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Author Chat with Lori Goldstein (Sources Say) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Lori Goldstein author of Sources Say. Read on for more about Lori and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Lori Goldstein !             Lori Goldstein earned her BA in journalism and previously worked for technology publications...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks interesting!
Monday, 10 August 2020 15:07
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is bright and cute. The synopsis promises so much fun drama.
Thursday, 03 September 2020 15:37
Morgan
I'm excited about this one!
Tuesday, 08 September 2020 10:11
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Jessica Goodman (They Wish They Were Us), 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  Jessica Goodman , YABC's Author of the Week!...
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Zachary Snyder
Nice cover! Book sounds interesting.
Monday, 10 August 2020 12:28
Andrea Cerda
I've seen this book so many time on my books fan page from Facebook that I already know this book is awesome!! love the cover also... Read More
Wednesday, 12 August 2020 11:11
Blesseth Jackson
The cover is really good. It sounds very interesting!
Monday, 24 August 2020 14:33
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Giveaway: The Unleashed (Danielle Vega), Plus Excerpt!

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The Unleashed (US Only) by: Danielle Vega Release Date: July 7th, 2020 Publisher: Razorbill   About the Book: In the terrifying sequel to  The Haunted , Hendricks discovers that even though Steele House is gone, the hauntings in Drearfield are far from over -- and it's up to her to stop...
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Zachary Snyder
Love the cover, the book looks great!
Wednesday, 01 July 2020 12:26
Liz
i appreciate the subtlety of this cover
Tuesday, 07 July 2020 03:42
Davianna Nieto
The cover is so pretty and simplistic and the synopsis sounds amazing.
Monday, 13 July 2020 18:10
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Author Chat with Natalie Mae (The Kinder Poison), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Natalie Mae author of The Kinder Poison. Read on for more about Natalie and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Natalie Mae !      Natalie Mae is an ex-programmer, dark chocolate enthusiast, and author of young adult novels. She has...
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Madeline Tebo
I can't wait to read this! It reminds me a little bit of Red Queen, which I loved.
Saturday, 20 June 2020 16:16
Andrea Carroll
What a beautifully creepy cover. Can't wait to read it!
Monday, 22 June 2020 10:24
Alivia Hartz
Such a pretty cover! This book sounds great!!
Monday, 29 June 2020 17:11
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International Blog Tour, Review, & Mood Board: Seafire (Natalie C. Parker)

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Today we're excited to be part of the International blog tour for Natalie C. Parker's book  Seafire  hosted by PRH International! Read on for more about Natalie C. Parker, her book, a review and mood board! Meet Natalie C. Parker !   Natalie C. Parker is the author of the Beware the...
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Penguin Teen Blog Tour & Guest Post: Seafire (Natalie C Parker)

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Today we're excited to be a part of the blog tour for  Seafire  by Natalie C Parker! Read on for more about Natalie plus a guest post!               Meet  Natalie C Parker ! Natalie C. Parker is the author of the Beware the Wild duology, the...
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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Aditi Khorana (The Library Of Fates), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Aditi Khorana (The Library Of Fates) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Aditi, her novel, plus a giveaway!     Meet Aditi Khorana!     Aditi Khorana spent parts of her childhood in India, Denmark, and New England. She has...
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Mindy
A favorite book I read when I was a teen was The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Sunday, 15 October 2017 18:26
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"What was your favorite book that you read when you were a Teen? Comment below!" Penrod, Brave New World.
Monday, 23 October 2017 16:35
Lily M.
Wow look at that cover ?
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 04:14
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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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Latest Book Listings Added

Send Me Their Souls (Bring Me Their Hearts, #3)
Send Me Their Souls (Bring Me Their Hearts, #3)
 
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There are worse things than death. ...
The Walrus and the Caribou
The Walrus and the Caribou
 
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When the earth was new, words had the power to...
The Elephant's Umbrella
The Elephant's Umbrella
 
3.5
 
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Elephant is always ready and willing to share her prized...
Calvin Gets the Last Word
Calvin Gets the Last Word
 
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The dictionary as narrator? YES! ...
Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
 
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In Kara Barbieri's Goblin King, the stunning sequel in the...
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
 
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Morrigan battles a new evil as a strange, frightening illness...
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
 
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*AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* From New York...
Earth-Shattering Events: Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters
Earth-Shattering Events: Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters
 
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An atlas of the most extreme meteorological and geological disasters...
Among the Beasts and Briars
Among the Beasts and Briars
 
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Ashley Poston, acclaimed author of Heart of Iron, returns...
Gut Garden: A journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome
Gut Garden: A journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome
 
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A journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome! Within...
ICK! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses
ICK! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses
 
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Animals--they're cute and fluffy, cuddly and puffy, and ... sometimes...
Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct: Real Facts About Real Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct: Real Facts About Real Dinosaurs
 
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Award-winning author-illustrator Drew Sheneman brings budding paleontologists the truth about...
The Camelot Betrayal
The Camelot Betrayal
 
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The second book in a new fantasy trilogy from New...
Soulswift
Soulswift
 
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A dark, epic fantasy about a girl who must rethink...
Goblin King
Goblin King
 
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In Kara Barbieri's Goblin King, the stunning sequel in the...
Beautiful Wild
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You are invited to set sail on the maiden voyage...

Latest Member Reviews

Sting Magic
Sting Magic
 
4.8
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"What a start to the series! Sting Magic by Sarah K.L. Wilson is a fantastic, quick read that takes you..."
Kingdom of the Wicked
Kingdom of the Wicked
 
4.3
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"Thrills and chills abound in Kerri Maniscalco‘s new release Kingdom of the Wicked. I don’t know where to start! This..."
Send Me Their Souls (Bring Me Their Hearts, #3)
Send Me Their Souls (Bring Me Their Hearts, #3)
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SEND ME THEIR SOULS is a gut-wrenching finale to a fantastic YA fantasy series. In this third book, we begin..."
The Walrus and the Caribou
The Walrus and the Caribou
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE WALRUS AND THE CARIBOU is a delightful picture book that captures Indigenous folklore about the creation of animals. Guk..."
The Elephant's Umbrella
The Elephant's Umbrella
 
3.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE ELEPHANT'S UMBRELLA is a picture book with great illustrations and a moral of kindness. The elephant has a special..."
Calvin Gets the Last Word
Calvin Gets the Last Word
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"CALVIN GETS THE LAST WORD is a cute picture book told from the perspective of Calvin's beloved dictionary. He is..."
Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"GOBLIN KING is a much faster-paced and action-packed YA fantasy sequel. Janneke has taken the mantle of the stag, though..."
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"HOLLOWPOX is an engaging middle grade fantasy that takes the reader on a magical journey to the Wundrous Society. Morrigan..."
Earth-Shattering Events: Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters
Earth-Shattering Events: Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters
 
5.0
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"Earth-Shattering Events by Robin Jacobs is a wonderfully thought-out book that details different natural disasters: what they are, how we..."
Gut Garden: A journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome
Gut Garden: A journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome
 
4.7
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"Gut Garden by Katie Brosnan is a well-thought out journey through our digestive system, introducing kids to the bacteria and..."
ICK! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses
ICK! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses
 
5.0
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"National Geographic Kids is always sure to be a winner at my house. Their newest release has been deemed the..."
Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct: Real Facts About Real Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct: Real Facts About Real Dinosaurs
 
4.3
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct by Drew Sheneman is a short, illustrated nonfiction book introducing children to one of the more..."
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SWAMP THING: TWIN BRANCHES is a graphic novel about finding yourself, remembering history, and forging your own path forward. Alec..."
The Mirror: Broken Wish (The Mirror, #1)
The Mirror: Broken Wish (The Mirror, #1)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"BROKEN WISH is a beautifully composed fairytale. The book begins with the story of Mathilda and Agnes, neighbors who have..."
How to Catch a Yeti
How to Catch a Yeti
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"HOW TO CATCH A YETI is a delightful picture book about a group of children who, as the title implies,..."
Along Came a Fox
Along Came a Fox
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ALONG CAME A FOX is the story of Bramble, who is excited to find some fireflies. Her friends tell her..."
Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ROSA'S BIG PIZZA EXPERIMENT is a cute picture book about the process to make a pizza, beginning with the flour,..."
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE GILDED WOLVES is a fantastic YA fantasy. Although given a year in the 1800s and a historical setting, the..."
The Silvered Serpents (The Gilded Wolves, #2)
The Silvered Serpents (The Gilded Wolves, #2)
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"That ending!!! THE SILVERED SERPENTS is an engaging YA historical fantasy that picks up after the first book ended, and..."
Among the Beasts and Briars
Among the Beasts and Briars
 
4.7
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"Ashley Poston has crafted a new fairy tale for the ages! Among the Beasts and Briars may very well be..."