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Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with Heidi R Kling (Where The Sea Takes Me), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Heidi R Kling (Where The Sea Takes Me) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Heidi, her novel, plus a giveaway!         Meet  Heidi R Kling !    Heidi R. Kling is the bestselling author of novels...
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Debra Branigan
I look forward to reading the book. Cambodia is quite the exotic setting.
Wednesday, 10 October 2018 18:25
Marisa Fort
Love the colors on the cover! The synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 18:48
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is amazing and the synopsis sounds exciting!
Thursday, 08 November 2018 19:30
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Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with Lydia Kang (Toxic), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Lydia Kang (Toxic) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Lydia, her novel, plus a giveaway!         Meet  Lydia Kang !    Lydia Kang is an author of young adult fiction, adult fiction and non-fiction, and poetry....
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Debra Branigan
Love the cover and find your storyline intriguing. I am interested in this one. Good luck with it.
Monday, 15 October 2018 16:38
M.A. Briones
I wish thee the best of luck with this amazingg story!!!
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 21:07
Marisa Fort
The cover is awesome and the synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 18:43
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

Author Chat with Barbara J. Hancock (After Always), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Barbara J. Hancock, author of  After Always .  Read on for more about Barbara and her book, plus a giveaway!    Meet Barbara J. Hancock!       Barbara J. Hancock lives in a cabin in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with her...
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M.A. Briones
*SQUEALING NOISES* this looks so good and totes right up my alley!!!!
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 21:04
Marisa Fort
The cover is beautiful! The synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 18:41
Dianna G.
Sounds like a creepy, mysterious book. Count me in. Love that cover!
Saturday, 27 October 2018 21:04
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with Christopher Krovatin (Frequency), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Christopher Krovatin (Frequency) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Christopher, his novel, plus a giveaway!         Meet  Christopher Krovatin !    Christopher Krovatin is an author whose previous works include Heavy Metal & You, Venomous, and the Gravediggers...
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Debra Branigan
I am intrigued by your synopsis. I like the cover which will attract your YA readers.
Monday, 15 October 2018 17:29
Marisa Fort
The cover is awesome and the synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 18:40
Danielle Hammelef
I like the cover and the synopsis sounds original and exciting.
Wednesday, 07 November 2018 13:54
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with Victoria Scott (We Told Six Lies), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Victoria Scott (We Told Six Lies) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Victoria, her novel, plus a giveaway!         Meet  Victoria Scott ! Victoria Scott is the acclaimed author of nine novels including Fire & Flood,...
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Debra Branigan
The cover is beautiful and YA readers will be attracted, especially by the title. I look forward to reading this one.
Sunday, 14 October 2018 17:35
Marisa Fort
The cover is awesome and the synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 18:37
Dianna G.
The synopsis is so good. Love how it seems like a direct conversation. That cover is cool, with interesting contrast in colors.... Read More
Saturday, 27 October 2018 20:58
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with Beth Revis (Give The Dark My Love), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Beth Revis (Give The Dark My Love) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Beth, her novel, plus a giveaway!         Meet  Beth Revis ! Beth Revis is a NY Times bestselling author with books available in more than...
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M.A. Briones
I love the cover art. The font color really completes the mood for it. The synopsis sounds really cool
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 20:59
Marisa Fort
The cover is awesome and the synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 18:35
Dianna G.
Beautiful cover, makes me think of castles and princes. What an interesting story line.
Saturday, 27 October 2018 20:59
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Author Chat with Hayley Chewins (The Turnaway Girls), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Hayley Chewins (The Turnaway Girls)! Read on for more about Hayley, her novel, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Hayley Chewins ! Hayley Chewins grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, in a house full of books. A published poet, she studied classical voice...
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Debra Branigan
The cover is so beautiful. I love the idea of your storyline. I can't wait to read.
Monday, 15 October 2018 17:40
Maggie Hubbe
I love this cover and the book seems like a very sweet read!
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 14:01
Marisa Fort
The cover is awesome and the synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 18:33
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with Mindy McGinnis (This Darkness Mine), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Mindy McGinnis (This Darkness Mine) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Mindy, her novel, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Mindy McGinnis !   Mindy McGinnis is an Edgar Award-winning author and assistant teen librarian who lives in...
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The cover is crisp and conveys quality content of some kind; the synopsis is highly original and compelling! Thanks for the chanc... Read More
Wednesday, 10 October 2018 20:53
Debra Branigan
I look forward to reading this book. Your synopsis is very intriguing and I like the mature ideas included. The cover fits the sto... Read More
Monday, 15 October 2018 17:56
Tiffany Engler
I love this cover, I've been looking forward to reading this book for a long time!
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 07:35
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with Emiko Jean (Empress Of All Seasons), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Emiko Jean (Empress Of All Seasons) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Emiko, her novel, plus a giveaway!           Meet  Emiko Jean !   Emiko Jean is the author of the psychological suspense novel We'll...
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Debra Branigan
The cover is absolutely gorgeous and will attract your YA Readers. I find the synopsis very intriguing and I can't wait to read th... Read More
Monday, 15 October 2018 18:23
M.A. Briones
This is all so great looking. The cover, the synopsis, its all great
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 20:48
Marisa Fort
Love the colors on the cover! The synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 18:27
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with CJ Redwine (The Traitor Prince), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  CJ Redwine (The Traitor Prince) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about CJ, her novel, plus a giveaway!           Meet  CJ Redwine ! C.J. Redwine is the New York Times bestselling author of YA fantasy novels,...
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Debra Branigan
The cover is great and the synopsis sounds amazing. Fantasy is in high demand in my home. We can't wait to read this.
Monday, 15 October 2018 18:29
M.A. Briones
I HAVE SEEN THIS SO MANY PLACES! tHE COVER LOOKS AMAZING! THE SYNOPSIS IS SO INCREDIBLY INTRIGUING!!! CANT WAIT!!!
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 20:45
Marisa Fort
Love the cover! The synopsis sounds amazing!
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 18:24
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Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Finding Balance by Kati Gardner, releasing May 5, 2020 from Flux/North Star Editions! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the aut...
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Spotlight on The Babysitter's Coven (Kate Williams), Plus Guest Post & Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to spotlight The Babysitter's Coven (Kate Williams).  Read on for more about Kate, a guest post, plus a giveaway!          Meet Kate Williams !...
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Giveaway & Review: This Is Not That Kind Of Book (Christopher Healy)!
This Is Not That Kind Of Book (US Only) Written by: Christopher Healy Illustrated by: Ben Mantle Release Date: October 15th, 2019 Publisher: Random House BYR       About the Book At the...
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Author Chat with Farah Naz Rishi (I Hope You Get This Message), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
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Author Chat with Zack Smedley (Deposing Nathan), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
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