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5th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ~ Day 9

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Welcome to YABC's Fifth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ! We're featuring some of the  hottest titles of the year-- perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting giveaways every day for the first twelve days of December. Each giveaway will run for seven days. ( Giveaways...
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Zachary Snyder
Entered! Hope I win!
Monday, 09 December 2019 12:18
John
"The Evil Princess Vs. the Brave Knight" looks like fun!
Monday, 09 December 2019 19:12
Sandy
What a great collection! I loved Melissa Samo's first novel, so I can't wait to read her new one. Dear Martin got me rattled and... Read More
Sunday, 15 December 2019 22:15
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Giveaway & Review: This Is Not That Kind Of Book (Christopher Healy)!

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This Is Not That Kind Of Book (US Only) Written by: Christopher Healy Illustrated by: Ben Mantle Release Date: October 15th, 2019 Publisher: Random House BYR       About the Book At the Convent of Sweet Mercy, young girls are raised to be killers. In some few children the old...
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I think the cover looks great and does a great job of explaining the premise of the book. I hope I win a copy as I think my twins ... Read More
Thursday, 24 October 2019 15:07
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Giveaway: Oh, The Places You'll Go! (Theodor Seuss Geisel) ~ US Only

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Oh, The Places You'll Go!  by: Theodor Seuss Geisel Release Date: January 22nd, 1990 Publisher: Random House BYR   (US Only)       About the Book: Dr. Seuss's perennial bestseller is always a perfect gift for graduates of all ages! With his trademark use of humorous verse and illustrations, Dr. Seuss address...
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John
I own a take-off on this, but I know the original will be much better!
Friday, 19 April 2019 17:05
Alyssa Annico
One of the best!
Saturday, 20 April 2019 06:08
Sharon C
I love Dr. Seuss's books. This particular book is hopeful and encouraging. With so much bad news, we all need encouragement that e... Read More
Wednesday, 01 May 2019 09:56
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Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Excerpt & Giveaway: Tempests and Slaughter (Tamora Pierce)

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Hello! Today YABC is hosting the blog tour stop for Tamora Pierce's  Tempests and Slaughter Read on for more about Tamora, an excerpt, and a tour-wide giveaway!                     Meet Tamora Pierce !   Tamora Pierce is a bestselling author of young adult...
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I read my first novel by Tamora Pierce last year, and I'm very eager to try more! Thanks for the opportunity to win! --Kara S... Read More
Thursday, 22 February 2018 16:51
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Featured Review: Batman: Nightwalker (DC Icons #2) (Marie Lu)

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About This Book: Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be his worst enemy. The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list. One by one, the city's elites are being executed...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Jessica Cluess (A Poison Dark and Drowning), 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  Jessica Cluess , YABC's Author of the Week!!...
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I cannot wait to see where the story takes Henrietta.
Monday, 18 September 2017 20:06
John
The cover has a floral element. The book sounds seductive yet explosive.
Monday, 18 September 2017 21:35
Dianna G.
I haven't read the first book, but I think I'd like this series and would have to share it with my daughter. The cover is beautifu... Read More
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 20:09
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Author Chat with Catherine Fisher (The Clockwork Crow) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Catherine Fisher author of The Clockwork Crow. Read on for more about Catherine and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Catherine Fisher ! &nbs...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (Children's Edition) (Round Two) ~ (US Only)
heck out more frightfully entertaining children's stories below, enter the giveaway, and don't forgot to check out all of the other posts this week and enter those giveaways for more chances at spookt...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA ~ Round Three) ~ (US Only)
Check out more frightfully entertaining YA books below, enter the giveaway, and don't forgot to check out all of the other posts this week and enter those giveaways for more chances at spooktacularly ...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA Edition - Round One)~ (US Only)
It's the first of October. Leaves are turning rust and gold. A chill is creeping through the air. And Halloween is fast approaching.  It's the perfect time to curl up inside with a mug of your fa...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (Children's Edition) (Round One) ~ (US Only)
It's October. Leaves are turning rust and gold. A chill is creeping through the air. And Halloween is fast approaching.  It's the perfect time to curl up inside with a mug of your favorite hot be...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA Edition - Round Two)~ (US Only)
Yesterday, we launched the first day of our EPIC Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020!! Posts featuring some of the most chilling, suspensful books on the shelves!    Check out more frightf...
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Instant Karma
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Put Yourself in My Shoes
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"PUT YOURSELF IN MY SHOES is a cute picture book about empathy and friendship. Cricket is going on a walk..."
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Benjamin's Blue Feet
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Pocket Piggies: I Love You!
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Sting Magic
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Kingdom of the Wicked
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