I Am the Messenger

After devouring John Green’s romantic road trip epic Paper Towns, you’re going to need something to keep the feels going. We recommend the books below, filled with crushes and kisses, heartbreak and family drama, and daring leaps into the unknown. Back To Top

For every protagonist that kicks all manner of bad guy butt, there are at least five that spill things on themselves at critical moments and fumble their words beyond all comprehension. These are the unsung heroes of the literary world, because they make the rest of us feel like it’s okay to screw up. They […]

Confession: I judge books by their covers. I also judge them by their first lines. Did the opening sentence pique my curiosity? Make me laugh? Give me chills? Elicit envy because I didn’t write it? Here’s what I’ve learned: It’s really freaking tough to beat the first line of M.T. Anderson’s classic YA sci-fi, Feed. […]

There are many ways to find new books to read. Some people like to head to their nearest Barnes & Noble and spend a few hours quietly perusing. Others like to skim through the reviews and order online. Still others prefer to just buy a bunch of new books and then reread Harry Potter for […]