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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Olivia Wildenstein of Switzerland, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Olivia Wildenstein from Switzerland! She's here to share her novel  Rose Petal Graves  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Olivia and her novel!   And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and the event...
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Sean Fletcher of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Sean Fletcher from the United States! He's here to share his novel  Dragon's Awakening  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Sean and his novel! And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and the event...
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Debra Kristi of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome  Debra Kristi from the United States! She's here to share her novel  Blood Promise  as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Debra and her novel! And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway, and the event...
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Penny Olson
All these books have exciting, dramatic covers. I'd love to read them all!
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 00:01
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I love the covers on many of these books!
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Michelle Lynn, Assistant Indie Manager

YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Lea McKee of Guatemala, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome Lea Mckee from Guatemala ! She's here to share her novel  This Body Won't Break: Part 1   as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Lea and her novel!   And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway...
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Title is beautiful as well as synopsis
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with K.C. Tansley of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome K.C. Tansley from the United States ! She's here to share her novel  The Girl Who Saved Ghosts   as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about K.C. and her novel! And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway and...
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Synopsis is too catchy
Friday, 10 November 2017 12:16
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Jesikah Sundin from the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome Jesikah Sundin from the United States ! She's here to share her novel  Legacy (The Biodome Chronicles #1)   as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Jesikah and her novel! And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway...
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This is dream ... Read More
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Holly Hook of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome Holly Hook from the United States ! She's here to share her novel  Blood Magic (Abnormals Underground #1)   as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Holly and her novel! And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway and the event Grand...
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The cover is gorgeous!! And I really like books about vampires!!!
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Melanie Hooyenga of the United States, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome Melanie Hooyenga from Michigan ! She's here to share her novel  The Slope Rules   as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Melanie and her novel! And don't forget to enter the weekly giveaway and the event Grand...
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Rachel Morgan of South Africa, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome Rachel Morgan from South Africa ! She's here to share her novel Violet's Story (Creepy Hollow books 1,2, and 3)   as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Rachel and her novels! And don't forget to...
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YABC's Around the World in 30 Days with Karen Tomlinson of the United Kingdom, plus giveaways

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Today we're excited to welcome Karen Tomlinson from the United Kingdom ! She's here to share her novel A Bond of Venom and Magic   as part of the YABC Around the World in 30 Days event!  Read on for more about Karen and her novel! And don't forget to enter...
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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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Latest Book Listings Added

Crying is Like the Rain: A Story of Mindfulness and Feelings
Crying is Like the Rain: A Story of Mindfulness and Feelings
 
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A gentle metaphor for understanding and processing anxiety and sadness....
The Brass Queen
The Brass Queen
 
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She knows a liar when she sees one. ...
The Final Chance
The Final Chance
 
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Friends no matter what. At least that's what Beth Ann...
Wylder and the Almost Rockstar
Wylder and the Almost Rockstar
 
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How much trouble does it take to forget the boy...
Wylder and the Secret Rockstar
Wylder and the Secret Rockstar
 
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How much trouble does it take to forget your summer...
Nubia: Real One
Nubia: Real One
 
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Can you be a hero...if society doesn't see you as...
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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Angsty teenager Mary Shelley is not interested in carrying on...
Cursed: The Girl Who Shook the Earth
Cursed: The Girl Who Shook the Earth
 
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I’m just another girl who survived foster care. Nothing special....
The Obsession
The Obsession
 
4.7
 
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A classic sort of love story...except somebody might wind up...
The Project
The Project
 
4.3
 
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Lo Denham is used to being on her own. After...
Fate Calling
Fate Calling
 
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A cursed fae prince. A lonely human lass. A magical...
Kingdom of Ink and Paper (The Betwixt and Between Chronicles Book 1)
Kingdom of Ink and Paper (The Betwixt and Between Chronicles Book 1)
 
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Every book you’ve ever read. Every story you’ve ever ...
The First Holidays
The First Holidays
 
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Lila Weston is a pro at keeping secrets, but this...
Key to Forever
Key to Forever
 
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In an isolated mountain town, Meg and her brother Thompson...
Max and the Spice Thieves
Max and the Spice Thieves
 
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When his mother goes missing, Max Daybreaker’s world is turned...
On the Way to Birdland
On the Way to Birdland
 
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Self-proclaimed teenage philosopher Cordell Wheaton lives in a sleepy, southern...

Latest Member Reviews

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
 
4.0
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
 
4.3
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)
 
4.7
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"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)
 
5.0
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
 
5.0
Caitlin Haines, Indie Assistant Blogger, Staff ReviewerCaitlin Haines, Indie Assistant Blogger, Staff Reviewer
"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
 
5.0
Caitlin Haines, Indie Assistant Blogger, Staff ReviewerCaitlin Haines, Indie Assistant Blogger, Staff Reviewer
"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)
The Gilded Ones (Deathless #1)
 
4.3
Elisha Jachetti, Staff ReviewerElisha Jachetti, Staff Reviewer
"THE GILDED ONES by Namina Forna is a YA fantasy novel and the first book in the Deathless series. The..."
Unchosen
Unchosen
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"UNCHOSEN is a fantastic and completely captivating YA apocalyptic fantasy, filled with feminism, friendship, sisterhood, and romance. Charlotte is the..."
The Memory Thief (Thirteen Witches #1)
The Memory Thief (Thirteen Witches #1)
 
5.0
Karen Yingling, Staff ReviewerKaren Yingling, Staff Reviewer
"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
Karen Yingling, Staff ReviewerKaren Yingling, Staff Reviewer
"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
 
5.0
Karen Yingling, Staff ReviewerKaren Yingling, Staff Reviewer
"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
 
5.0
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
 
5.0
Karen Yingling, Staff ReviewerKaren Yingling, Staff Reviewer
"Hannah doesn't understand why her parents are SO overprotective, even though she occasionally has a hard time dealing with her..."
We Dream of Space
We Dream of Space
 
4.0
Karen Yingling, Staff ReviewerKaren Yingling, Staff Reviewer
"Bird, her twin brother Fitch, and their older brother Chase are all doing the best they can in 1986 Park,..."
Wild River
Wild River
 
5.0
Karen Yingling, Staff ReviewerKaren Yingling, Staff Reviewer
"Daniel isn't all that sure why he was chosen to go on an outdoor experience trip with four other students..."
In the Penalty Box
In the Penalty Box
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"IN THE PENALTY BOX is a cute YA contemporary hockey romance. Willow is a figure skater heading for the Olympics,..."