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Author Chat with Tiffany D. Jackson (Grown), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Tiffany D. Jackson, author of Grown. Read on for more about Tiffany and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Tiffany D. Jackson !       Tiffany D. Jackson  is the critically acclaimed author of  Allegedly, Monday’s Not Coming,  and  Let...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, love the cover!
Tuesday, 15 September 2020 11:22
Madeline Tebo
I really liked Jackson's book Allegedly, can't wait to read this one!
Sunday, 20 September 2020 16:02
Keia
I love this cover!
Sunday, 20 September 2020 22:58
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Spotlight on The Falling in Love Montage (Ciara Smyth), Plus Guest Post!

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  Today we're excited to spotlight The Falling In Love Montage (Ciara Smyth).  Read on for more about Ciara, plus a guest post!         Meet  Ciara Smyth !        Ciara Smyth  studied drama, teaching, and then social work at university. She thought she didn’t know what...
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Tiffany Engler
Love this cover!
Thursday, 06 August 2020 11:40
Danielle Hammelef
I love the cover, especially the colors. This book sounds fun and romantic.
Saturday, 08 August 2020 13:20
Morgan
This sounds like such a cute read!
Monday, 10 August 2020 10:31
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Author Chat with Erica Waters (Ghost Wood Song), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Erica Waters author of Ghost Wood Song. Read on for more about Erica and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Erica Waters ! Erica Waters  grew up in the pine  woods  of rural Florida, though she now resides in Nashville, TN....
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it.
Monday, 13 July 2020 12:44
Alivia Hartz
This cover is BEAUTIFUL!!!! And this sounds so so good!!
Sunday, 26 July 2020 15:18
Abigail Lowry
Such a beautiful book! Can’t wait to read!
Monday, 27 July 2020 14:21
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Rebecca Ross (Sisters Of Sword & Song), 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 Ross , YABC's Author of the Week!!...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Monday, 29 June 2020 15:08
Heena Cruzl
This is such a great resource that you are providing and you give it away for free. I love seeing blog that understand the value o... Read More
Wednesday, 01 July 2020 02:56
Liz
this cover is artful!
Tuesday, 07 July 2020 03:32
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Author Of The Week: Chat with The Lady Janies (My Calamity Jane), 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  The Lady Janies , YABC's Author...
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Shoshana
This looks so good! I loved 'My Lady Jane' so I can't wait to see what they did with this one.
Monday, 08 June 2020 15:18
Madeline Tebo
This sounds amazing! I'm a big fan of My Lady Jane and My Plain Jane and I can't wait to read this one!
Tuesday, 09 June 2020 22:33
Victoria Scott
Looks so good! Thanks for sharing!
Wednesday, 10 June 2020 20:30
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Author Chat with Kiera Cass (The Betrothed), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Kiera Cass author of The Betrothed. Read on for more about Kiera and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Kiera Cass !         Kiera Cass is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Selection Series and ...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, looking forward to reading it.
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 11:55
Jasmine
I'M SO EXCITED, I loved the Selection. The cover is gorgeous- the metallic colors make me swoon and the synopsis, don't even get m... Read More
Thursday, 07 May 2020 17:57
Lindsay
I'm so excited about another Kiera Cass book!! I'm in love with this cover
Tuesday, 26 May 2020 18:19
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Author Chat with Sarah Tomp (The Best Part Of Impossible), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Sarah Tomp author of The Best Part Of Impossible. Read on for more about Sarah and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Sarah Tomp !      Sarah Tomp has an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont...
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Tiffany Engler
I love this cover! This book sounds so good!
Friday, 24 April 2020 19:19
John Clark
This is a book I very much want to read.
Monday, 04 May 2020 17:53
Delaney
This cover is so striking and this book sounds really awesome
Monday, 04 May 2020 19:25
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Spotlight on Infinity Son (Adam Silvera), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Infinity Son by Adam Silvera.  Read on for more about Adam and his book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Adam Silvera!    Adam Silvera is the New York Times bestselling author of What If It’s Us, They Both Die at the End,...
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Caitlin Haines, Indie Assistant Blogger, Staff Reviewer
Ahhh I can’t wait for Infinity Son!!! It’s one of my most anticipated books of 2020!
Tuesday, 17 December 2019 10:51
Madeline Tebo
I can't wait to read this! I'm a big fan of his books!
Tuesday, 17 December 2019 15:37
Nicholas
This sounds really cool! I've been looking for some more good urban fantasy! Can't wait to read Emil and Brighton's story!
Monday, 23 December 2019 17:50
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Spotlight on Dangerous Alliance (Jennieke Cohen), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Dangerous Alliance  by Jennieke Cohen.  Read on for more about Jennieke and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Jennieke Cohen!    A lifelong lover of history and literature, Jennieke Cohen studied English history at Cambridge University before receiving her undergraduate degree from the...
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Dianna G.
Have heard so many good things about this book! I love the cover, and the synopsis caught my attention with Miss Austen!
Wednesday, 27 November 2019 22:30
Brittany
Super excited about this release! I recently acted in a local theatre production or Pride and Prejudice. Adding to my list asap!... Read More
Monday, 02 December 2019 20:44
Alex Colpitts
I've noticed a lot of people posting about this recently. Looks good!
Wednesday, 04 December 2019 12:52
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Julie Eshbaugh (Crown Of Oblivion), 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 Julie Eshbaugh , YABC's Author of the...
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Kitty Marie McAfee
The cover and description sound great! Sounds like an exciting read.
Monday, 18 November 2019 23:31
Fazila
I loved the synopsis and description!! The cover is stunning. I am getting Hunger games vibes with the whole competition plot. I a... Read More
Saturday, 23 November 2019 08:34
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is gorgeous and the synopsis promises secrets, suspense, and lots of action, all of which I love in my books.
Sunday, 24 November 2019 14:17
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Giveaway: Happily Ever Afters (Elise Bryant) ~ (US Only)
Happily Ever Afters (US Only) by: Elise Bryant Release Date: January 5th, 2021 Publisher: Harpercollins Children's Books/Balzer + Bray       About the Book: Jane the Virgin meets To All...
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Author Chat with Amanda Hocking (The Ever After), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Amanda Hocking author of The Ever After. Read on for more about Amanda and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Amanda Hocking ! AMANDA HOCKING ...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Alexandra Bracken (Lore), 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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Exclusive Trailer Reveal: Those Who Prey (Jennifer Moffett), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to share the book trailer for Those Who Prey (Jennifer Moffett) ! Read on for more about Jennifer, and her book, plus the trailer & giveaway!     Meet Jennifer Moffet...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Karen McManus (The Cousins), 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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Indie Superstars with the Author of Born Royal + Giveaway (International)
Welcome to YA Books Central's "Indie Superstars" column. This event will spotlight the best and brightest of the indie community. You don’t want to miss out on these talented ...
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All the Tides of Fate (All the Stars and Teeth, #2)
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The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them
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Watch Over Me
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The Safekeeper
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Don't Tell A Soul
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58 Farm End
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The Connection
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Crying is Like the Rain: A Story of Mindfulness and Feelings
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The Brass Queen
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The Final Chance
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Friends no matter what. At least that's what Beth Ann...
Wylder and the Almost Rockstar
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How much trouble does it take to forget the boy...
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Latest Member Reviews

All the Tides of Fate (All the Stars and Teeth, #2)
All the Tides of Fate (All the Stars and Teeth, #2)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ALL THE TIDES OF FATE picks up Amora's story a season or two after the previous book ended. She is..."
Watch Over Me
Watch Over Me
 
4.7
Kim Baccellia, Staff ReviewerKim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer
"Eighteen-year-old Mila has just graduated from high school and aged out of the foster care program. So when a job..."
The Parkour Club
The Parkour Club
 
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Rev. Ellen TillotsonRev. Ellen Tillotson
" The Parkour Club is a rollicking good read! Bronte’s journey to find her place in the world..."
Crying is Like the Rain: A Story of Mindfulness and Feelings
Crying is Like the Rain: A Story of Mindfulness and Feelings
 
5.0
Bethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff ReviewerBethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff Reviewer
"CRYING IS LIKE THE RAIN teaches children that it's okay to cry rather than bottle everything up inside. The author..."
American Royals II: Majesty
American Royals II: Majesty
 
3.7
Bethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff ReviewerBethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff Reviewer
"With her father gone, Beatrice must step into her role as queen. To do this, she has to let her..."
Mary: The Adventures of Mary Shelley's Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Granddaughter
Mary: The Adventures of Mary Shelley's Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Granddaughter
 
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Teen Mary Shelley is the many times great granddaughter of the legendary writer. Everyone in the Shelley lineage has become..."
The Obsession
The Obsession
 
4.7
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE OBSESSION is a creepy and riveting YA thriller. Delilah lives with her mother and her mother's abusive boyfriend, a..."
The Project
The Project
 
4.3
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Lo Denham, magazine assistant and loner, is looking for her sister, Bea. Six years ago, Lo's parents died in a..."
The Night Circus
The Night Circus
 
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LaurelLaurel
"I couldn’t begin to express how much I adore this book. This book, magically, soothed my temper and let me..."
Wings of Ebony (Wings of Ebony, #1)
Wings of Ebony (Wings of Ebony, #1)
 
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"WINGS OF EBONY is a beautifully crafted YA fantasy. A year has passed since Rue's life was irrevocably changed. Her..."
The Forgotten World (The World Apart Series Book 3)
The Forgotten World (The World Apart Series Book 3)
 
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Caitlin Haines, Indie Assistant Blogger, Staff ReviewerCaitlin Haines, Indie Assistant Blogger, Staff Reviewer
"I don't know how this series keeps getting better, but it does. This third book is just... so much happens..."
The Tempest Sea
The Tempest Sea
 
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"This book... oof. It hurt. But if you know me at all, you know my favorite books are the kind..."
The Fractured Empire
The Fractured Empire
 
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"This book grabbed me from the very beginning, throwing me into this beautifully-crafted, intriguing new world. The plot is fast-paced..."
The Gilded Ones (Deathless #1)
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4.3
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"THE GILDED ONES by Namina Forna is a YA fantasy novel and the first book in the Deathless series. The..."
Unchosen
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The Memory Thief (Thirteen Witches #1)
The Memory Thief (Thirteen Witches #1)
 
5.0
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"Rosie has always taken care of herself and her mother in their house overlooking the coast of Maine. Her mother..."
Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke
Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke
 
4.5
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"Maraniss, whose Strong Inside covered Black basketball player Perry Wallace, turns his incredible research skills the the story of Glenn..."
The Elephant in the Room
The Elephant in the Room
 
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"Sila's family has been happy in Oregon, even though her father, who is a mechanical engineer, has to work as..."
Alone in the Woods
Alone in the Woods
 
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Karen Yingling, Staff ReviewerKaren Yingling, Staff Reviewer
"Jocelyn always looks forward to the vacation in a cabin that she and her friend Alex's family take every year...."
Disaster Days
Disaster Days
 
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"Hannah doesn't understand why her parents are SO overprotective, even though she occasionally has a hard time dealing with her..."