For every hero who was obviously destined for greatness (Superman, I’m looking at you), there’s a totally inconspicuous, unexpected counterpart. You know, the kind of awkward, hopeless type who’s constantly tripping over pebbles or telling terrible knock-knock jokes. But really, the unexpected ones are the best kind of hero—so here are some of our favorites.
May is all about YA fantasy: sequels, prequels, a novella, and two series starters to kick off your summer reading list. Romance fans have a lot to be excited about, too, with a love triangle set during a college trip abroad and royal wedding shenanigans in Scotland. Lastly, two character-driven contemporaries promise intrigue and twists […]
Meet the Young Adults, the B&N Teen Blog’s swat team of awesome teenaged bloggers. YA literature is a strange and wonderful landscape of books that should be read by everybody, but each month we highlight the perspective of teens reading the best of the best books written for and about them. Check back monthly to see what they’re recommending […]
This month’s freshest teen fiction includes the last chapter of a dishy, media-drenched dystopian romance, a thriller that takes an unpredictable path, and tender contemporary tales celebrating the fearful joys of self-discovery. Here are the books YA fans should be reading right now.