Tag: young adult
If you’ve ever lived silently in the shadow of a sibling, you understand what it means to feel invisible. To feel like nothing you ever do, getting the perfect …
Mental illness is a very real thing that many are suffering from. Unless you actually have some sort of disorder yourself, it can be quite hard to understand what …
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, …
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 …
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 …
The Catcher In The Rye can be defined as a “coin toss” novel; there is a fifty percent chance you might utterly love it, or a fifty percent chance you might …
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 …
There’s a reason why many of the classics feature an animal as their main character. Whether the story is meant for children or adults, animal characters give authors freedom …
Christianna Marks
August 22, 2016
Book Lists, Classics, Dystopian, Historical Fiction, Horror, Jane Austen, Reading, Relationships, Romance, Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, Young Adult
There is nothing prettier than a classic novel sitting on your nightstand, ready to be read. The thing is, you’ve probably read it more than once already. This is …
Ring ring ring! As August trudges quickly to September, school beckons for you from afar while you meticulously plan the last few days and weeks of your summer vacation. …
With Fear the Walking Dead heading back to AMC tonight, I thought that it was only fitting to put together a list of novels that any zombie fanatic would …