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Author Chat with Lori Goldstein (Sources Say) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Lori Goldstein author of Sources Say. Read on for more about Lori and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Lori Goldstein !            Lori Goldstein earned her BA in journalism and previously worked for technology publications in...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks interesting!
Monday, 10 August 2020 15:07
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Author Chat with Amy Hest (The Summer We Found The Baby) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Amy Hest author of The Summer We Found The Baby. Read on for more about Amy and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Amy Hest !            Amy Hest is the author of many beloved books for...
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Beautiful cover, but the title really reeled me in!
Thursday, 06 August 2020 13:27
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Author Chat with Felicia Farber (Ice Queen), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Felicia Farber author of Ice Queen. Read on for more about Felicia and her book, an excerpt, plus a giveaway!       Meet Felicia Farber ! Felicia Farber is a writer and lawyer in New Jersey, but most importantly, a mom. Over the...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, love the cover!
Wednesday, 05 August 2020 11:53
Andrea Cerda
Love the cover, im interested in reading this book it looks good!
Wednesday, 05 August 2020 14:34
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Author Chat with Emily Colin (Sword Of The Seven Sins) Plus Giveaway! ~ (INT)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Emily Colin author of Sword Of The Seven Sins. Read on for more about Emily and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Emily Colin !           Emily Colin's debut adult novel, THE MEMORY THIEF, was a New...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Tuesday, 04 August 2020 14:12
Andrea Cerda
It looks like my type of read!! I can't wait for it!
Tuesday, 04 August 2020 16:09
Cass
The synopsis got me hooked! It's fantasy and forbidden romance all in one !
Monday, 10 August 2020 14:29
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Author Chat with Romina Garber (Lobizona), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Romino Garber author of Lobizona. Read on for more about Romino and her book, an excerpt, plus a giveaway!       Meet Romina Garber !          ROMINA GARBER (pen name Romina Russell) is a  New York Times  and international bestselling...
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Author Chat with Rachel Lynn Solomon (Today Tonight Tomorrow) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Rachael Lynn Solomon author of Today Tonight Tomorrow. Read on for more about Rachael and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Rachel Lynn Solomon !          Rachel Lynn Solomon is the author of  You’ll Miss Me When I’m...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, love the cover! Look forward to reading it!
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 11:50
Andrea Cerda
Looks like an interesting book!
Thursday, 30 July 2020 13:01
Tiffany Engler
I love this cover!
Thursday, 06 August 2020 11:37
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Author Chat with Kara Swanson (Dust) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Kara Swanson author of Dust. Read on for more about Kara and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Kara Swanson !          As the daughter of missionaries, KARA SWANSON spent her childhood running barefoot through the lush jungles...
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Zachary Snyder
This idea is interesting, love the cover!
Thursday, 23 July 2020 11:32
Victoria Scott
Sounds so good! Thank you for sharing!
Friday, 24 July 2020 21:45
Amanda
I love the London skyline on the cover. Can't wait to read this one!
Saturday, 25 July 2020 11:04
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Author Chat with Syed M Masood (More Than Just A Pretty Face) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Syed M Masood author of More Than Just A Pretty Face. Read on for more about Syed and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Syed M Masood !          Syed M. Masood grew up in Karachi, Pakistan, and now...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, looking forward to reading it!
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 11:47
Keia
I read an arc of this and loved it!
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 14:54
Victoria Scott
Sounds like a book both my daughter and I will enjoy!
Friday, 24 July 2020 21:43
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Author Chat with Alexis Henderson (The Year Of The Witching), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Alexis Henderson author of The Year Of The Witching. Read on for more about Alexis and her book, an excerpt, plus a giveaway!       Meet Alexis Henderson !         Alexis Henderson  is a speculative fiction writer with a penchant...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Wednesday, 15 July 2020 11:32
Amanda
The cover is so eye- catching. Can't wait for this one!
Saturday, 25 July 2020 10:58
Alivia Hartz
This sounds absolutely fascinating!!
Sunday, 26 July 2020 15:24
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Author Chat with Iva-Marie Palmer (Gimme Everything You Got), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Iva-Marie Palmer author of Gimme Everything You Got. Read on for more about Iva-Marie and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Iva-Marie Palmer ! Iva-Marie Palmer is the author of two novels for teens,  The End of the World as We...
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Zachary Snyder
This book looks good, look forward to reading it.
Tuesday, 14 July 2020 11:31
Alivia Hartz
This sounds like such a fun read!
Sunday, 26 July 2020 15:21
John Clark
Very much looking forward to reading this.
Tuesday, 28 July 2020 19:36
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Author Chat with Leslea Wahl (Where You Lead), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Leslea Wahl author of Where You Lead. Read on for more about Leslea and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Leslea Wahl !       ...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Ice Queen by Felicia T. Farber + Giveaway (US/Canada)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Ice Queen by Felicia T. Farber, releasing 8/1/2020 from Pyramid Publishing! Hi YABC! Welcome to the cover reveal for my new novel ICE QUEEN!...
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Spotlight on ICK!: Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Animal Defenses (Melissa Stewart), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight ICK!: Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Animal Defenses   by Melissa Stewart.  Read on for more about Melissa and her book, an guest pos...
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Author Chat with J Mercer (Perfection and Other Illusive Things), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with J Mercer author of Perfection and Other Illusive Things. Read on for more about J Mercer and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet J Mercer ! &nb...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Fractured by Shay Siegel + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Fractured by Shay Siegel, releasing 10/27/2020 from Amazon! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: I’m so thrilled to be...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Sarah Henning (The Princess Will Save You), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release! We will also be hosting a givea...
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Latest Member Reviews

Peppermint Post
Peppermint Post
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"PEPPERMINT POST is an adorable new story about Christmas and Santa. The Peppermint Post is the busiest post office in..."
Stolen from the Studio (Case Closed, #2)
Stolen from the Studio (Case Closed, #2)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"STOLEN FROM THE STUDIO is a fun middle grade mystery with a choose-your-own-adventure plot. Carlos travels with his mother, a..."
The Wizenard Series: Season One
The Wizenard Series: Season One
 
4.0
Elisha Jachetti, Staff ReviewerElisha Jachetti, Staff Reviewer
"THE WIZENARD SERIES: SEASON ONE is written by Wesley King and created by Kobe Bryant. The MG fantasy follows Reggie,..."
The Triumphant Tale of Pippa North
The Triumphant Tale of Pippa North
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE TRIUMPHANT TALE OF PIPPA NORTH combines magic and humor in a middle grade fantasy full of charm. Pippa is..."
TURBO Racers: Escape Velocity
TURBO Racers: Escape Velocity
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"TURBO RACERS: ESCAPE VELOCITY is a fast-paced, high-stakes adventure. Mace Blazer is a TURBOnaut, a high-speed vehicle racer. He recently..."
Bread Lab!
Bread Lab!
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"BREAD LAB! is a cute picture book that walks through the steps of making sourdough bread through the eyes of..."
A Thousand No's
A Thousand No's
 
3.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"A THOUSAND NO'S is a cute picture book about the way that feedback can change an idea. A girl has..."
Ronan Boyle and the Swamp of Certain Death (Ronan Boyle, #2)
Ronan Boyle and the Swamp of Certain Death (Ronan Boyle, #2)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"RONAN BOYLE AND THE SWAMP OF CERTAIN DEATH is a comedic middle grade fantasy that features a young boy on..."
Sharko and Hippo
Sharko and Hippo
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SHARKO AND HIPPO is a clever and comical book about two best friends who are going fishing for the day...."
The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter
The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE THING ABOUT BEES: A LOVE LETTER is an informative and gorgeously illustrated picture book about bees. The book describes..."
The Faithless Hawk (The Merciful Crow, #2)
The Faithless Hawk (The Merciful Crow, #2)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE FAITHLESS HAWK is one of my favorite reads of 2020. I laughed, I sighed, I cried, and this book..."
Zora's Zucchini
Zora's Zucchini
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ZORA'S ZUCCHINI is a delightful picture book that explores growing vegetables and sharing with neighbors. Zora is a little bored..."
Libby Loves Science
Libby Loves Science
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"LIBBY LOVES SCIENCE is a cute picture book that brings a love of science to all the fun of ice..."
The Hidden Rainbow
The Hidden Rainbow
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE HIDDEN RAINBOW is a delightful picture book that combines counting, colors, and nature in a beautiful exploration. Each page..."
The Places We Sleep
The Places We Sleep
 
5.0
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Dating Makes Perfect
Dating Makes Perfect
 
5.0
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"DATING MAKES PERFECT is a beautifully written YA contemporary romance that had me grinning from ear-to-ear. Winnie has two older..."
Chasing Starlight
Chasing Starlight
 
4.0
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Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
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3.0
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Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
 
5.0
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Harvey Holds His Own (The Harvey Stories, #2)
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4.0
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