Hunger Games fans rejoice, we have a prequel in our midst! The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes follows Coriolanus Snow—yes, that Snow!—during the tenth annual Hunger Games. Snow is one of 24 Academy seniors chosen as a mentor, but has been given the embarrassing task of mentoring the girl from District 12.
Read MoreLast year, I set the unrealistic goal of reading 52 books. I ended the year with 19 checked off my list—although this was way short of my goal, it was actually the most books I had read in a year up until that point. This year, I set a more attainable goal of 30 books, and am happy to announce that I hit this right on the mark! Here is the yearly roundup…
Read MoreYesterday I had the pleasure of leading the monthly Barnes & Noble YA Book Club at my local store. The pick of the month was I’m Not Dying With You Tonight by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal. Now it’s your chance to read this thrilling book because I’m giving away a free copy! Read on to discover how to enter this exciting giveaway.
Read MoreWith a sensational series inevitably comes hours of voracious reading, neglected errands, and days of isolation from the real world. I am a serious sucker for a good Young Adult series, but lack the time necessary to rip through these collections in an efficient manner. As a result, I have not completed many series (though this may be a result of the fact that I insist on re-reading Harry Potter regularly instead of branching out). Regardless, I am delighted to share some of my most binge-worthy YA series to date!
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