Every month feels like the best month ever for YA releases, but this time I really, seriously mean it: the sheer saturation of must-reads about to hit shelves is nigh overwhelming. Turn off your phone and climb into your fully-stocked blanket fort. It’s time to read.
A quote of undetermined provenance, often attributed to Dante (I got it from an episode of Family Ties myself), reads, “The hottest places in Hell are reserved for those who, in time of moral crisis, preserve their neutrality.” In simpler terms, when it comes to important issues, figure out where you stand (hint: It shouldn’t […]
September’s embarrassment of bookshelf riches continues this week with strange fantasy, dark sci-fi, horror set in a hungry cornfield, and a topical tale about complicity and guilt. Here are 13 books worth clearing your DVR for right now:
Junior high is no joke, but high school’s an entirely different animal. For teens getting ready for what might be their first taste of lockers, late bells, and most of all a dizzying array of choices—of classes, of friends, of personas—here are 16 books exploring the obstacles you might face, debunking the myths you might get tripped […]