab one of these must-reads as you enjoy the warmer weather and the longer days. Must-Read YA Books That Went on Sale in April 2021 1. The Cost of Knowing […]
There’s a reason relationship experts will tell you to marry your best friend. When a pair of close friends move toward becoming a couple, you know that their attraction is rooted in a deep sense of care. No insta-love to be found here! Read on for some of our favorite examples of friends who realize […]
If you’re like us, you love a sweeping fantasy series full of monsters and magic, and are obsessed with Netflix’s Shadow and Bone. But what should you read next that will give you those same dark, mythical vibes? Books to Read If You Love the Shadow and Bone TV Show 1. Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto […]
I love romance. Whether it’s the main plot or a subplot, I can guarantee it’s almost always my favorite part of any given book. And like any good romance fan, I have my particular favorite trope — enemies to lovers. Friends to lovers is the classic romance slow burn, and — don’t get me wrong […]
