Today we have the absolute pleasure of chatting with author Mara Rutherford as she answers 20 questions about herself and her new book, MY UNFAMILIAR. Before we hear from Mara, let’s take a quick peek at MY UNFAMILIAR. Bastian is still reeling from the loss of his owl familiar/best friend when he lands on Winnie’s […]
Books for Teens
Diverse YA Reads (8/11/26)
From fantasy to horror to romance, these diverse YA reads have something for everyone! NIGHTCURSE by Emma Hinds 9781250369550 | 10/13/26 Emrys Swift is so dead. One hundred and fifty seven years worth of dead, to be exact. He’s a Revenant, nightcursed, destined to be stuck being seventeen forever. Hidden away, he spends his infinite days […]
Day’s YA: THIS WILD WANTING
THIS WILD WANTING by Sophie Gonzales 9781250352521 11/17/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley At the edges of the mortal world lies the faerie market, where you can buy almost anything if you are willing to pay terrible prices. Skills, memories, years of your life, the freedom of one’s mind… these […]
Spider-Man: Brand New Day – Reading Recommendations
If you’re caught in Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s web, we’ve got some reading recommendations for you! The Villains Series by V. E. Schwab #1 New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab brings to life a gritty, comic-book-style world in vivid prose: a world where gaining superpowers doesn’t automatically lead to heroism, and a time […]
Day’s YA: FALLEN BEAUTY
FALLEN BEAUTY by Astrid Scholte 9781250394804 11/3/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Thorelea Winyard has lived her entire life locked in a tower. She spends day in and day out forced to paint dead animals that have been left for her by her captors, never knowing why she has to, […]
Day’s YA: MY UNFAMILIAR
MY UNFAMILIAR by Mara Rutherford 9781250359902 12/1/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley MY UNFAMILIAR is a fluffy, pink cream puff of a cozy fantasy novel with a gentle message of self-kindness as its sweet filling. As comforting as hot tea on a rainy afternoon, it’s perfect for anyone with cottagecore […]
Day’s YA: DREAMS OF RUIN
DREAMS OF RUIN by Emma Noyes 9781250343024 11/17/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley The time has come: DREAMS OF RUIN brings us the thrilling conclusion to Emma Noyes’s magnificent Soul of Shadow trilogy! Charlie Hudson has woken up after her Trial, and it’s quickly apparent that nothing will ever be […]
Day’s YA: UNTIL THE LAST LIGHT GOES OUT
UNTIL THE LAST LIGHT GOES OUT by Courtney Gould 9781250423474 10/13/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Twenty-five years ago, a Miami senior class celebrated the end of their high school years at the Kaleidoscope Key Resort. 188 students entered the swanky hotel that night. Only five survived to see the […]
Day’s YA: NIGHTCURSE
NIGHTCURSE by Emma Hinds 9781250369550 10/13/2026 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley If you are looking for a book with a magical mystery, a gorgeous queer romance, and a sweeping library setting, NIGHTCURSE is sure to be a standout. Emrys is a revenant, nightcursed. When he was 17, he died, and yet […]
Fall 2026 Adult + YA Preview Recap (5/20/26)
Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall 2026 Adult + YA Preview! If you missed it, a recording of the preview is available to watch at your convenience. Here is an Edelweiss catalog of all the titles we presented or you can download the slides for reference. Plus find more info from our special […]
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