Peter Pan (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

Coupledom can be overrated, especially on Valentine’s Day (which is why we sometimes prefer Galentine’s Day). It’s better to celebrate yourself than jump into a bad romance—just ask the hapless victims of these terrible YA boyfriends and girlfriends. Not all are straight-up villains (except for that charming-evil scoundrel, Billy Nash); nevertheless, they’re best avoided. From the sympathetic, to the […]

Moms are to middle grade novels as hand-painted backdrops are to school plays: They’re not usually the stars of the show, but it wouldn’t be the same without ‘em. Whether they’re keeping the home fires burning, helping their children escape from bloodthirsy minotaurs, or fending off belligerent witches, these ladies rule the roost like nobody’s […]

While I count down the hours till all my questions about the gender-bent Twilight can be answered (How closely does it track to the original? How effectively will Meyer convince us the swap doesn’t change the heart of the story? Did parents really spell it “Edythe” 100 years ago?), I’m daydreaming of other books I’m dying to see […]

Of all the many things to do before a little one arrives, decorating the nursery has got to be the most fun. Blankies, mobiles, and snuggly toys are important, sure—but book nerd parents everywhere know no junior book nerd’s room is complete without some bookish quotes on the wall. These literary words of wonder are […]