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Buzzworthy Books Of Summer 2018

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

YABC's Buzzworthy Books Of Summer 2018 (Round Two) Plus GIVEAWAY!!

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Which ones are we buzzing about? Check out our list and be sure to enter the awesome giveaway that we are hosting!!!         How do you deal with a hole in your life? Do you grieve? Do you drink? Do you make out with your best friend? Do...
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Tiffany Engler
I'm so excited for Little Do We Know!
Monday, 04 June 2018 19:25
John
"Onyx & Ivory" sounds very exciting!
Monday, 04 June 2018 22:27
Dianna G.
What a fantastic list of titles! There are several on this page that I have on my wishlist. Damselfly is new to me, though, and t... Read More
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

YABC's Buzzworthy Books Of Summer 2018 (Round One) Plus GIVEAWAY!!

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There are SO MANY amazing books hitting the shelves this Summer.... Which ones are we buzzing about? Check out our list and be sure to enter the awesome giveaway that we are hosting!!!         Bryn is back for her senior year at the Institute for Excellence, also known...
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Tiffany Engler
I'm so excited for Love Me, Love Me Not!
Monday, 04 June 2018 19:32
John
"Bring Me Their Hearts" intrigues me!
Monday, 04 June 2018 22:26
Dianna G.
So many on this list I'm hearing about for the first time. Great list! I think the one I'm most interested in reading is LIFELIK... Read More
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Giveaway: Heart Of The Moors: An Original Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil Novel (Holly Black) ~ (US Only)
Heart Of The Moors: An Original Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil Novel (US Only) by: Holly Black Release Date: October 8th, 2019 Publisher: Disney Book Group     About the Book: From New York Ti...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: The Fantastical Exploits of Gwendolyn Gray by B.A. Watson + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  THE FANTASTICAL EXPLOITS OF GWENDOLYN GRAY by B.A. Watson, releasing April 28, 2020 from Jolly Fish Press/North Star Editions! Before we get...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: THE BONE CARVER (The Harrowsgate Series, #2) by Monique Snyman + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  THE BONE CARVER (THE HARROWSGATE SERIES #2) by Monique Snyman, releasing August 18, 2020 from Vesuvian Books! Before we get to the cover, he...
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Author Chat with Gail Carson Levine (Ogre Enchanted), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Gail Carson Levine author of Ogre Enchanted.  Read on for more about Gail and her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Gail Carso...
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Author Chat with Kristin Ward (Rise Of Gaia), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Kristin Ward author of Rise Of Gaia.  Read on for more about Kristin and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!          Meet Kri...
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Spotlight on The Kooky Kinkajou & The Tasty Treat (Tracey Hecht), Plus Guest Post & Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to spotlight The Kooky Kinkajou & The Tasty Treat.  Read on for more about Tracey Hecht, an guest post, plus an giveaway!    The Grow & Read Early Rea...
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