Today, we’re chatting about two magicians and destined enemies who are given a prophecy to repeat a duel to the death; a former CIA field agent who must figure out who is determined to expose her after more than two decades away from her career; and an electronic DJ in Ireland investigating the disappearance of […]
Tag: young adult
20 Questions With Mara Rutherford (8/13/26)
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 […]
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 […]
Happy Half Hour (8/3/26)
Today, we’re chatting about a seemingly ordinary woman whose life is transformed by extraordinary love; a powerful knight and her handsome squire who must stop the deadly schemes of a savior king; and a dapper detective and his formidable companion who are trying to find a murderer. SWEET PEA by Kit de Waal | 9781250438010 […]
Happy Half Hour (7/27/26)
Today, we’re chatting about gods old and new fighting for dominance of Rome as magic returns to the world; Jimmy Chin interviewing the people who inspired him with their meaningful life lessons and rules to live by; and students at rival schools who must navigate an anonymous gossip account, family secrets, and pressure from their […]
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, […]
Happy Half Hour (7/20/26)
Today, we’re chatting about the women who risked everything to ensure a generation of Black Americans had the right to read; a Revenant and a shapeshifter who become magically bonded together on a quest into the dark and frost-bitten world of night-kin; and a fantastical historical collection about fierce and bold women who have been […]
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 […]
Happy Half Hour (7/13/26)
Today, we’re chatting about a daughter investigating her best friend’s disappearance at an abandoned island resort; an author and a harsh literary critic who find themselves in a viral public feud; and two professors who must work together to uncover the hungry entity festering beneath the campus floors. UNTIL THE LAST LIGHT GOES OUT by […]
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