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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Adriana Mather (Haunting The Deep), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Adriana Mather (Haunting The Deep )   as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Adriana, her novel, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Adriana Mather !   Adriana Mather is the New York Times bestselling author of "How to...
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Lily M.
You had me at Titanic ?? i'm in
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 04:41
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i loved the hunger games as a teen (:
Wednesday, 25 October 2017 23:47
Candice Gigous
One of my favorite books that I read as teen was Twilight.
Monday, 30 October 2017 01:52
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview & Giveaway: Jungle (Yossi Ghinsberg)

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Hello! Today YABC is hosting the blog tour stop for Yossi Ghinsberg's    Jungle Read on for more about Yossi, an interview, and a tour-wide giveaway!               Meet  Yossi Ghinsberg !   Yossi Ghinsberg is an Israeli adventurer, author, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and motivational speaker based...
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Alicia Rades (Fire In Frost), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Alicia Rades (Fire In Frost )   as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Alicia, her novel, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Alicia Rades ! Alicia Rades is a USA Today bestselling author of young adult paranormal fiction...
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Penny Olson
I liked To Kill and Mockingbird, Brave New World, and the Handmaid's Tale. All scarily relevant today.
Tuesday, 07 November 2017 00:06
Kelly G
My favorite book to read as a teen was Leftovers by Laura Weiss
Tuesday, 07 November 2017 14:12
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Jodi Meadows (Before She Ignites), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Jodi Meadows (Before She Ignites )   as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Jodi, her novel, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Jodi Meadows !   Jodi Meadows wants to be a ferret when she grows up and...
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Olivia F
I think rafflecopter link is missing...
Tuesday, 10 October 2017 12:33
Lily M.
This book has such a pretty cover ?
Friday, 13 October 2017 23:29
Shannon Mizikoski
My favorite from when I was a teen, that is a hard one! I didn't really have ONE favorite, but a lot of series that were favorites... Read More
Sunday, 22 October 2017 23:16
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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Julie Eshbaugh (Obsidian and Stars), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Julie Eshbaugh (Obsidian and Stars) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Julie, her novel, plus a giveaway!             Meet Julie Eshbaugh ! Julie Eshbaugh once produced an online video series for teens which received...
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Lily M.
These covers have always caught my attention ??
Friday, 13 October 2017 23:28
Shannon Mizikoski
My favorite from when I was a teen, this is hard! I didn't really have a favorite, but a lot of series that were favorites. I love... Read More
Sunday, 22 October 2017 23:16
John
"What was your favorite book that you read when you were a Teen? Comment below!" Penrod, Brave New World.
Monday, 23 October 2017 16:13
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Alexandra Duncan (Blight), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Alexandra Duncan  (Blight)   as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Alexandra, her novel, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Alexandra Duncan ! Alexandra Duncan is an author and librarian. Her YA sci-fi novels, Salvage (2014), Sound (2015), and Blight (2017)...
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Lily M.
I'm liking the cover ?
Friday, 13 October 2017 23:21
John
"What was your favorite book that you read when you were a Teen? Comment below!" Penrod, Brave New World.
Monday, 23 October 2017 16:06
Candice Gigous
One of my favorite books from when I was a teen was A Novel Idea. I liked the Simon Pulse romantic comedies.
Monday, 30 October 2017 01:31
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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with CJ Redwine (The Wish Granter), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with CJ Redwine (The Wish Granter )   as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about CJ, her novel, plus a giveaway!         Meet  CJ Redwine !   C.J. Redwine is the New York Times bestselling author of THE...
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Lily M.
I've been wanting to read this book for a while ?
Friday, 13 October 2017 23:01
John
"What was your favorite book that you read when you were a Teen? Comment below!" "Penrod"! I could read it over and over! And "... Read More
Monday, 23 October 2017 16:02
Isabella Wojnarowicz
looks awesome!!
Thursday, 26 October 2017 16:39
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

Author Chat with Jen Lancaster (The Gatekeepers), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Jen Lancaster , author of  The Gatekeepers.   Read on for more about Jen and her book, plus a giveaway!   Meet Jen Lancaster !       Jen Lancaster is a New York Times bestselling author who has sold well over a million books....
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Lily M.
Wow such an interesting book.
Friday, 13 October 2017 22:58
Aireanna Lesch
The cover is really interesting!! And this sounds like a very intriguing read. ... Read More
Wednesday, 01 November 2017 14:44
Kelly G
I love the cover and the story sounds amazing!
Wednesday, 01 November 2017 16:10
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: ALLY (Anna Banks)

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Hello! Today YABC is hosting the blog tour stop for Anna Banks  Ally !   Read on for more about Anna, an interview, and a tour-wide giveaway!                    Meet  Anna Banks !   NYT Bestselling YA author of The Syrena Legacy series: OF...
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Olivia F
So excited for this sequel!!! Yay!
Friday, 06 October 2017 07:48
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

Author Chat with Karina Glaser (The Vanderbeeker's of 141st Street), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Karina Glaser , author of  The Vanderbeeker's of 141st Street. Read on for more about Karina and her book, plus a giveaway!   Meet Karina Glaser !     Karina Glaser is a former teacher and is currently a contributor to Book Riot. She lives...
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The cover looks very inviting and colorful. The story sounds like a sweet family Overcoming obstacles.i think it well be a good re... Read More
Sunday, 08 October 2017 08:41
Lily M.
Seems like its going to be cute, and I like the adorable cover ?
Friday, 13 October 2017 22:44
John
Wonderful cover! Wonderful synopsis!
Monday, 23 October 2017 15:59
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Indie Superstars with the Authors of Of Thorns and Beauty + Giveaway (US Only)
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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Giveaway: The Meet-Cute Project (Rhiannon Richardson) ~ (US Only)
   The Meet-Cute Project (US Only) Author: Rhiannon Richardson Release Date: January 12th, 2021 Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR        About The Book To All the Boys...
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Author Chat with Lani Forbes (The Jade Bones), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Lani Forbes author of         The Jade Bones. Read on for more about Lani and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Lani Forb...
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Giveaway: Golden Dreg Boy Series (D.K. Dailey) ~ (US Only)
   Golden Dreg Boy Series (US Only) by: D.K. Dailey Release Date: July 2nd, 2020 Publisher: Tillable Ground Dreams       About The Book 2 Prequels: Golden Dreg Boy, Prequel, T...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Julie Kagawa (The Iron Raven), 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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Author Chat with Lisi Harrison (Girl Stuff), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Lisi Harrison author of         Girl Stuff. Read on for more about Lisi and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Lisi Harris...
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