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Author Chat with Sophie Jordan (Sixteen Scandals), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Sophie Jordan author of Sixteen Scandals.  Read on for more about Sophie, her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Sophie Jordan ! Sophie Jordan is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of Avon historical romances. She lives in...
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Andrea H
I love the cover. It's striking. This book sounds like so much fun!
Thursday, 06 May 2021 13:46
Penny Olson
The cover is fun and the story sounds suspenseful and amusing.
Sunday, 06 June 2021 13:05
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Four Things You Didn't Know About Wildlife Rescue! + Win A Copy of Rescue at Lake Wild (Terry Lynn Johnson) ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Rescue at Lake Wild  by Terry Lynn Johnson!  Read on for more about Terry and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Terry Lynn Johnson !    Terry Lynn Johnson writes about the wild with the wisdom and passion of someone...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Wednesday, 28 April 2021 12:38
Melanie Bracco
I love the cover and the story sounds really interesting!
Saturday, 22 May 2021 11:26
Danielle Hammelef
I love the fun cover and the synopsis sounds so unique and fun too.
Monday, 24 May 2021 15:37
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Author Chat with Kass Morgan & Danielle Paige (The Ravens) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  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 Kass Morgan ! Kass Morgan is the New York Times bestselling author of The 100, which was...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Wednesday, 04 November 2020 12:00
Brittany Carter
Sounds like a book I could get lost in thank you for sharing
Wednesday, 04 November 2020 13:42
Andrea Cerda
YES!!! Witches!!! Sounds really interesting and the cover is amazing!
Wednesday, 04 November 2020 16:40
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Author Chat with Rebecca Schaeffer (When Villains Rise) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Rebecca Schaeffer author of When Villains Rise. Read on for more about Rebecca and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Rebecca Schaeffer ! Rebecca Schaeffer was born and raised in the Canadian prairies. Her itchy feet took her far from home....
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Tuesday, 08 September 2020 11:40
Andrea Cerda
Book looks really interesting!
Tuesday, 08 September 2020 18:13
Heena Cruzl
A great article, I love it. drawing games
Friday, 02 October 2020 04:56
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Spotlight on Kissing Lessons (Sophie Jordan), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Kissing Lessons  by Sophie Jordan.  Read on for more about Sophie and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Sophie Jordan ! Sophie Jordan is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of Avon historical romances. She lives in Houston...
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Candice Gigous
The cover is fun and flirty. The synopsis is very interesting. Sounds like a cute and fun read.
Thursday, 11 June 2020 08:53
Andrea Carroll
How fun for a YA book - opposites attract.
Sunday, 14 June 2020 10:54
Beth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
This was a fantastic book! My review is up on the site
Saturday, 27 June 2020 22:51
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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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Spotlight on Ink In The Blood (Kim Smejkal), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Ink In The Blood  by Kim Smejkal.  Read on for more about Kim and her book, an excerpt, plus a giveaway!        Meet Kim Smejkal!      Kim Smejkal  lives with her family on Vancouver Island in Canada, which means she's often lost in...
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Brittany
Not sure why this books is giving me the same vibes as House of Salt and Sorrows , but I'm here for it!!
Monday, 27 January 2020 12:46
Candice Gigous
The cover is unique. The synopsis is very intriguing. I am excited about this one,.
Friday, 31 January 2020 05:39
Alex Colpitts
Love this cover, sounds great
Thursday, 06 February 2020 08:20
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Author Chat with Terry Lynn Johnson (Dog Driven), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Terry Lynn Johnson author of Dog Driven Read on for more about Terry and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Terry Lynn Johnson! Terry Lynn Johnson, author of Ice Dogs, Sled Dog School, and the Survivor Diaries series, lives in...
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Brittany
This reminds me of a movie I watched as a kid, but I can't remember the title for the life of me. Anyone know what I'm talking abo... Read More
Wednesday, 04 December 2019 08:30
Alex Colpitts
Looks good! Adding to my TBR
Wednesday, 04 December 2019 12:56
Debra Branigan
As a big fan of Gary Paulsen and Jack London, I look forward to reading this. It sounds quite adventurous.
Thursday, 05 December 2019 17:39
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Spotlight on Only Ashes Remain (Rebecca Schaeffer), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Only Ashes Remain by Rebecca Schaeffer.  Read on for more about Rebecca and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!          Meet Rebecca Schaeffer!   Rebecca Schaeffer was born and raised in the Canadian prairies. Her itchy feet took her far from home....
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I'm exited to check out this book ?
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:22
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Crystal Smith (Bloodleaf), 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 Crystal Smith,  YABC's Author of the Week!!...
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Poor Aurelia having to choose between a life of relentless, empty luxury and skullduggery and a life of freedom!
Monday, 04 March 2019 15:28
Candice Gigous
The cover is cool. The synopsis is captivating. Sounds like an exciting and romantic read.
Thursday, 07 March 2019 09:14
Brianna Peterson
What a beautiful cover! It really drew me in. I also love fairy tale retellings, so this should be a great story!
Sunday, 10 March 2019 15:16
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Maya Loop (Lis Anna-Langston), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Maya Loop  by Lis Anna-Langston, releasing June 26th, 2021 by Mapleton Press!           Before we...
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Author Chat with A.K. Smith (Pseudocide), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with A.K. Smith author of Pseudocide.  Read on for more about A.K. Smith, her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet A.K. Smith ! Full o...
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Author Chat with Maggie P. Chang (Geraldine Pu and Her Lunch Box,Too!), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Maggie P. Chang author of Geraldine Pu and Her Lunch Box,Too!  Read on for more about Maggie, her book, plus an giveaway!        Meet&n...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts (Erika Lewis), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts  by Erika Lewis, releasing March 1st, 2022 by Starscape!   &nb...
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Author Chat with BonHyung Jeong (Kyle's Little Sister), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with BonHyung Jeong author of Kyle's Little Sister!  Read on for more about BonHyung, her book, plus an giveaway!        Meet  BonHyung...
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Author Chat with Anna Lazowski (T. Rexes Can't Tie Their Shoes), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Anna Lazowski author of T. Rexes Can't Tie Their Shoes.  Read on for more about Anna, her book, plus an giveaway!        Meet  Ann...
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