Category: Young Adult
Beauty and the Beast has been a staple of the fairy tale circle since French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve wrote La Belle et la Bête in 1740. It …
Oftentimes, the way to mend an aching heart is to remember you are not alone in your emotional torment. Books are friends who sit beside you, saying, “I know how …
A great book can open up a whole new world, and great historical fiction is the closest thing we have to a time machine. These young adult historical fiction …
Today, we will focus on 10 humorous quotes found in worthwhile novels. So, sit back, relax, and have a few cookies while reading these entertaining tidbits that might make your …
It’s hard to believe that The Neverending Story is almost 40 years old! Do you remember reading the story for the first time and wishing it would truly never end? …
A very solid argument could be made for crowning Sarah Dessen “Queen of YA.” Dessen has been writing for over twenty years and her books have been consistently relevant, …
Aubrey Fredrickson
September 1, 2016
Book Lovers, Children, Classics, Dr. Seuss, Fantasy, Gifts for Book Lovers, Horror, Human Interest, J.K. Rowling, Jane Austen, More, Young Adult
Do you love to read? Do you love to crochet? You’re not alone! There are plenty of book lovers like you who always have a crochet project or two …
Cierra Loften
September 1, 2016
Book Lists, Book Lovers, Book News, Drama, Dystopian, Fantasy, Human Interest, Mystery, New Releases, Relationships, Romance, TBR, Young Adult
There’s such a feeling that the month of September brings. The official day of fall begins, sweater weather comes into play, and the days wind down to the last …
This beautifully written novel is about what happens when we assume we know the truth about something. It’s about the special bond between cousins. And it’s about what happens …
I read the ever popular The Fault in Our Stars back in high school and I vastly remember devouring it in a matter of two days. Usually, I don’t …
And just like that, The Raven Cycle is over. After two years of delays and hype, The Raven King was finally released (April 2016) and the story was a dunzo. Goodbye Aglionby, …
Christianna Marks
August 29, 2016
Book Lists, Dystopian, Feminism, Historical Fiction, Human Interest, LGBT, Mystery, Performing Arts, Relationships, Romance, Suspense/Thriller, Young Adult
I love a good Young Adult book adaptation. I mean, who doesn’t? But most of my favorites are the films based on books that don’t have a lot of …
This is the seventh installment in a series of Baby-Sitters Club character analyses/essays. Turns out, the gals aren’t as rad as we thought they were back in the ’90s. Before …
Christianna Marks
August 26, 2016
Animals, Book Lists, Drama, Fantasy, George R.R. Martin, Historical Fiction, Human Interest, Humor, Mystery, Reading, Young Adult
Where are my Game of Thrones fans at? If you’re sitting around waiting for the newest season to drop, chances are that you’ve already watched past seasons more than …
Cassie Sheets
August 26, 2016
Authors, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Human Interest, John Green, More, Neil Gaiman, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Social Media, Women, Young Adult
Tumblr can be a great way to keep up with your favorite authors. These eight authors use the site as a place to talk to fans, share their favorite …
Each time a new story is opened and explored, new potential for favorite characters, both good and evil, emerge. We all share a love for those protagonists who seem …
Cryptography, the art of making and breaking codes, is enjoying some time in the limelight thanks to the Voynich Manuscript, a 15th century text written in a code that …
It’s back to school season, and you know what that means: students everywhere are loading up their backpacks with all the necessary supplies, like pencils, pens, notebooks, and books …
How many times have you found yourself squealing, crying, or just freaking out over a book, television show, band or all of the above? If you have, you’re more …
Series are a great time investment for book lovers. The longer format gives rise to complex story arcs and deep character development. The only set back on a good …