“Readers will be enticed by more than steamy romance in this volume of contemporary love stories from 12 popular authors, a summery companion to My True Love Gave to Me. The selections, ranging in tone from heartfelt to spooky to downright outlandish, find passion springing from some very unexpected places…In all cases, the authors captivatingly render the vulnerabilities of teenagers tentatively navigating the confusing maze of first love. Offering a sampling of many different genres, bright and distinct narrative voices, and a generous portion of tender moments, this book has something for everyone who has loved or longs for it.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"There’s not a false note in the whole thing. These big-name authors deliver a collection that scorches as surely as any day in the sun." —Booklist (starred review)
"This is a star-studded lineup that doesn't disappoint...An intelligent beach read with heart, soul, and sizzle." —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
“This title is a sizzling must-have that will be too hot to keep on shelves.” —School Library Journal (Starred Review)
“The collection of short stories in Summer Days and Summer Nights are hilarious, engaging, haunting, and bittersweet…This is a great collection of tales that brings back memories of hot days and summer love.” —YA Books Central
As a primarily contemporary reader, nothing excites me on the eve of a new year like the promise of new stories of brutal realism, light romance, psychological thrill rides, and everything in between. Being that contemporary is my absolute favorite genre, my “must-read” list is far longer than this, but apparently it’s frowned upon to […]
Every month, our awesome team of teenaged bloggers talks about the best YA books they’ve read lately, sharing a diverse range of books written for and about teens. Today, they’re sharing their picks for the best young adult releases of 2016. Read on for dozens of irresistible YA reading recs from the experts.
If ever there were must-read authors in the world of LGBTQ YA, they’re David Levithan and Nina LaCour. So the idea of the two of them pairing up to write a gay-and-lesbian novel, including a pride parade, and releasing it during Pride Month? One of the best we’ve heard in a long, long while. What better […]
JT gets it: May is going to be a ridiculously great month for YA! The May release stack is so thrillingly extensive I had to take out accident insurance on my desk, but it’s aaaall worth it (if you get trapped by a falling book pile, just read your way out!). Read on for proud geekery, dark thrills, every kind of […]