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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with April Genevieve Tucholke (Seven Endless Forests), Plus Giveaway! ~ (INT)

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!         Introducing April Genevieve Tucholke , YABC's Author of...
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Wow! What a fantastical synopsis and a unique retelling. The cover really adds to the magic and nature elements of the story.... Read More
Monday, 23 March 2020 11:10
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Kathryn Purdie (Bone Crier's Moon), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!         Introducing Kathryn Purdie , YABC's Author of the...
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Lindsay
This cover is EVERYTHING! It's gorgeous!!
Monday, 16 March 2020 21:33
Lauren
The artwork for this cover is such a good choice to represent the characters. I’m interested in reading how this matriarchal socie... Read More
Monday, 23 March 2020 11:15
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Mindy McGinnis (Be Not Far From Me), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!         Introducing Mindy McGinnis , YABC's Author of the...
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Dianna G.
Adding this book to my wishlist right now. We often hike in the Smokies --- this summary caught my attention right away. Love th... Read More
Monday, 02 March 2020 19:44
Madeline Tebo
I can’t wait to read this! One of my anticipated releases!
Monday, 02 March 2020 20:53
Tiffany Engler
I have loved her previous books, I can't wait to read this one!
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 07:15
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Tricia Levenseller (The Shadows Between Us), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!         Introducing Tricia Levenseller , YABC's Author of the...
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Dianna G.
This book summary captured my interest right away -- mostly from Alessandra's plan. Can't wait to read it! Also thinking I NEED ... Read More
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 21:02
Tiffany Engler
I love this cover! Can't wait to read it!
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 07:13
Lindsay
This book sounds so good!! I love how intricate the cover is!
Wednesday, 04 March 2020 18:38
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Kim Smejkal (Ink In The Blood), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!         Introducing Kim Smejkal , YABC's Author of the...
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Lindsay
I love this cover!! This sounds like such a good read
Sunday, 23 February 2020 15:11
Alex Colpitts
Tons of people have been posting this on insta recently and I can't wait until my library gets a copy! ... Read More
Thursday, 27 February 2020 18:53
Rachael
I so want to read this. The plot sounds really unique and I'm really disappointed my library doesn't have plans to get a copy. Gue... Read More
Friday, 28 February 2020 15:42
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Evelyn Skye (Cloak Of Night), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!         Introducing Evelyn Skye , YABC's Author of the...
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Tiffany Engler
I love this cover!
Monday, 10 February 2020 16:05
Brittany Colpitts
This one was already on my upcoming anticipated releases list ... Read More
Sunday, 16 February 2020 10:53
Lily M.
Can't wait for this sequel, excited!!!
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 03:46
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Adalyn Grace (All The Stars and Teeth), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!         Introducing Adalyn Grace , YABC's Author of the...
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Alex Colpitts
One of my favorite covers so far this year!
Thursday, 06 February 2020 08:23
Lindsay
The plot sounds so good, I mean how could you go wrong with pirates and mermaids?
Saturday, 08 February 2020 12:55
Jen
I think the cover is absolutely gorgeous and this sounds like a book I won't be able to put down!
Sunday, 09 February 2020 18:19
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AUTHOR OF THE WEEK: Author Chat with Rebecca McLaughlin (Nameless Queen), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!         Introducing Rebecca McLaughlin , YABC's Author of the...
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Brittany Colpitts
I've been seeing reviews of this all over Goodreads and it sounds SO GOOD!
Monday, 27 January 2020 12:45
Candice Gigous
The cover is eye-catching. The synopsis is captivating. Sounds like an exciting read.
Friday, 31 January 2020 05:35
Alex Colpitts
Can't wait to get my hands on this one!
Thursday, 06 February 2020 08:22
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Brigid Kemmerer (A Heart So Fierce and Broken), Plus Giveaway! ~ (INT)

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!         Introducing Brigid Kemmerer , YABC's Author of the...
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Kristy
I loved A Curse So Dark and Lonely last year and I can't wait to read this one!
Monday, 13 January 2020 15:20
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Tuesday, 14 January 2020 02:54
Brittany Colpitts
I loved A Curse So Dark and Lonely! This is one of my most anticipated sequels for 2020 ... Read More
Tuesday, 14 January 2020 08:03
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Andrew Fukuda (This Light Between Us), Plus Giveaway!

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!         Introducing Andrew Fukuda , YABC's Author of the...
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Brittany Colpitts
Sounds like an interesting read!
Tuesday, 14 January 2020 08:01
Alex Colpitts
Love this cover. Looks awesome.
Sunday, 19 January 2020 08:18
Penny Olson
The cover is inspiring and the story makes history real by involving relatable characters.
Wednesday, 22 January 2020 23:23
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Author Chat with Ally Carter (Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Ally Carter author of Winterborne Home For Vengeance and Valor. Read on for more about Ally and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway.       &nb...
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Spotlight on Sting (Cindy R Wilson), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Sting  by Cindy R Wilson.  Read on for more about Cindy and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Cindy R Wilson!   &n...
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Author Chat with Jenny Lee (Anna K), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Jenny Lee author of Anna K. Read on for more about Jenny and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway.         Meet Jenny Lee!     &...
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Author Chat with Sara Hosey (Iphigenia Murphy), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Sara Hosey author of Iphigenia Murphy. Read on for more about Sara and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Sara Hosey!     &n...
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Giveaway: The Night Of Your Life (Lydia Sharp) ~ (US Only)
The Night Of Your Life (US Only) by: Lydia Sharp Release Date: March 3rd, 2020 Publisher: Scholastic     About the Book: JJ is having the worst prom ever... over and over again. All year, JJ...
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Author Chat with Akemi Dawn Bowman (Harley In The Sky), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
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