- Books that Pair with Reading Snacks! March 3, 2022 - From EpicReads: “Let us set the scene: You just got to book club. You have your book with you, obviously. That’s the most important thing. But what’s the second most important thing, the thing you’re looking for the second you…
- Read-Alikes: HBO’s “Euphoria” February 8, 2022 - From EpicReads: “If you’re someone who’s fallen in love with HBO’s Euphoria, you should know that you’re not alone. This Zendaya-led series has been a powerhouse in storytelling, acting, costume, and pretty much every other facet. It’s a messy teenage…
- 2022 ALA Youth Media Awards January 26, 2022 - On Monday, January 24, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its LibLearnX: The…
- What to Read Next: TIME Magazine’s 100 Best YA Books of All Time August 18, 2021 - TIME Magazine recently published a list of 100 books they consider to be the best young adult books of all time, spanning from the 1800s to recent years. How many have you read? Curious about how these particular books were…
- Book Playlists: Firekeeper’s Daughter and The Sea is Salt and So Am I June 17, 2021 - Here’s a treat for readers who enjoy listening to music while reading: authors Angeline Boulley and Cassandra Hartt have shared specially crafted playlists to accompany their books, Firekeeper’s Daughter and The Sea is Salt and So Am I. Click the…
- 2021 ALA Youth Media Awards January 29, 2021 - 2021 ALA YMA Young Adult Award and Honor Books The American Library Association (ALA) recently announced the 2021 Youth Media Award winners at its annual midwinter conference. These awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards,…
- What to Read Next: The Classics Remixed January 14, 2021 - Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim (The Count of Monte Cristo) When Amaya rescues a mysterious stranger from drowning, she fears her rash actions have earned her a longer sentence on the debtor ship where she’s been held captive for…
- Quiz: Guess the Book by Boring Descriptions January 7, 2021 - Can you recognize the basic elements of books you love—with the awe-inspiring epicness removed? Give this quiz a try – good luck guessing your favorite novels based on the most boring description possible!
- What to Read Next: Shakespeare in YA December 14, 2020 - As I Descended by Robin Talley (“Macbeth”) Maria Lyon and Lily Boiten are their school’s ultimate power couple—even if no one knows it but them. Only one thing stands between them and their perfect future: campus superstar Delilah Dufrey. What…
- Quiz: Can You Guess the Book Based on a Small Snippet of Its Cover? November 10, 2020 - There are so many books out there, but there are a few that are so iconic that everyone—even non-readers—can recognize! As much as it is a testament to the book and story itself, it’s also a testament to the time…