YA Spotlight (8/21/23)

These new YA releases will fulfill your craving for queer stories with a heartwarming story of a gay teen who becomes a new father, and a Sapphic romance where two teens must solve a mystery and save a town. UNEXPECTING BY JEN BAILEY “Poignantly rendered character dynamics—particularly between Ben and his stepfather, and Ben and […]

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Genre Friday: Fantasy (8/18/23)

Today we’re getting lost in the fantastical worlds of dragon-riding, hunters and werewolves, ancient Egypt, and gods and goddesses reincarnated! IRON FLAME BY REBECCA YARROS LibraryReads votes due by October 1st. This highly-anticipated sequel to FOURTH WING continues Violet Sorrengail’s story after she’s survived her first year at Basgiath War College for dragon riders. But […]

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Booklist YA Webinar Recap (8/15/23)

A big thank you to all who attended today’s Booklist YA webinar! In case you missed it, check out the titles we talked about below, and click here to watch the recording! RUTHLESS VOWS by Rebecca Ross | 9781250857453 | 12/26/23THE HUNTING MOON by Susan Dennard | 9781250194145 | 11/7/23ARTIFACTS OF AN EX by Jennifer […]

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Dive Into a New Series (8/15/23)

We are jumping into new series with a romantasy filled with lost love and a haunted family + a contemporary YA fantasy where one teen’s past catches up with the present as they learn everyone has something to hide. INHERITANCE: The Lost Bride Trilogy by Nora Roberts Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads […]

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YA Spotlight (7/31/23)

Girl-power fantasy, romance in the dangerous wilderness, and horror-comedy at the theater are all part of the newest YA releases! GUARDIANS OF DAWN: ZHARA BY S. JAE-JONES “The pressures [the characters] feel to protect their family at all costs and desire to carve out happiness for themselves, all while dodging dangers both human and magical, […]

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YA Spotlight (7/24/23)

We’re so excited for this week’s release of a ghost-riddled, Austen-inspired boarding school romance and the story of a fantastical war that will determine the fate of an entire kingdom! GHOSTED: A NORTHANGER ABBEY NOVEL BY AMANDA QUAIN “Quick-witted humor, banter, and a slow-burn romance evoke familiar Austenian relationship fare, making this cozy read a […]

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Happy Half Hour (7/10/23)

We’re back this Happy Half Hour with fairy tales coming to life with dark and deadly twists, a hilarious fantasy about a villain’s assistant, a debut childhood friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romcom, and a behind-the-scenes look at a woman’s career in tech. THE FOREST GRIMM by Kathryn Purdie | 9781250873002 | 9/19/23ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN by Hannah Nicole […]

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Genre Friday: Sci-Fi/Fantasy (6/9/23)

Today we’re adventuring and casting spells with six sci-fi/fantasy novels–featuring a man who learns he’s inheriting a supervillain business, a pair of young women who discover they have special powers, a witch who is asked to come out of hiding and save a mysterious town, a tech employee who’s being hunted down by AI, a […]

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YA Spotlight (6/5/23)

We’re so excited for these two new YA releases–a romance about ex-bandmates turned potential lovers and the next installment in a dark academia series. DARKHEARTS BY JAMES L. SUTTER ” . . . Vibrant supporting characters, sex-positive messaging, and complex ruminations on sexuality propel this heartfelt read.”–Publishers Weekly “The positive representation of pursuing a trade […]

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YA Spotlight (5/31/23)

We wished a happy book b-day to four YA titles this week including a historical gothic paranormal romance with a queer love triangle, a coming-of-age queer romance based on a trailblazing pop star’s hit song, the final installment to a favorite action-packed fantasy series, and Katmere Academy’s star students taking on life after graduation. THE […]

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