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Author Chat with Kenneth C Davis (Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Kenneth C Davis author of Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy. Read on for more about Kenneth and his book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Kenneth C Davis ! Kenneth C. Davis  is best known as the ...
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Zachary Snyder
Looks like an important read!
Wednesday, 21 October 2020 13:28
Joan Kim
We need more books like this, that takes tough subjects that seem complicated and makes it digestible for young adults.
Thursday, 29 October 2020 06:23
Penny Olson
The cover is ominous. I can't think of a more relevant history book given how the US election could have turned out.
Friday, 13 November 2020 16:25
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Author Chat with Daniel Kraus (They Threw Us Away), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Daniel Kraus, author of They Threw Us Away. Read on for more about Daniel and his book, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Daniel Kraus !        DANIEL KRAUS is a New York Times bestselling author. With Guillermo del Toro, he...
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Zachary Snyder
Love the cover! I am super excited for this one, great concept!
Tuesday, 15 September 2020 14:36
Madeline Tebo
This sounds unlike anything I have read before, really looking forward to this one!
Sunday, 20 September 2020 16:06
Chiara Jucha
Great cover and intriguing idea!
Friday, 25 September 2020 15:12
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Jenny Moyer (Flashtide), 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  Jenny Moyer , YABC's Author of the Week!!...
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John
The cover looks reminiscent of another world! And I love a story with mutant creatures!
Monday, 13 November 2017 19:35
Jen
The cover is absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to see how it all ends in this book!
Tuesday, 14 November 2017 13:55
Emily
I like this cover a lot an. This sounds like a book series I would like
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 20:58
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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Jenny Moyer (Flashtide), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Jenny Moyer (Flashtide )   as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Jenny, her novel, plus a giveaway!           Meet  Jenny Moyer !   Jenny Moyer is the author of the young adult sci-fi/fantasy FLASHFALL, and...
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I'm SO excited for the release of this book! The trailer is beyond amazing and I don't even know how many times I've watched it l... Read More
Monday, 16 October 2017 20:08
John
"What was your favorite book that you read when you were a Teen? Comment below!" Penrod, Brave New World.
Monday, 23 October 2017 16:17
Candice Gigous
A favorite book I read as a teen was the A-List by Zoey Dean.
Monday, 30 October 2017 06:13
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Author Of The Week: Chat with B.T. Gottfred (The Nerdy and The Dirty), Plus Giveaway!!

Author Of The Week: Chat with B.T. Gottfred (The Nerdy and The Dirty), 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  B.T. Gottfred , YABC's Author of the Week!!...
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Tiffany Engler
The cover looks funny, I feel like it would be a great read!!
Monday, 14 November 2016 19:47
John
Splendid cover.! Splendid synopsis!
Monday, 14 November 2016 21:20
Lily Ruan
I think its an interesting cover and the synopsis sounds like it could be a funny book
Wednesday, 16 November 2016 18:15
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Spotlight on Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sara B Larson), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to spotlight Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sara B Larson).  Read on for more about Sara, plus a excerpt & a giveaway!         Meet  Sara B La...
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Giveaway: Escaping Eleven (Jerri Chisholm) ~ (US Only)
Escaping Eleven (US Only) by: Jerri Chisholm Release Date: December  8th, 2020 Publisher: Entangled Teen          About the Book: In Compound Eleven, the hierarchy of the...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Gobbledy by Lis Anna-Langston + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Gobbledy by Lis Anna-Langston, out 10/20/2020 from Spark Press! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: Get ready to meet...
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Spotlight on The Enigma Game (Elizabeth Wein), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight The Enigma Game  by Elizabeth Wein.  Read on for more about Elizabeth and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Elizabet...
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Spotlight on Zero Repeat Forever (G.S. Prendergast), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Zero Repeat Forever  by G.S. Prendergast.  Read on for more about G.S. Prendergast and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        ...
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Author Chat with Kass Morgan & Danielle Paige (The Ravens) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Kass Morgan & Danielle Paige author of The Ravens. Read on for more about Kass & Danielle and their book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Kas...
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