What girl doesn’t want to be surrounded by gorgeous jocks day in and day out? Jordan Woods isn’t just surrounded by hot guys, though – she leads them as the captain and quarterback on her high school football team. They all see her as one of the guys, and that’s just fine. As long as [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure…but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Release Date: April [...]
“These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume.” —Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare The most tragic love story in history . . . Juliet Capulet didn’t take her own life. She was murdered by the person she trusted most, her new husband, [...]
“OMG. Year 11 results are out TODAY, my boyfriend is MIA and my mum is acting TOTALLY WEIRD. I’d turn to my BF Kat, that her life has suddenly gone from hero to ZERO. I don’t know who to talk to an everyone’s got their OWN problems. What would life be better if I wasn’t [...]
Most high school sports teams have rivalries with other schools. At Hamilton High, it’s a civil war: the football team versus the soccer team. And for her part, Lissa is sick of it. Her quarterback boyfriend, Randy, is always ditching her to go pick a fight with the soccer team or to prank their locker [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure…but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Where It Began by Ann Redisch Stampler. Release [...]
“When Aaron gets a job at a funeral home, he surprisingly takes to it. But there are dark secrets hidden in Aaron’s subconscious. He experiences dangerous bouts of sleepwalking and recurring dreams he can’t explain: a lifeless hand, a lipsticked mouth, a man, a gun… Can he piece the clues together and figure out the [...]
Laying hands upon the injured and dying, Avry of Kazan assumes their wounds and diseases into herself. But rather than being honored for her skills, she is hunted. Healers like Avry are accused of spreading the plague that has decimated the Territories, leaving the survivors in a state of chaos. Stressed and tired from hiding, [...]
“A ship heading for New Earth is halfway through its incredible journey across the galaxy. On board, sixteen-year-olds Waverly and Kieran are part of the first generation born in space. They are in love. They believe their future is written in the stars. They have never seen a stranger before…until the day they are wrenched [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure…but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Dead to You by Lisa McMann. Release Date: [...]
My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy — a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how to chop off somebody’s head with a sword and Logan Quinn, the hottest Spartan guy in school, also happens to be the deadliest. But lately, things have [...]
“The community of Cryer’s Cross, Montana (population 212) is distraught when high school freshman Tiffany disappears without a trace. Already off-balance due to her OCD, 16-year-old Kendall is freaked out seeing Tiffany’s empty desk in the one-room school house, but somehow life goes on… until Kendall’s boyfriend Nico also disappears, and also without a trace. [...]
As vampires from all over the world descend on the Drake farm for the Blood Moon gathering, security is ramped up. Lucy has been temporarily banned, for her own safety—and to allow Solange some time to adjust to her new existence. But their enemies realize how much Lucy means to the family, and plan to [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure…but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Dragonswood by Janet Lee Carey. Release Date: January [...]
“When alchemist Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi princess Jill Dragomir, the last place she expects to be sent is a human private school in Palm Springs, California. But at their new school, the drama is only just beginning. Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Bloodlines explores [...]
“Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days. The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn’t hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay [...]
Aria is a teenager in the enclosed city of Reverie. Like all Dwellers, she spends her time with friends in virtual environments, called Realms, accessed through an eyepiece called a Smarteye. Aria enjoys the Realms and the easy life in Reverie. When she is forced out of the pod for a crime she did not [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure…but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Arcadia Awakens by Kai Meyer. Release Date: February [...]
December 2011 Edition What’s Up, Chicken Butt is our feature – meme – whatchamacallit, where every first day of the month we give you a heads up on what to expect that month. Our Book of the Month for December is Bleeding Hearts by Alyxandra Harvey. Bleeding Hearts (Drake Chronicles, Book 4) by Alyxandra Harvey [...]
I’m Gwen Frost, a second-year warrior-in-training at Mythos Academy, and I have no idea how I’m going to survive the rest of the semester. One day, I’m getting schooled in swordplay by the guy who broke my heart—the drop-dead gorgeous Logan who slays me every time. Then, an invisible archer in the Library of Antiquities [...]
“Ruby said I’d never drown – not in the deep ocean, not by the shipwreck, not even by falling drunk into someone’s bottomless backyard pool … It sounded impossible, something no one would believe if anyone other than Ruby were the one to tell it. But Ruby was right: The body found that night wouldn’t [...]
Savannah Colbert has never known why she’s so hated by the kids of the Clann. Nor can she deny her instinct to get close to Clann golden boy Tristan Coleman. Especially when she recovers from a strange illness and the attraction becomes nearly irresistible. It’s as if he’s a magnet, pulling her gaze, her thoughts, [...]
The Summer King is missing; the Dark Court is bleeding; and a stranger walks the streets of Huntsdale, his presence signifying the deaths of powerful fey. Aislinn tends to the Summer Court, searching for her absent king and yearning for Seth. Torn between his new queen and his old love, Keenan works from afar to [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure…but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Pure by Julianna Baggott. Release Date: February 2012
For those that have been living under a rock, Breaking Dawn Part 1 is the fourth movie in the Twilight Saga. This chapter opens with Bella and Edward taking their vows and walking down the isle. Viewers are invited to join Bella and Edward on their honeymoon where they enjoy each other’s company as a [...]
Mara Dyer doesn’t think life can get any stranger than waking up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there. It can. She believes there must be more to the accident she can’t remember that killed her friends and left her mysteriously unharmed. There is. She doesn’t believe that after everything she’s [...]
“Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is—no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it’s getting harder. Nightmares of a desperate desert journey have Helen waking parched, only to find her sheets damaged by dirt and dust. At school she’s haunted by [...]
Keary Taylor is the independent author of the Fall of Angels trilogy and the standalone post-apocalyptic Eden. Not only does she successfully write and publish her own novels, but she also designs book covers for herself and other authors. Keary was kind enough to take the time and answer a few of my questions about [...]
Eve knew the stories of the Fall, of a time before she wandered into the colony of Eden, unable to recall anything but her name. She’s seen the aftermath of the technology that infused human DNA with cybernetic matter, able to grow new organs and limbs, how it evolved out of control. The machine took [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure…but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Incarnate by Jodi Meadows. Release Date: January 2012 [...]
Luis Fuentes has always been sheltered from the gang violence that nearly destroyed his brothers’ lives. But that didn’t stop him from taking risks — whether he’s scaling a mountain in the Rockies or dreaming of a future as an astronaut, Luis can’t stop looking for the next thrill. Nikki Cruz lives her life by [...]
So, the biggest and most exciting news to hit the YA community is the release of the Hunger Games official trailer. According to Lionsgate, “In an attempt to preserve the anticipation and mystery that fans are relishing, the trailer only shows footage from the first half of the film, chronicling events leading up to but [...]
With her boss preoccupied researching the Founder Houses in Morganville, student Claire Danvers is left to her own devices when she learns that three vampires have vanished without a trace. She soon discovers that the last person seen with one of the missing vampires is someone new to town-a mysterious individual named Magnus. After an [...]
Jessie Harrell is the debut author of Destined, a retelling of the classic myth of Cupid and Psyche. Jessie was able to take the time to talk to me about her writing process and the effort that went into finishing her first novel. To learn more about Jessie and Destined, visit the FAQ page of [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure…but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Lightbringer by K. D. McEntire. Release Date: November [...]
When Psyche receives a prophecy gone horribly wrong, she learns that even the most beautiful girl in Greece can have a hideous future. Her fate? Fall in love with the one creature even the gods fear. As she feels herself slipping closer into the arms of the prophecy, Psyche must choose between the terrifyingly tender [...]
“Think I could turn that boy bad?” My two best friends–my only two friends, really–follow my gaze and laugh. “Trevor Hoffman?” Beth scoffs. “No way, Jen.” “I bet I could,” I say, shrugging. “Why him?” Beth asks. “Why not any of the other nerds sitting there with him?” “Because,” I say slowly, “he isn’t your [...]
The winner of the The Iron Knight is: Nichole K. Congratulations! You will be receiving a copy of The Iron Knight. The Iron Knight is now available at all your favorite bookstores!
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure…but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Crossed by Ally Condie. Release Date: November 2011
November 2011 Edition What’s Up, Chicken Butt is our feature – meme – whatchamacallit, where every first day of the month we give you a heads up on what to expect that month. Our Book of the Month for November is Last Breath by Rachel Caine. The brand-new novel in the “intriguing world” (Darque Reviews) [...]
Flavor of the week: Frozen Peach Penguin Swirl Pubsicle is a weekly meme that combines our two favorite things – ice cream and books. We hand the reigns over to some of our awesome publishers as they highlight what upcoming releases they’re excited about. Crossed by Ally Condie In search of a future that may not [...]
Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn’t think she’s the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She’s also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush. In fact, Bianca hates him. And when he nicknames her “the Duff,” she throws her Coke [...]
Check out this teaser quote from the Iron Knight: “Yes,” I said, repressing a sigh. “I heard you. I think the jabberwocks on the other side of the swamp heard you.” “Oh, good! Maybe if we fight a couple you’ll start paying attention to me!” Puck matched my glare before gesturing around at the swamp. [...]
‘If she’d waited less than two weeks, she’d be June who died in June. But I guess my sister didn’t consider that.’ Harper Scott’s older sister has always been the perfect one so when June takes her own life a week before her high school graduation, sixteen-year-old Harper is devastated. Everyone’s sorry, but no one [...]
1. Sing with Bleeder Valve. 2. Get a tattoo. 3. Work things out with Shay. 4. Confront D. 5. Tell Serena. Kori Kitzler is the “dark angel” of her high school” beautiful, mysterious, the subject of rumors. Serena Moore is just an average girl: unassuming, not sure exactly who she is or who she wants [...]
If given the opportunity, what sixteen-year-old wouldn’t jump at the chance to move in with a friend and live parent-free? Although maybe “opportunity” isn’t the right word, since April had to tell her dad a tiny little untruth to make it happen (see #1: “Lied to Our Parents”). But she and her housemate Vi are [...]
My name is Meghan Chase. I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the [...]
Budding designer Lola Nolan doesn’t believe in fashion…she believes in costume. The more expressive the outfit—more sparkly, more fun, more wild—the better. But even though Lola’s style is outrageous, she’s a devoted daughter and friend with some big plans for the future. And everything is pretty perfect (right down to her hot rocker boyfriend) until [...]
Dying for more Cassandra Clare? While we have to wait until December for Clockwork Prince and the cover of City of Lost Souls, maybe the newly unveiled official placeholder will satiate your Shadowhunter cravings: You can follow Cassandra Clare’s tumblr to keep updated. After all, you don’t want to miss out on the teasers from [...]
In 1897 England, sixteen-year-old Finley Jayne has no one…except the “thing” inside her. When a young lord tries to take advantage of Finley, she fights back. And wins. But no normal Victorian girl has a darker side that makes her capable of knocking out a full-grown man with one punch… Only Griffin King sees the [...]
Speaking of the upcoming Hunger Games movie, did you guys check out Liam and Josh on the cover of Entertainment Weekly? Check out EW’s interview with the men of The Hunger Games — maybe it’ll ease your fears or just confirm your high expectations like it did for me.
October 2011 Edition What’s Up, Chicken Butt is our feature – meme – whatchamacallit, where every first day of the month we give you a heads up on what to expect that month. Our Book of the Month for October is book 3 of the Beautiful Creatures series, Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia and Margaret [...]
This got me really excited! I can’t wait, six more months to go!
September 2011 Edition What’s Up, Chicken Butt is our new-ish feature – meme – whatchamacallit, where every first day of the month we give you a heads up on what to expect that month. Our Book of the Month for September is Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins. Budding designer Lola Nolan [...]
The winner of the Power of Six giveaway is: Robin A. Congratulations! You will be receiving a copy of The Power of Six soon. The Power of Six is now available at all your favorite bookstores!
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week got to The Water Wars by Cameron Stracher Release Date: [...]
Kelly Gardiner is the author of the new novel Act of Faith. The story follows 16 year old Isabella as she’s forced to flee her home in England when her father’s radical ideas makes him a threat to Oliver Cromwell’s army. Life in the 1600s is not easy for a girl, especially with the Spanish [...]
“England,1640. Sixteen-year-old Isabella is forced to flee her home when her father’s radical ideas lead him into a suicidal stand against Oliver Cromwell’s army.Taking refuge in Amsterdam and desperate to find a means to survive, Isabella finds work with an elderly printer, Master de Aquila,and his enigmatic young assistant, Willem. When Master de Aquila travels [...]
We have a very exciting opportunity for a budding writer/reviewer – yaReads is looking for a new Australian reviewer to join the team. Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere, but due to the number of books and review requests we receive, it’s too much for just one person to handle. If you live in Australia, [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week got to Forgotten by Cat Patrick Release Date: June 2011
“What if you knew exactly when you would die? Thanks to modern science, every human being has become a ticking genetic time bomb—males only live to age twenty-five, and females only live to age twenty. In this bleak landscape, young girls are kidnapped and forced into polygamous marriages to keep the population from dying out. [...]
I am excited to announce that we are giving away a copy of the second book of the Lorien Lagacies series, The Power of Six to one lucky winner! In the beginning they were a group of nine. Nine aliens who left their home planet of Lorien when it fell under attack [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Fever by Lauren DeStefano Release Date: February 2012
“In Maggie Stiefvater’s Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other. In Linger, they fought to be together. Now, in Forever, the stakes are even higher than before. Wolves are being hunted. Lives are being threatened. And love is harder and harder to hold on to as death comes closing in.” The conclusion to any much-loved series will [...]
August 2011 Edition What’s Up, Chicken Butt is our new-ish feature – meme – whatchamacallit, where every first day of the month we give you a heads up on what to expect that month. Our Book of the Month for August is Bloodlines by Richelle Mead. The first book in Richelle Mead’s brand-new teen fiction [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Nightshade by Maryrose Wood Release Date: October 2011
Flavor of the week : Orange Penguin Delight Pubsicle is a weekly meme that combines our two favorite things – ice cream and books. We hand the reigns over to some of our awesome publishers as they highlight what upcoming releases they’re excited about. It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han Can summer [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to The Queen’s Lady by Eve Edwards Release Date: [...]
Guess what? We have another awesome Cassandra Clare giveaway for you! This time we are giving away a signed copy of Clockwork Angel to one lucky Australian winner. Magic is dangerous–but love is more dangerous still. When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the [...]
“All Mercy knows is that she is an angel, exiled from heaven for a crime she can’t remember committing. So when she wakes inside the body and life of Lela Neill Mercy has little recall of her past life, except her memories of Ryan, the mortal boy who’d begun to fall for her – and [...]
To celebrate the release of the third and final book in the Wolves of Mercy Falls series – Forever by Maggie Stiefvater, yaReads is taking part in the Forever Blog Tour! On this stop of the tour we’ll be talking about one of Grace’s friends – Rachel, as well as sharing some awesome content from [...]
Fans of Maria V. Snyder will know that the the publisher behind her awesome book such as the Study and Insiders series, is of course, Harlequin Teen. With Maria heading to our shores for a book tour in August (woohoo!), Harlequin Teen Australia have launched their very own Facebook page. Head on over to their [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Undercurrent by Tricia Rayburn Release Date: July 2011
“A small girl called Magenta seeks love with a three-eared bunny and pursues a course to win him. Much to her chagrin she discovers the path is fraught with illusion and disillusion. Perhaps dancing will help?” ——————————- When I first read this book it was about a year or two ago and I was in [...]
As part of our Book of the Month feature, we are giving away 2 copies of Divergent by Veronica Roth! To know more about the book, read Christina’s review here: Divergent by Veronica Roth The Nitty Gritty: Simply fill out the form below with your name, email, and mailing address. We randomly draw the winners [...]
Behold my shame, I’m failing my own challenge!! It’s July and I’ve only read 3/12 books from my bucket list. Shame, shame, shame! How have your bucket lists been going? Better than mine I hope. For those not familiar with the challenge – as part of our Book Bucket List Challenge, I’m aiming to read [...]
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren, inspired by Alea and explores the contents of our mailbox on a weekly basis My mailbox this week was full of all sorts of pretty covers For Review: Darkness Falls by Cate Tiernan Act of Faith by Kelly Gardiner Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan Release Date: October [...]
Hey Mortal Instruments fans… Till now the only way you could get your hands on a copy of the letter Jace left Clary at the end of City of Glass was to purchase a copy of City of Fallen Angels from retailers who had the exclusive rights. Till now! The letter is now available to [...]
“One choice decides your friends, defines, your beliefs and determines your loyalties…forever. When sixteen-year-old Tris makes her choice, she cannot forsee how drastically her life will change. Or that the perfect society in which she lives is about to unfold into a dystopian world of electrifying decisions, stunning consequences, heartbreaking betrayals and unexpected romance.” ——————————- [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Envy by Gregg Olsen Release Date: September 2011
July 2011 Edition What’s Up, Chicken Butt is our new-ish feature – meme – whatchamacallit, where every first day of the month we give you a heads up on what to expect that month. Our Book of the Month for July is Divergent by Veronica Roth. In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago, society is divided into [...]
The hourglass door has closed behind Dante, sending him back in time to hunt down Zo, Tony, and V. Although giving him up was the hardest test she ever faced, Abby knows that Dante is the only one who can stop the others from destroying time itself. But almost immediately, things start to change, and [...]
“In 1629 a young Frenchwoman is convicted if murdering her husband. The elderly lord is found dead on the stairs, apparently savaged by a pack of dogs. But there were no dogs – no live dogs – at Kerfol that day. In the first of these five stories, we return to the haunted manor and [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Muse by Rebecca Lim Release Date: November 2011
After lots of waiting and speculation, author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling finally gave fans an insight into what the heck is Pottermore. Check out the video below – After watching the clip (twice), I still wasn’t exactly sure what Pottermore was, I just knew it’s gonna be HUGE and exciting! With a [...]
The winner of the Dark Days of Supernatural giveaway is: Daniella B. Congrats! You just won 7 amazing newly released books! More giveaways coming soon. Off topic: Sorry about missing the June What’s Up Chicken Butt guys. I just came back from my vacation and sadly I’ve been neglecting YA Reads for about 3 weeks. [...]
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren, inspired by Alea and explores the contents of our mailbox on a weekly basis. For Review: Ishmael and the Hoops of Steel by Michael Gerard Bauer Jessie Hearts NYC by Keris Stainton Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur Eight Keys sounds particularly interesting, I’m definitely [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick Release Date: October 2011
“17-year-old Grace wakes up in a white room, with a table, pens and paper – and no clue how she got here. As Grace pours her tangled life onto the page, she is forced to remember everything she’s tried to forget. There’s falling hopelessly in love with the gorgeous Nat, and the unravelling of her [...]
When Hollywood is looking for the next big thing, they often turn to the world of literature for inspiration. With so many of our favorite YA book titles leaving their prized places on our bookshelves for a stint on the silver screen, it can be hard to keep track of them all. Here’s the latest [...]
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren, inspired by Alea and explores the contents of our mailbox on a weekly basis. What’s in my mailbox this week you ask? Plenty! Including one very special item….. For Review: Pod by Stephen Wallenfels The Shattering by Karen Healey Hindsight by A.A. [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to The Betrayal of Maggie Blair by Elizabeth Laird [...]
“Fans of the #1 New York Times bestselling Twilight Saga will treasure this definitive official guide! This must-have hardcover edition–the only official guide–is the definitive encyclopedic reference to the Twilight Saga and provides readers with everything they need to further explore the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn.” [...]
Abby’s senior year of high school is going according to plan: good friends, cute boyfriend, and college applications in the mail. But when Dante Alexander, foreign-exchange student from Italy, steps into her life, he turns it upside down. He’s mysterious, and interesting, and unlike anyone she’s ever met before. Abby can’t deny the growing attraction [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare Release Date: December [...]
We are hosting an awesome giveaway thanks to Harper Teen! Discover seven new books from bestselling authors KIM HARRISON, ELLEN SCHREIBER, AND APRILYNNE PIKE, as well as from debut authors VERONICA ROTH, AMY PLUM, TARA HUDSON, and JOSEPHINE ANGELINI, on tour this summer. One lucky winner will get all seven books! The prize pack includes: [...]
Flavor of the week : Frozen Lolli Smart Pop Pubsicle is a weekly meme that combines our two favorite things – ice cream and books. We hand the reigns over to some of our awesome publishers as they highlight what upcoming releases they’re excited about. Nyx in the House of Night: Mythology, Folklore and Religion [...]
So finally, a bunch of key players in The Hunger Games movie have been cast, as well as some minor characters. So far, we have: Haymitch Abernathy – Woody Harrelson Effie Trinkett – Elizabeth Banks Prim Everdeen – Willow Shields Mrs. Everdeen – Paula Malcomson And our tributes include: Glimmer – Leven Rambin Thresh – [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to The Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon [...]
Flavor of the week : Orange Penguin Delight Pubsicle is a weekly meme that combines our two favorite things – ice cream and books. We hand the reigns over to some of our awesome publishers as they highlight what upcoming releases they’re excited about. Bite Club (The Morganville Vampires, Book 10) by Rachel Caine [...]
Another town? Another new school? Mclean really doesn’t mind. In fact, she welcomes the chance to try on a new persona. Ever since her parents’ bitter divorce, she and her father have been on the move, leaving the unhappy past behind them. And each move has brought a fresh opportunity for Mclean to reinvent herself. [...]
The winners of the Between Shades of Gray giveaway are: 1st Place: Kristy N. 2nd Place: Casey C. 3rd Place: Rhea D. 4th Place: Janice S. Congrats guys! Expect an email from me soon.
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Hourglass by Mira McEntire Release Date: May 2011
Last week I was invited to interview the very talented Lara Morgan while she was in town on her book tour. Lara is the author of The Rosie Black Chronicles, the first book in the series, Genesis was released last year (see our review here), with the second book, Equinox, due out in November this [...]
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren, inspired by Alea and explores the contents of our mailbox on a weekly basis. Heeeeey, yaReaders! For those asking, Book Bucket List Challenge posts will resume this month. I slackened off on participating in the challenge while I was away, but it’ll be back [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Possesion by Elana Johnson Release Date: June 2011
“Clary is back in New York and life is good: she’s training to be a Shadowhunter and is finally able to call Jace her boyfriend. But nothing comes without a price. When Jace inexplicably begins to pull away from her, Clary is forced to acknowledge that she herself has set in motion a chain of [...]
Hi everyone! There seems to quite a few authors heading to the Australian shores this month, including the author of our Book of the Month, Cassandra Clare. Author of the Mortal Instruements and Infernal Devices series, Cassandra Clare will be doing public events in Sydney and Melbourne. Sydney Sydney Writers’ Festival Cassandra Clare’s Underworld Saturday [...]
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren, inspired by Alea and explores the contents of our mailbox on a weekly basis. — Pussycat, pussycat, where have you been?…. ….I’ve been to London to visit the Queen! Well sort of, I went to London yes, but the Queen said she was a [...]
May 2011 Edition What’s Up, Chicken Butt is our new-ish feature – meme – whatchamacallit, where every first day of the month we give you a heads up on what to expect that month. Our Book of the Month for May is the much awaited 4th book of the Mortal Instruments series, City of Fallen [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Awaken by Katie Kacvinsky Release Date: May 2011
The winners of the Ghost Town by Rachel Caine giveaway are: Renee B. Anastasia P. Dan D. Kamille S. Leanna B. Congrats guys! Expect an email from me soon.
As part of our Book of the Month feature, we are giving away 2 copies of Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys and 4 sets of swag to 4 lucky winners! The Nitty Gritty: Simply fill out the form below with your name, email, and mailing address. We randomly draw the winners using random.org. [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Ultraviolet by R.J. Anderson Release Date: June 2011
“Yellowcake brings together another ten short stories from this extraordinarily talented writer – each of them fiercely original and quietly heartbreaking.” —————- When I first received Yellowcake in the mail the first thing I saw was the cover (duh). I thought it was so pretty, very bright and quite unique….then I saw the author’s name [...]
Flavor of the week : Walker Blueberry Sorbet Pubsicle is a weekly meme that combines our two favorite things – ice cream and books. We hand the reigns over to some of our awesome publishers as they highlight what upcoming releases they’re excited about. City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments, Book 4) by [...]
Ruta Sepetys is the author of the new page turner, Between Shades of Gray. “Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Ruta Sepetys grew up hearing stories of her father’s childhood as a Lithuanian refugee. Realizing this was a story never told in a novel for young adults, Ruta decided to tell it herself. When not [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Sirensong by Jenna Black Release Date: July 2011
“Why do we need a book about how to talk to boys? Shouldn’t it be natural? Great question. Sometimes talking to boys is easy and fun but often it can get complicated, especially when you’re talking to that one boy who makes your heart go ‘zing’. This book will help you work out what boys [...]
Here are the winners for the Delirium by Lauren Oliver giveaway: Ashley H. Lilian P. Nikita J. Winners for the Penguin prizepack: Cynthia G. Didi C. Ryla P. Congrats guys! You will be getting an email from me in a little bit.
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Then I Met My Sister by Christine Hurley [...]
“It is 1941 and fifteen-year-old Lina is preparing for art school and looking forward to summer. Then suddenly, her life is changed forever. One night, the Soviet secret police invade her home and forcibly remove Lina, her mother and brother; transporting them via cattle trucks from familiar Lithuania to remote Siberia. The conditions are horrific, [...]
Finally, Katniss has her two male leads. Josh Hutcherson joins the cast as the lovable and sensitive Peeta, while Liam Hemsworth will play the strong and loyal Gale. In case you want to judge their acting abilities for yourself, you can watch Josh Hutcherson in Bridge to Terabithia, Cirque du Freak, and The Kids Are [...]
Flavor of the week : Frozen Peach Penguin Swirl Pubsicle is a weekly meme that combines our two favorite things – ice cream and books. We hand the reigns over to some of our awesome publishers as they highlight what upcoming releases they’re excited about. Ghost Town (The Morganville Vampires, Book 9) by Rachel [...]
After a year in rural Cottonwood Creek, Iowa, city girl Laurel is still adjusting to a place where parties take place in barns, guys ride around in pickup trucks, and a killer senior prank involves getting pigs into the principal’s office. Fortunately, she has her best friend Aspen on her side. The real problem is [...]
April 2011 Edition What’s Up, Chicken Butt is our new-ish feature – meme – whatchamacallit, where every first day of the month we give you a heads up on what to expect that month. Our Book of the Month for April is Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys Lina is just like any other [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Die For Me by Amy Plum Release Date: [...]
Flavor of the week : Harper Collins Bavarian Espresso Supreme Pubsicle is a weekly meme that combines our two favorite things – ice cream and books. We hand the reigns over to some of our awesome publishers as they highlight what upcoming releases they’re excited about. Cryer’s Cross by Lisa McMann Lisa McMann has created [...]
“Everything you love for less! Anna Johnson is not a tea-bag squeezer, a penny-pincher, or inherently thrifty in any way—but she knows how to enjoy the finer things in life . . . for much, much less! In Savvy Chic, she shares her secrets on how to dress, decorate, entertain, and travel in high style [...]
The Hunger Games And Casting Names… Why The Odds Are In Our Favor For The Upcoming Movie By J. Sciancalepore, author of The War On Destiny There has been a lot of talk lately about casting for the movie version of The Hunger Games – much of it nervous or negative. I just thought I’d [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Vicious Little Darlings by Katherine Easer Release Date: [...]
It’s official, Jennifer Lawrence has been cast as Katniss in the upcoming adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games! I’m personally very happy with that decision. With Katniss now cast there’s plenty of speculation about who will play Peeta. We’ll have a guest post up soon that discusses the various casting rumors. In City of [...]
Flavor of the week : Orange Penguin Delight Pubsicle is a weekly meme that combines our two favorite things – ice cream and books. We hand the reigns over to some of our awesome publishers as they highlight what upcoming releases they’re excited about. Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg After winter break, the girls [...]
Have you heard of the new YA dystopia Delirium by Lauren Oliver? If you haven’t, you’re missing out dude! Whether you haven’t heard of the book or you have and dying to read it, you’re going to love this… As part of our Book of the Month promotion for the very talented Lauren Oliver and [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini Release Date: May 2011
With her parents both dead, the daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony is left at the mercy of her Roman captors. Heir to one empire and prisoner of another, it falls to Princess Selene to save her brothers and reclaim what’s rightfully hers… In the aftermath of Alexandria’s tragic fall, Princess Selene is taken from [...]
Flavor of the week : Allen & Unwin Banana Split Pubsicle is a weekly meme that combines our two favorite things – ice cream and books. We hand the reigns over to some of our awesome publishers as they highlight what upcoming releases they’re excited about. Triple Ripple by Brigid Lowry The Writer begins with [...]
Lorraine Zago Rosenthal is the author of the incredible new novel, Other Words For Love. If you haven’t already got a copy, you must, must check it out. Lorraine was nice enough to let us steal some of her time for an interview (as well a great guest post which you can read here). ———- [...]
Hey there yaReaders, in the absence of an In My Mailbox post this week (no new books = no IMM) I thought I’d share a few exciting releases… First is the cover for the companion novel to Anna & the French Kiss, which is Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins. “In this [...]
Myra McEntire is the debut author of Hourglass, which will be available in May. Without spoiling anything, Myra took the time to answer a few questions and open up about what went into writing Hourglass. How does it feel to publish your first novel? Is the publishing process everything you expected? There are SO MANY [...]
“Theia Alderson has always led a sheltered life, but when a devastatingly handsome boy appears at her school, she feels every urge she’s ever denied burning through her at his slightest glance. Theia does not understand why she dreamed of Haden Black before they met, but as the Haden of both the day and the [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin [...]
Gwen Hayes is the author of the brand new novel, Falling Under. We were lucky enough to chat to Gwen for a quick Q&A. —- How did the story in Falling Under all come about? As most good stories, it wouldn’t leave me alone when I was trying to write something else. First, came the [...]
Breaking Up, Moving on, and Seeing the Other Doors When a good thing ends, it’s never easy. If something fills us with happiness, we hope it won’t fade away. We want it to stick around forever. But sometimes, even good things aren’t so great. Sometimes those things can keep us on a single road—and even [...]
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren, inspired by Alea and explores the contents of our mailbox on a weekly basis. I have a confession. Last week, I did receive books in the mail but I…I……was lazy. I’M SORRY! Usually I skip IMM only if I received/bought nothing that week, but [...]
—– “There was a time when love was the most important thing in the world. People would go to the end of the earth to find it. They would tell lies for it. Even kill for it. Then, at last, they found the cure. Now, everything is different. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and [...]
Gather round folks it’s that time again – time to announce the winners of our Anna & the French Kiss giveaway, which was our February Book of the Month. *drum roll*…………………. Jennifer Anne P. Deborah C. Tarnya K. Congratulations! Please check your inbox for further instructions. Everyone else, you can look forward to a giveaway [...]
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You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Forgotten by Cat Patrick Release Date: June 2011
M.C. Foley is the author of The Ice Hotel, which tells the story of the McGarity family’s grief over losing their eldest son and brother, Rossa. Upon invitation from long lost friends they soon find themselves in Sweden heading to the fascinating and mysterious Ice Hotel. We managed to steal a bit of M.C.’s time [...]
Special YA Reads Makeover Edition What’s Up, Chicken Butt is our new-ish feature – meme – whatchamacallit, where every first day of the month we give you a heads up on what to expect that month. STOP! Don’t click that Close button yet. No, you are not lost and you did not type the wrong [...]
Since the age of fourteen, Emerson Cole has seen strange thing s- dead things – swooning Southern Belles, soldiers, and other eerie apparitions of the past. She’s tried everything to get rid of the visions: medication, counseling, asylums. Nothing’s worked. So when Emerson’s well-meaning brother calls in yet another consultant from a mysterious organization called [...]
It’s challenge time! I can officially cross another book off my Book Bucket List. As part of our Book Bucket List Challenge, I’m aiming to read 12 books which aren’t part of my normal review pile that I’ve been meaning to get to for a while. Book: Written on the Body by Jeanette Winterson Pages: [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Shattered Souls by Mary Lindsey Release Date: December [...]
It’s no secret how much j’adore Stephanie Perkins’ debut novel, Anna & the French Kiss, so it was an easy decision to make it our February Book of the Month. We got to chat with the fabulosity that is Stephanie Perkins for a quick Q&A… Anna and the French Kiss (as its name suggests) is [...]
When Hollywood is looking for the next big thing, they often turn to the world of literature for inspiration. With so many of our favorite YA book titles leaving their prized places on our bookshelves for a stint on the silver screen, it can be hard to keep track of them all. Here’s the latest [...]
“Ari Mitchell feels invisible at her Brooklyn high school. Her hair is too flat, her style too preppy, and her personality too quiet. And outside school, Ari feels outshined by her beautiful, confident best friend, Summer. Their friendship is as complex and confusing as Ari’s relationship with her troubled older sister, Evelyn, a former teenage [...]
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren, inspired by Alea and explores the contents of our mailbox on a weekly basis. I am typing this blog behind a mountain of used up tissues, ugh….Im sick. Luckily my postman and all my lovely friends who came to my birthday party (and brought [...]
When she was seven, a horrific fey attack killed Donna Underwood’s father and drove her mother mad. Her own nearly fatal injuries were fixed by alchemy – the iron tattoos branding her hands and arms. Now seventeen, Donna feels like a freak, doomed by the magical heritage that destroyed her parents and any chance she [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma Release Date: [...]
“To twin siblings Izzie and Poe McGarity, big brother Rossa is not just the eldest of three children. He is a hero, a leader, a king. Or rather…he was a king. Before his mistake. Before he died. Haunted by visions of Rossa wherever they turn, the twins and their parents accept an invitations to the [...]
There are two things we here at yaReads love the most – good books and our beautiful readers. So from everyone here we would like to send you lots and lots of love and wish you a…. Happy Valentine’s Day! MWA! xxx ooo p.s. *cough* it’s also my birthday today
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren, inspired by Alea and explores the contents of our mailbox on a weekly basis. From having no new books last week to having a bunch this week, my mailbox has been quite busy! As you may have noticed we’ve been talking all things looooove [...]
In the lead up to Valentine’s Day yaReads is talking all things LOVE. In love, out of love or not a fan of love, we’re hearing from different people every day to get their thoughts on the touchy feely subject. Long Distance Relationship Dragana and her boyfriend Misha have been in a long distance relationship [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Wolfborn by Sue Bursztynski Release Date: December 2010
Anna and the French Kiss, the debut novel by the fabulous Stephanie Perkins is our February Book of the Month! To celebrate, we’re giving away copies of the book to three lucky readers. Anna was looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a [...]
I’m sure plenty of our lovely readers in the U.S. and U.K. are already familiar with Rachel Caine’s Morganville vampire series, which we’re happy to announce is now available in Australia! Blurb from the first book in the series, Glass Houses – Welcome to Morganville. Just don`t stay out after dark. Morganville is a small [...]
In the lead up to Valentine’s Day yaReads is talking all things LOVE. In love, out of love or not a fan of love, we’re hearing from different people every day to get their thoughts on the touchy feely subject. Lost Love Mj first met her boyfriend when they were still in high school. After [...]
Richelle Mead’s Vampire Academy spin-off series, Bloodlines has finally had it’s cover revealed today via EW.com The new series which includes some old favorites from the original series – Sydney, Adrian , Eddy and Jill will be set in a sunny Califorinian high school. Bloodlines is set for release on August 23 2011. What do [...]
“Clara has known she was part-angel ever since she turned fourteentwo years ago, but only now is her purpose – the crucial rite of passage for every part-angel – becoming clear to her. Clara’s purpose leads her family to Wyoming, where amidst terrifying scenes of a bush inferno, she finds a boy of her visions, [...]
In the lead up to Valentine’s Day yaReads is talking all things LOVE. In love, out of love or not a fan of love, we’re hearing from different people every day to get their thoughts on the touchy feely subject. —— New Love Monique and Michael first met in high school, and at the time, [...]
Time to announce the winners of our Across the Universe giveaway! Congratulations to….. Madison B. Kristy N. Helena N. – – Yay! A copy of Across the Universe by Beth Revis will be heading your way soon, please check your inbox for further details.
J. Sciancalepore is the author of the new adventure novel, The War On Destiny. He took some time out yaReads for a Q&A. Tell us a bit about yourself I am a proud Dad of two fantastic kids, married to a strong and supportive wife, and owner/friend of an earnest dog and a blind but [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Other Words for Love by Lorraine Zago Rosenthal [...]
“Anna was looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. So she’s less than thrilled about being shipped off to boarding school in Paris – until she meets Étienne St. Clair. Smart, charming, beautiful Étienne has [...]
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren, inspired by Alea and explores the contents of our mailbox on a weekly basis. Phew! Let me tell you guys, this week has been rough. It seemed like something unfun kept coming up everyday with yesterday being especially bad. On top of everything, it [...]
“Like any typical teen, Jenny has questions about life, fate and destiny. Such as: Why are hideous creatures trying to kill her? Is her father actually a c-list god? Is she really the ruler of a mythical realm – and the prophesied destroyer of its enemies? And finally, how will all of this impact her [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Beautiful Days by Anna Godbersen Release Date: September [...]
Beth Revis is the author of the fantastic new novel, Across the Universe, which is our January Book of the Month! She was nice enough to take time out for a quick Q&A. Amy and Elder’s life on the Godspeed is incredibly fascinating – where did the idea for the story come from? The entire [...]
I can officially cross the first item off my Book Bucket List! As part of our Book Bucket List Challenge, I’m aiming to read 12 books which aren’t part of my normal review pile that I’ve been meaning to get to for a while. Book: Linger by Maggie Stiefvater Pages: 360 Publication Date: July 2010 [...]
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren, inspired by Alea and explores the contents of our mailbox on a weekly basis. Welcome to another week of In My Mailbox! As regulars may know, sometimes IMM is not posted because…my mailbox is empty – gasp! I know! But sometimes it happens. But [...]
The entries are now closed for our ‘Have Your Say’ questionnaire. The winner of our giveaway is…… Maia O. Congratulations! Please check your inbox for further details. Your feedback, comments and suggestions have been completely invaluable. We’re still going through each response so we can make sure every opinion has been taken into consideration. One [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Chocker by Elizabeth Woods Release Date: January 2011
Reports are going around this morning (or evening depending on where you are) that Brit actor Alex Pettyfer has been offered the role of Jace Wayland in the upcoming adaptation of Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series. According to Vulture, the studio, Screen Gem has said negotiations could begin as early as this week. The only [...]
Beth Revis is the author of Across the Universe, an epic sci fi and our Book of the Month for January! As the author of one of 2011′s most exciting releases, we’ve been lucky enough to take a bit of her time as she addresses an often taboo subject – sex and love in young [...]
“The year is 1929. New York is ruled by the Bright Young Things: flappers and socialites seeking thrills and chasing dreams in the anything-goes era of the Roaring Twenties. Letty Larkspur and Cordelia Grey escaped their small Midwestern town for New York’s glittering metropolis. All Letty wants is to see her name in lights, but [...]
As part of our Book of the month promotion for Across the Universe by Beth Revis, we’re hosting a giveaway for three lucky readers. A love out of time. A spaceship built of secrets and murder. Seventeen-year-old Amy joins her parents as frozen cargo aboard the vast spaceship Godspeed and expects to awaken on a [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Falling Under by Gwen Hayes Release Date: March [...]
“Countless teenage girls have been brutally murdered…and Scarlett and Rosie March know how they died – torn apart by werewolves. For Scarlett, the memories of a similar attack have left not just emotional scars, but physical ones. The sisters fight side by side to save others from the same fate. But Rosie dreams of a [...]
Flavor of the week : Frozen Peach Penguin Swirl Pubsicle is a weekly meme that combines our two favorite things – ice cream and books. We hand the reigns over to some of our awesome publishers as they highlight what upcoming releases they’re excited about. Night School by Mari Mancusi After their parents’ shocking revelation [...]
Mum: Christina, are you looking at porn? Me: What?! No, of course not! Mum: Then why are there shirtless men on your screen? Me: It’s just something for the blog Mum: Ohhhhhh, riiiiiiiiiight, sure… Me: IT IS! —- Cassandra Clare, author of the Mortal Instruments series has been tweeting and twitpicing (I don’t think that’s [...]
Time to announce the latest winners of our giveaways! The winner of our Out For Blood giveaway is… Tracy V. The winners of our Pubsicle giveaway are…. Amy S. Elzar V. Annabelle F. Congratulations! You each receive a copy of Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead, Matched by Ally Condie and Anastasia’s Secret by Susanne Dunlap. [...]
“Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron fey – ironbound faeries that only she and her [...]
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren, inspired by Alea and explores the contents of our mailbox on a weekly basis. Hey everyone! Welcome to the first IMM for the new year! I hope you all had an awesome break and for those on summer holidays – hope you’re enjoying your [...]
Three angels are sent down to bring good to the world: Gabriel, the warrior; Ivy, the healer; and Bethany, a teenage girl who is the least experienced of the trio. But she is the most human, and when she is romantically drawn to a mortal boy, the angels fear she will not be strong enough [...]
You should never judge a book by its cover. Sure….but they never said we couldn’t admire them. Cover of the Week pays homage to the beautiful and eye catching graphics that grace the covers of our young adult titles. This week’s cover of the week goes to Entwined by Heather Dixon Release Date: March 2011
“Seventeen-year-old Amy joins her parents as frozen cargo aboard the vast spaceship Godspeed and expects to awaken on a new planet, three hundred years in the future. Never could she have known that her frozen slumber would come to an end fifty years too soon and that she would be thrust into the brave new [...]
CLOSED Picture this: You’re at a party talking with a group of friends. At one point someone says “Haha, phoney? Since when did you turn into Holden Caulfield?” and everyone laughs. You laugh too but on the inside you’re like.. I have no idea what they’re talking about…………………………!!! You know it’s something to do [...]
Flavor of the week : Harper Collins Bavarian Espresso Supreme Pubsicle is a weekly meme that combines our two favorite things – ice cream and books. We hand the reigns over to some of our awesome publishers as they highlight what upcoming releases they’re excited about. Unearthly (Unearthly, Book 1) by Cynthia Hand A riveting [...]
“As an angel exiled from heaven and doomed to return repeatedly to Earth, Mercy is never sure whose life and body she will share each time. And her mind is filled with the desperate pleas of her beloved, Luc, who can only approach her in her dreams. In Paradise, Mercy meets Ryan, whose sister was [...]
December 1 Uptown Dreams by Kelli London An uneven narrative follows four aspiring young artists attending the Harlem Academy of Creative and Performing Arts. An initial chapter from each character’s point of view introduces the character and his or her major obstacle. La-La has a younger sister with cancer and an irresponsible mother. Reese produces [...]
November 1st Crossed (Matched, #2) by Ally Condie The hotly awaited second book in the dystopian Matched trilogy In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky – taken by the Society to his [...]
October 4 Eve by Anna Carey The year is 2032, sixteen years after a deadly virus—and the vaccine intended to protect against it—wiped out most of the earth’s population. The night before eighteen-year-old Eve’s graduation from her all-girls school she discovers what really happens to new graduates, and the horrifying fate that awaits her. Fleeing [...]
September 1 The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch “With its crumbling Starbucks and rusting theme parks, The Eleventh Plague hits disturbingly close to home, vividly depicting a world that has nose-dived into a futuristic nightmare. Fifteen-year-old Stephen Quinn struggles to define his rules of survival in Jeff Hirsch’s excellent, taut debut novel.” — Suzanne Collins, [...]
August 1Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough The adventures of Tam and Gabriel continue with more time travel, Talents, spy work, and of course, the evil Knights. Since the gripping conclusion of Once A Witch, Tamsin Greene has been haunted by her grandmother’s prophecy that she will soon be forced to make a crucial decision—one [...]
July 1 Withering Tights (Misadventures Of Tallulah Casey) By Louise Rennison Wow. This is it. This is me growing up. On my own, going to Performing Arts College. This is good-bye, Tallulah, you long, gangly thing, and hellooooo, Lullah, star of stage. Tallulah Casey is ready to find her inner artist. And some new mates. [...]
June 1 Ashes, Ashes by Jo Treggiari A thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and one girl’s unyielding courage through the darkest of nightmares. Epidemics, floods, droughts–for sixteen-year-old Lucy, the end of the world came and went, taking 99% of the population with it. As the weather continues to rage out of control, and Sweepers clean [...]
May 1st Shine by Lauren Myracle When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go [...]
April 1st Lost & Found: Three By Shaun Tan A collection of three jaw-dropping stories: THE RED TREE, THE LOST THING, and THE RABBITS, by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Shaun Tan A girl finds a bright spot in a dark world. A boy leads a strange, lost creature home. And a group [...]
March 1st Falling Under by Gwen Hayes Theia Alderson has always led a sheltered life in the small California town of Serendipity Falls. But when a devastatingly handsome boy appears in the halls of her school, Theia knows she’s seen Haden before- not around town, but in her dreams. As the Haden of both the [...]
February 2011 Edition What’s Up, Chicken Butt is our new-ish feature – meme – whatchamacallit, where every first day of the month we give you a heads up on what to expect that month. Our Book of the Month for February is Stephanie Perkins’ debut novel, Anna and the French Kiss. If you haven’t read [...]
New Year 2011 Edition What’s Up, Chicken Butt is our new-ish feature – meme – whatchamacallit, where every first day of the month we give you a heads up on what to expect that month. Happy New Year YA Readers!! Hope 2010 was as good to you as it was to us. We have a [...]
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