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Author Chat with Lani Forbes (The Jade Bones), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Lani Forbes author of         The Jade Bones. Read on for more about Lani and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Lani Forbes !   LANI FORBES is the daughter of a librarian and an ex-drug-smuggling surfer, which...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, love the cover!
Wednesday, 10 February 2021 12:39
Amie Lambert-Gaudet
The cover is stunning. Even if I wasn't already familiar with the Author, just the cover alone is enough to make me pick up the b... Read More
Wednesday, 10 February 2021 20:46
Tiffany Engler
This cover is BEAUTIFUL! Can't wait to read this book!
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 09:01
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Author Chat with Lindsay Bandy (Nemesis and The Swan) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Lindsay Bandy author of Nemesis and The Swan. Read on for more about Lindsay and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Lindsay Bandy !           LINDSAY BANDY writes historical and contemporary young adult fiction as well as...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great!
Wednesday, 14 October 2020 14:33
Andrea Cerda
This looks awesome!!! can wait to read it
Friday, 16 October 2020 16:32
Shannon Mizikoski
I have heard good things about it already, I am looking forward to it!
Wednesday, 04 November 2020 20:33
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Author Chat with Kristin Cast (The Key To Fear) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Kristin Cast author of The Key To Fear. Read on for more about Kristin and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Kristin Cast !      KRISTIN CAST is a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author who...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 14:09
Candice Gigous
The cover is cool. The synopsis is very captivating. I really enjoy Kristin Cast's other books and I am excited about this one.... Read More
Wednesday, 30 September 2020 14:08
Andrea Cerda
I love dystopian books, so I'm already intrigued with the character now, i want to read it, like the cover BTW
Thursday, 01 October 2020 14:22
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Author Chat with Carrie Anne Noble (Gretchen and the Bear), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Anne Noble author of Gretchen and the Bear. Read on for more about Anne and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Carrie Anne Noble !    In the wake of her thrilling past as a theatre student, restaurant hostess, certified nurse...
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Zachary Snyder
The book sounds great, looking forward to reading it!
Thursday, 18 June 2020 14:01
Carrie Anne Noble
Thank you, Zachary! I hope you enjoy the story!
Thursday, 18 June 2020 14:58
Victoria Scott
Looks so good! Thanks for sharing!
Sunday, 21 June 2020 00:09
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Spotlight on The Key To Fear (Kristin Cast), Plus Excerpt!

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Today we're excited to spotlight The Key To Fear  by Kristin Cast.  Read on for more about Kristin and her book, plus an excerpt!       Meet Kristin Cast ! KRISTIN CAST is a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author who was born in Japan, grew up in Oklahoma, and loves...
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Author Chat with Sara Hosey (Iphigenia Murphy), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  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!            Sara Hosey holds a PhD in American literature from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and...
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Lauren
The cover has a bit of a phoenix/rising from the ashes vibe. It will be interesting to learn about all the different stories behin... Read More
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 13:53
Danielle Hammelef
I like the cover. This book is high on my want to read list for the emotional and realistic nature of the plot.
Sunday, 29 March 2020 17:47
Penny Olson
I love the bright cover. The story sounds emotional and inspiring.
Sunday, 05 April 2020 12:02
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Author Chat with Lani Forbes (The Seventh Sun), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Lani Forbes author of The Seventh Sun. Read on for more about Lani and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Lani Forbes!       DJANGO WEXLER graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with degrees in creative writing and computer science,...
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Kristy
This is supposed to be about Lani Forbes, but you have a biography for Django Wexler.
Wednesday, 12 February 2020 11:24
Tiffany Engler
I love this cover!! Again, believe that you may have the wrong info on the author
Sunday, 16 February 2020 09:17
Brittany
You have the wrong bio in the article!
Sunday, 16 February 2020 10:57
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Author Chat with PC Cast & Kristin Cast (Forgotten), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with PC Cast & Kristin Cast, author of The Forgotten.  Read on for more about PC Cast & Kristin Cast and their book, plus an giveaway!              Meet PC Cast!   C. Cast is a #1 New York Times and...
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jacqueline garcia
The silhouette though, I love the cover! And I so wanna read this after reading the synopsis
Sunday, 27 October 2019 01:23
Renee Moore
Beautifully dark cover!
Saturday, 02 November 2019 16:46
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Author Chat with Jill Criswell (Beasts Of The Frozen Sun), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Jill Criswell author of Beasts Of The Frozen Sun.  Read on for more about Jill and her book, plus an excerpt and an giveaway!          Meet Jill Criswell ! Jill Criswell is a writer of young adult historical fantasy. Born and...
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Lily M.
I'm looking forward to reading this book, looks and sounds intriguing ?❤
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:32
Hannah
Love the cover and the synopsis sounds great
Sunday, 01 September 2019 23:23
Mia
This cover is gorgeous and the book sounds super intriguing!
Monday, 02 September 2019 13:58
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It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Shadow Frost (Coco Ma), Plus Giveaway! (US/Canada Only)

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Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Shadow Frost  by Coco Ma, releasing October 2019 from Blackstone Press!       Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the authors:     HELLO LOVELY READERS! I have been waiting  months  to reveal this next-level cover...
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Lily M.
This cover ???
Saturday, 19 January 2019 22:47
Lily M.
I had meant "This Cover!!!" Hehehe
Friday, 01 February 2019 19:57
Madeline Tebo
This cover is gorgeous and the book sounds amazing!
Sunday, 20 January 2019 14:45
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It’s Live! Cover Reveal: Off Trail by Rick Polito + Giveaway (US Only)
We're so excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Off Trail by Rick Polito, releasing 06/03/2021 from Wise Wolf Books! Writing OFF TRAIL, it sometimes felt like the story was telling itself. I ...
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Spotlight on Stars Belong To Us (Annabeth Chatwin), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Stars Belong To Us  by Annabeth Chatwin.  Read on for more about Annabeth and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Annabet...
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Spotlight on Horse Girl (Carrie Seim), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Horse Girl  by Carrie Seim.  Read on for more about Carrie and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Carrie Seim !   &...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Kathryn Purdie (Bone Crier's Dawn), 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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Five Tough Tactics for Protesting at School + Win A Copy of Kids On The March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice (Michael Long) ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Kids On The March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice   by Michael Long.  Read on for more about Michael and his book, an guest...
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Five Books With Magic Users That Will Charm You + Win a Copy of Blood Like Magic (Liselle Sambury) ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Blood Like Magic  by Liselle Sambury  Read on for more about Liselle and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Liselle S...
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