Zoraida Córdova Spills on Her New Stars Wars YA, A Crash of Fate
There’s nothing more exciting than an expanding universe. The Star Wars franchise has been all about new books lately, adding…
Interviews
Decadence as Distraction: Richard Kadrey Discusses the Grim Warnings Hiding in The Grand Dark
In the Weimar-inspired city of Lower Proszawa, the metropolis at the center of Richard Kadrey’s new novel The Grand Dark—one…
Surviving the Monster Apocalypse: An Interview With The Last Kids on Earth Author Max Brallier
What if you were the last kid on earth? That’s the dramatic question Jack Sullivan and his friends have to…
The Horror of an Uncertain Future: An Interview with Revered Manga-ka Junji Ito
The ongoing series that grew out of that story, Tomie, ran in the magazine for 13 years, launching Ito’s career…
135 Pages of Action in a 140-Page Book: Warren Ellis on the Intense Adventure of Cemetery Beach
Reuniting the Trees team of Warren Ellis and Jason Howard, the new graphic novel Cemetery Beach strives for something rather different. While…
Getting Transreal: An Interview with Rudy Rucker
Few living sci-fi writers are as quietly influential as Rudy Rucker. The recipient of the first-ever Philip K. Dick Award,…
A Collision of History and Memory: Guy Gavriel Kay Discusses His New Novel A Brightness Long Ago
How this novel differs from previous offerings is in its focus on the intimate experience of one man, told from…
“Your Stories Are Infinite”: An Interview with The Girl Who Drank The Moon Author Kelly Barnhill
It’s a pleasure to welcome Kelly Barnhill here today to answer a few questions. What inspired you to write The…
Interview: Jeff Kinney Speaks to Two Young Readers About Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid!
Addison: I’ve always wondered what Rowley is thinking so it’s so cool that we get to read about his life in…
Interview: Moonshot Author Brian Floca on the Smell of Moon Dust, and Seeing the Earth from Space
What was the most surprising or interesting fact about Apollo 11 and the moon landing that you discovered through writing…
The Multiverse Is Rocked in Ravnica: War of the Spark, the First New Magic: The Gathering Novel in 5 Years
Magic: The Gathering isn’t just a card game. Thanks to the hardworking creative team at Wizards of the Coast and…
Author Interview: Rebecca Stead in Conversation with Jo Knowles on Where the Heart Is
Rebecca Stead: I loved Where the Heart Is. It’s a book that feels true to childhood, and, like childhood, it…
Story and Song: A Conversation with Sarah Pinsker
Nebula Award-winning author Sarah Pinsker is having a big year: Her short fiction collection, Sooner or Later Everything Falls Into the…
Brendan Reichs and Ally Condie Talk Collaboration, Inspiration and Their Fave (And Not-So-Fave) Moments Touring Together
This week, the B&N Teen blog is excited to welcome Brendan Reichs—celebrating the release of Chrysalis, the final book in…
Stopping the Cycle: Kameron Hurley on the Narrative Intricacies and Fiery Politics of The Light Brigade
Delivering the relentless, brutal action fans of Kameron Hurley have come to expect, The Light Brigade is also a mystery,…
Werewolf Baristas and Fairy Frat Bros: Grace Ellis and Shae Beagle on the Magical World of Moonstruck
The first volume of Grace Ellis and Shae Beagle’s cozy, queer comic series Moonstruck was a delight: the story of werewolf barista…
V.E. Schwab on the Birth, Disappearance and Return of The Near Witch
In 2011, The Near Witch appeared in bookstores—the debut novel by a young author named Victoria Schwab. Though it received…
Lizzy Mason and Katy Loutzenhiser Talk Debut Novels, Girl Power, and Ghosting
Lizzy Mason’s The Art of Losing centers on Harley, who catches her younger sister, Audrey, kissing her boyfriend at a party…just before…