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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 13 November 2019

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Waiting On Wednesday ~ November 12th, 2019

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. *Caitlin's Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer) Chain Of Gold (Cassandra Clare) Author: Cassandra Clare Expected publication:...

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 06 November 2019

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Waiting On Wednesday ~ November 6th, 2019

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. *Caitlin's Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer) The Guinevere Deception (Kiersten White) Author: Kiersten White Expected publication:...

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

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Waiting On Wednesday ~ October 16th, 2019

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. *Olivia's Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer) A Constellation Of Roses (Miranda Asebedo) Author: Miranda Asebedo Expected...

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

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Waiting On Wednesday ~ September 24th, 2019

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. *Caitlin's Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer) A Heart So Fierce and Broken (Brigid Kemmerer) Author: Brigid...

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 18 September 2019

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Waiting On Wednesday ~ September 18th, 2019

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. *Caitlin's Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer) Reveal Me (Taherah Mafi) Author: Taherah Mafi Expected publication: October...

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

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Waiting On Wednesday ~ September 11th, 2019

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. *Olivia's Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer) Fireborne (Rosaria Munda) Author: Rosaria Munda Expected publication: October 15th,...

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 28 August 2019

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Waiting On Wednesday ~ August 28th, 2019

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. *Samantha's Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer) His Hideous Heart (YA Authors) Author: YA Authors Expected publication:...

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Tuesday, 20 August 2019

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Waiting On Wednesday ~ August 21st, 2019

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. *Samantha's Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer) The Good Luck Girls (Charlotte Nicole Davis) Author: Charlotte Nicole...

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 14 August 2019

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Waiting On Wednesday ~ August 14th, 2019

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. *CJ's Choice* (YABC Blog Owner) Bone Crier's Moon (Kathryn Purdie) Author: Kathryn Purdie Expected...

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 03 July 2019

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Waiting On Wednesday ~ July 3rd, 2019

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. *Lillian's Choice* (YABC Staff Reviewer) Sword and Pen (Rachel Caine) Author: Rachael Caine Expected...

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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Finding Balance by Kati Gardner + Giveaway (US Only)

Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for Finding Balance by Kati Gardner, releasing May 5, 2020 from Flux/North Star Editions! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the aut...

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Spotlight on The Babysitter's Coven (Kate Williams), Plus Guest Post & Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to spotlight The Babysitter's Coven (Kate Williams). Read on for more about Kate, a guest post, plus a giveaway! Meet Kate Williams !...

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Giveaway & Review: This Is Not That Kind Of Book (Christopher Healy)!

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...

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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Rewritten by Tara Gilboy + Giveaway (US Only)

Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for Rewritten by Tara Gilboy, releasing April 7, 2020 from Jolly Fish Press/North Star Editions! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from ...

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Author Chat with Farah Naz Rishi (I Hope You Get This Message), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Farah Naz Rishi author of I Hope You Get This Message. Read on for more about Farah and her book, plus an giveaway! Meet...

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Author Chat with Zack Smedley (Deposing Nathan), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Zack Smedley author of Deposing Nathan. Read on for more about Zack and his book, plus an giveaway! Meet Zack Smedley! Z...

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