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Author Of The Week: Anna Jarzab (Breath Like Water), Excerpt, 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 Anna Jarzab , YABC's Author of...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Monday, 13 July 2020 11:27
Alivia Hartz
This looks so good!!! I can’t wait to read this!
Sunday, 26 July 2020 15:10
Faith
This book looks amazing!!
Monday, 03 August 2020 12:37
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Author Chat with Anna Jarzab (Breath Like Water), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Anna Jarzab author of Breath Like Water. Read on for more about Anna and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Anna Jarzab !             Anna Jarzab  is a Midwesterner turned New Yorker. She lives and works in New...
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Tuesday, 19 May 2020 06:11
Kristin
I can't wait to read this. I love the way she described the motion on the beautiful cover, and I love stories about athletes.... Read More
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 10:09
Lindsay
I'm so excited for this book! I love sports-related novels
Tuesday, 26 May 2020 22:38
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Author Chat with Eric Smith (Don't Read The Comments), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Eric Smith author of Don't Read The Comments. Read on for more about Eric and his book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Eric Smith!     Eric Smith is an author and literary agent from Elizabeth, New Jersey. His novels include...
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Tiffany Engler
I love this cover!
Monday, 10 February 2020 16:02
Delaney
I think this cover is so cute and this book sounds fantastic!
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 09:29
Lauren
The art of this cover is really modern and fresh looking, and the synopsis really draws you into the idea of this virtual world th... Read More
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 11:00
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Author Chat with Abigail Johnson (Every Other Weekend), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Abigail Johnson author of Every Other Weekend. Read on for more about Abigail and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Abigail Johnson!   Abigail Johnson was born in Pennsylvania. When she was twelve, her family traded in snowstorms for year-round...
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Brittany
Beautiful cover! Can't wait to read this one.
Tuesday, 14 January 2020 08:02
Alex Colpitts
Lot of people talking about this one on Twitter recently!
Sunday, 19 January 2020 08:20
Jen
This sounds like it'll sweep my emotions away and I love the cover. It's gorgeous!
Sunday, 19 January 2020 15:13
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Spotlight on Day Zero (Kelly DeVos), Plus Guest Post & Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to spotlight Day Zero (Kelly DeVos).  Read on for more about Kelly, a guest post, plus a giveaway!          Meet Kelly DeVos !    Kelly deVos is from Gilbert, Arizona, where she lives with her high school sweetheart husband, amazing teen daughter and superhero...
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Dianna G.
I've seen this book all around the blogsphere lately -- it looks so good!
Friday, 06 December 2019 19:39
Brittany
Love the cool tones on the cover. Sounds like a great read!
Saturday, 07 December 2019 11:40
Debra Branigan
Cover has a great look. Based on the interview questions the book sounds like an exciting read.
Sunday, 08 December 2019 18:31
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Author Chat with Laura Taylor Namey (The Library Of Lost Things), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Laura Taylor Namey, author of The Library Of Lost Things.  Read on for more about Laura and her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Laura Taylor Namey Laura Taylor Namey is a Cuban-American Californian who can usually be found haunting her...
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Melanie Bracco
The cover is really cute, and I love the synopsis!
Monday, 30 September 2019 18:27
Dianna G.
Such a cute summary! I think this book sounds fun and lighthearted. Love that cover.
Tuesday, 01 October 2019 22:17
Tiffany Engler
I love this cover! This book sounds so good!
Wednesday, 09 October 2019 08:19
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Author Chat with Nancy Richardson Fischer (The Speed Of Falling Objects), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Nancy Richardson Fischer, author of The Speed Of Falling Objects.  Read on for more about Nancy and her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Nancy Richardson Fischer! I was born on the east coast and went to Cornell University. After college I...
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Dianna G.
I had the chance to read this book via a blog tour. Loved it!
Saturday, 28 September 2019 23:24
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Author Chat with Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite (Dear Haiti, Love Alaine), Plus Giveaway!

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  Today we're excited to chat with Maika & Maritza Moulite authors of Dear Haiti, Love Alaine.  Read on for more about Maika & Maritza and their book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Maika & Maritza Moulite ! Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite are self-professed bookworms who have...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Mara Rutherford (Crown Of Coral And Pearl), 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 Mara Rutherford , YABC's Author of the Week!!...
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the rafflecopter link for this takes us to the Sara Rasch giveaway's rafflecopter x
Monday, 09 September 2019 23:41
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Author Of The Week: Spotlight on Julie Kagawa (Soul Of The Sword)!

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Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be spotlighting a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release!         Introducing Julie Kagawa , YABC's Author of the Week!! Julie Kagawa, the New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Fey,...
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Author Chat with Leslea Wahl (Where You Lead), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Leslea Wahl author of Where You Lead. Read on for more about Leslea and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Leslea Wahl !       ...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Ice Queen by Felicia T. Farber + Giveaway (US/Canada)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Ice Queen by Felicia T. Farber, releasing 8/1/2020 from Pyramid Publishing! Hi YABC! Welcome to the cover reveal for my new novel ICE QUEEN!...
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Spotlight on ICK!: Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Animal Defenses (Melissa Stewart), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight ICK!: Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Animal Defenses   by Melissa Stewart.  Read on for more about Melissa and her book, an guest pos...
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Author Chat with J Mercer (Perfection and Other Illusive Things), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with J Mercer author of Perfection and Other Illusive Things. Read on for more about J Mercer and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet J Mercer ! &nb...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Fractured by Shay Siegel + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Fractured by Shay Siegel, releasing 10/27/2020 from Amazon! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: I’m so thrilled to be...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Sarah Henning (The Princess Will Save You), 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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The Wizenard Series: Season One
The Wizenard Series: Season One
 
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The Triumphant Tale of Pippa North
The Triumphant Tale of Pippa North
 
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The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter
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