Let’s face facts: life is just a string of moments between Harry Potter rereadings. Ever since J.K. Rowling put her magical quill to parchment and penned the series that changed us forever, we’ve all been doomed to a life of answering every “What’s your favorite book?” query with a fervent and slightly suspicious “You mean… besides Harry Potter, […]
For some people, autumn means cozy sweaters, gourd-flavored lattes, and Sexy Trump costumes. For others, it means restless spirits, bloody knives, and bedtime reading so freaky you can’t even get out of bed to go to the bathroom. If you’re in the latter camp, these books are for you, ranging from the delightfully eerie (Cuckoo Song) […]
Sometimes we read fantasy for its intense themes and motifs: star-crossed love, scary battles, heroes and heroines making hard choices. Sometimes we read it for its humor, lighthearted banter, and clever characters. And sometimes, when we’re lucky, we read it for both. In the 11 short stories in The Bane Chronicles, centered on a favorite character from Cassandra Clare’s […]
Today marks the release of one of 2015 YA’s hottest new releases, The Conspiracy of Us, the first in an international thriller trilogy by debut author Maggie Hall. There is a lot to love about this new series, from the page-turning intrigue to the character growth of protagonist Avery to the heart-pounding action to, well, […]
We have just the cure for your “It’s February and everything’s terrible”-itis: seven stellar new YA books! From a hotly anticipated fantasy series kickoff to a globe-hopping thriller, here are the books we’re taking out for a nice seafood dinner this Valentine’s day: