The Official YABC Blog

All things news, updates, giveaways, and other goodies on Young Adult (and Kids!) Books Central.

When the World was Flat (and we were in love)

Subscribe to this list via RSS
YABC

YA Authors as YAs: The Ingrid Jonach Edition + Giveaway (International)

YA Authors as YAs: The Ingrid Jonach Edition + Giveaway (International)
image
  Welcome to the fifth installment in a new interview series we're running in conjunction with  o ur Senior Editor, MG Buehrlen , called  YA Authors as YAs . Our goal? To prove that your favorite authors — no matter how AWESOME and COOL you think they are — were once awkward,...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
YA Authors as YAs Giveaways Ingrid Jonach When the World was Flat (and we were in love) Author Interview
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
An Nghiem
She seems to have some humor in her! Great advice, also. Sometimes I obsess over Elvis Presley at the most weirdest of times ...... Read More
Thursday, 02 January 2014 23:24
Holly Letson
Love her constant obsession over Elvis. I have an aunt who obsesses over Elvis constantly as well. I like his music and movies, to... Read More
Friday, 10 January 2014 02:56
Yvonne van der Bent
This looks so cool! I can't wait to read it!
Friday, 17 January 2014 16:08
  4115 Hits
  6 Comments
YABC

Giveaway: When the World was Flat (and we were in love) by Ingrid Jonach (International)

Giveaway: When the World was Flat (and we were in love) by Ingrid Jonach (International)
b2ap3_thumbnail_Ingrid-Jonach_Book_Web.jpg
b2ap3_thumbnail_World-Map-Ring-and-WTWWF-Giftbox.JPG
b2ap3_thumbnail_World-Map-Ring.JPG
  When the World was Flat (and we were in love) by Ingrid Jonach   Print Release Date: 3 September 2013 (US/Canada) / 5 September 2013 (UK) eBook Release Date: 3 September 2013 (worldwide)     About the Book Looking back, I wonder if I had an inkling that my life...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
giveaway When the World was Flat (and we were in love) Ingrid Jonach Strange Chemistry Books
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Katrina Pierce
The title sounds very historical fiction and the cover screams romance!
Thursday, 18 July 2013 11:44
Ashley Ferguson
I love the title and the cover is awesome too! If I were to judge this book by its cover, I would bet that it's going to be incred... Read More
Thursday, 18 July 2013 12:10
Vivien
The title is what caught my eye!
Thursday, 18 July 2013 18:40
  3107 Hits
  10 Comments

FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Author Chat with Abigail Johnson (Every Other Weekend), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  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! ...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Spotlight on The God Game (Danny Tobey), Audio Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Canada Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight The God Game  by Danny Tobey.  Read on for more about Danny and his book, an audio excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Danny Tobey! &n...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: The Redpoint Crux by Morgan Shamy + Giveaway (International)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  The Redpoint Crux by Morgan Shamy, releasing 6/9/2020 from The Parliament House! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: ...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Spotlight on Echoes Between Us (Katie McGarry), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Echoes Between Us  by Katie McGarry.  Read on for more about Katie and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Katie McGarry!...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Andrew Fukuda (This Light Between Us), Plus Giveaway!
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...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Adeline’s Aria by Laynie Bynum + Giveaway (International)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Adeline's Aria by Laynie Bynum, releasing 1/28/2020 from Fire and Ice YA! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: Hi YABC...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Latest Book Listings Added

The Secret Key (Agatha Oddly)
The Secret Key (Agatha Oddly)
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
Meet thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly – a bold, determined heroine, and...
Skipping Forward
Skipping Forward
 
3.8
 
0.0 (0)
What if you could skip forward in time, but...
The Hand on the Wall (Truly Devious, #3)
The Hand on the Wall (Truly Devious, #3)
 
4.3
 
0.0 (0)
New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson delivers the...
Finding Mr. Better-Than-You
Finding Mr. Better-Than-You
 
4.3
 
0.0 (0)
A heartbroken teen, with the help of her best...
Golden Chains
Golden Chains
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
Never fall in love with the enemy. If only...
Wardens of Eternity
Wardens of Eternity
 
3.0
 
0.0 (0)
Magic and magical creatures. Immortal gods and goddesses. History...
Tweet Cute
Tweet Cute
 
4.3
 
0.0 (0)
Meet Pepper, swim team captain, chronic overachiever, and all-around...
Jack Kerouac is Dead to Me
Jack Kerouac is Dead to Me
 
4.3
 
0.0 (0)
Fifteen-year-old JL Markham's life used to be filled with carnival...
The Lost Legends
The Lost Legends
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
All her life, Princess Adalina heard tales of the legendary,...
We Are All His Creatures: Tales of P. T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman
We Are All His Creatures: Tales of P. T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman
 
3.0
 
0.0 (0)
In a series of interwoven fictionalized stories, Deborah Noyes gives...
In the Hall with the Knife
In the Hall with the Knife
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
A murderer could be around every corner in this thrilling...
Birthday
Birthday
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
Boyhood meets The Sun Is Also a Star in this...
A Betrayal Exposed (Not Every Girl Book 3)
A Betrayal Exposed (Not Every Girl Book 3)
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
Olivia Davenport’s life is finally going smoothly, until if falls...
Freaky in Fresno
Freaky in Fresno
 
3.7
 
0.0 (0)
Influencers. Movie nerds. Beauty queens. And one pink convertible. Have...
The Hunt
The Hunt
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
Death marked her from her very first breath. ...
Only Mostly Devastated
Only Mostly Devastated
 
4.3
 
0.0 (0)
Will Tavares is the dream summer fling―he's fun, affectionate, kind―but...

Latest Member Reviews

Scarred
Scarred
 
4.8
Robin D. Mahle, Staff ReviewerRobin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer
"Emotionally, I mean. What I loved: As you can guess from the title,..."
The Path Divided
The Path Divided
 
5.0
Robin D. Mahle, Staff ReviewerRobin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer
"I'm going to break out of my usual review mold here because this book was so many things. It..."
Girl at Heart
Girl at Heart
 
4.8
Robin D. Mahle, Staff ReviewerRobin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer
"What I loved: Just about everything. This was an adorable YA Contemporary Romance with a surprisingly well-rounded..."
Skin Hunter
Skin Hunter
 
4.3
Robin D. Mahle, Staff ReviewerRobin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer
"What I loved: The world building was perfectly illustrated without bogging down the story. Everything from the..."
Our Year in Love and Parties
Our Year in Love and Parties
 
4.0
Robin D. Mahle, Staff ReviewerRobin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer
"What I loved: The story was told through the unique lens of four specific events with..."
The Secret Key (Agatha Oddly)
The Secret Key (Agatha Oddly)
 
4.0
Bethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff ReviewerBethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff Reviewer
"Agatha loves the work of Detective Hercule Poirot. He's actually her imaginary friend and she uses his work to influence..."
Jack Kerouac is Dead to Me
Jack Kerouac is Dead to Me
 
4.3
Elisha Jachetti, Staff ReviewerElisha Jachetti, Staff Reviewer
"JACK KEROUAC IS DEAD TO ME is Gae Polisner’s most recent YA Contemporary novel. Like in her other books, she..."
Woven in Moonlight
Woven in Moonlight
 
5.0
Penny OlsonPenny Olson
"Woven in Moonlight is a beautiful and lush fantasy, based on the culture and history of Bolivia. It is set..."
Julie Winsome M.D., Medical Detective Science Fiction Mysteries, Volume # 1
Julie Winsome M.D., Medical Detective Science Fiction Mysteries, Volume # 1
 
4.7
joan Fjoan F
"Always fun to follow along with Dr. Julie Winsome Medical Detective! Great stories and I love the writing style..."
We Are All His Creatures: Tales of P. T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman
We Are All His Creatures: Tales of P. T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman
 
3.0
Elisha Jachetti, Staff ReviewerElisha Jachetti, Staff Reviewer
"WE ARE ALL HIS CREATURES by Deborah Noyes is a series of eleven short stories about the beloved showman, P.T...."
Jane Anonymous: A Novel
Jane Anonymous: A Novel
 
4.7
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"JANE ANONYMOUS follows two timelines: one while Jane was captured for 7 months and one after she is back home...."
Finding Mr. Better-Than-You
Finding Mr. Better-Than-You
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"FINDING MR. BETTER-THAN-YOU starts off like a cheesy romantic comedy, but ends up being a lot more fulfilling light-hearted YA..."
Freaky in Fresno
Freaky in Fresno
 
3.7
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"FREAKY IN FRESNO is a spin on the old novel, FREAKY FRIDAY. Ricki (nickname for Lyric) had a falling out..."
Only Mostly Devastated
Only Mostly Devastated
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ONLY MOSTLY DEVASTATED is a charming YA contemporary romance that follows Ollie. Ollie had lived in California, until this year..."
Neffatira's First Challenge
Neffatira's First Challenge
 
5.0
Carla BarbaraCarla Barbara
"The descriptions are very beautiful and you can perceive the feelings of the characters to the point of empathy. ..."
Ink in the Blood (Ink in the Blood Duology #1)
Ink in the Blood (Ink in the Blood Duology #1)
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"INK IN THE BLOOD is an engaging and atmospheric YA fantasy. Celia Sand was delighted when she was chosen to..."
Starfell: Willow Moss & the Lost Day (Starfell, #1)
Starfell: Willow Moss & the Lost Day (Starfell, #1)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"STARFELL is a charming and magic-filled middle grade fantasy that sweeps young readers away into another world. Willow Moss seemed..."
Journey of the Pale Bear
Journey of the Pale Bear
 
5.0
Debra BraniganDebra Branigan
"What an adventure I just had! From the moment, I opened the book, I was transported to the 13th century..."
Hey Grandude!
Hey Grandude!
 
4.5
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"'Hey Grandude!' by Paul McCartney, illustrated by Kathryn Durst, is a fun, colorful, and exciting adventure. The illustrations enhance the..."
What I Want You to See
What I Want You to See
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"WHAT I WANT YOU TO SEE is an interesting book that discusses homelessness, choices and their intersection with privilege, as..."