It’s funny to think that it’s been over 20 years since the first Harry Potter book came out. Twenty years. More than half my life, more than half Harry’s life. Today, in another universe, Albus Severus is walking towards the…
Guest Post: Author Kimberly Derting Talks Why She Made The Jump To Writing A Contemporary Romance
I’ve long been a fan of Kimberly Derting’s work. She’s absolutely amazing. But I have only ever known her as a YA author, so when I saw that she was writing romance – I had to ask why. Now, don’t…
Turning the Pages: ‘Dare to Fall’ by Estelle Maskame Made Us Fall Hard
There are a few people that I will always run out and pick up their books as soon as they hit shelves. Even though I get them in the mail, even though I know some of the authors, I can’t…
Turning the Pages: K.A. Tucker’s ‘Until It Fades’
One thing that you can always guarantee when it comes to a K.A. Tucker book – you are going to get hit right in the feels. Her books are filled with angst, suspense, or sometimes both. But they will make…
Turning the Pages: ‘Second Chance Summer’ by Liora Blake
I’ve been in quite the reading slump lately, forced to read because I need to for this site, but not wanting to because everything feels the same. I wanted something to make me feel, something to be different. Something to…
Book Review: ‘Lord of Shadows’ by Cassandra Clare
“Break my heart,” he said. “Break it in pieces. I give you permission.” – Me before reading every Cassandra Clare novel One thing I’ve always appreciated about Cassandra Clare’s books is how layered they are. The first time you read…
BookCon: Cassandra Clare Announces Protagonists for 'The Wicked Powers'
As we celebrate the recent release of Lord of Shadows, the second installment in The Dark Artifices, it’s no secret that we’re already thinking ahead to the other Shadowhunters series that are in the works. One of those series is…
BookCon: Watch Cassandra Clare's Full Panel
We were at Bookcon this weekend celebrating Cassandra Clare and Lord of Shadows‘ recent release. There were fun giveaways from Simon & Schuster, including The Dark Artifices postcards, rune pins, and a gorgeous Lord of Shadows poster. On Sunday, Cassie…
Turning the Pages: You Won’t Want to Miss ‘Public Relations’
We love a fun, good book. Sometimes we need an escape from life and that’s what books give us. Public Relations by Katie Heaney and Arianna Rebolini was just that. A book that allowed us to escape from life for…
Exclusive Interview With Perfect Author – Cecelia Ahern
Perfect is out now and we hope that you can’t wait to get your hands on a copy. The second book in Cecelia Ahern’s dualogy is exciting. Here’s what it’s about – Celestine North lives in a society that demands…
We Spoke With The Whole Thing Together and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Author Ann Brashares
I remember seeing The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants for the first time and knowing that I wanted to read the books. Why? Because the writer had written a world that I could relate to. A world that I understood.…
We Spoke With Author Jennifer Smith To Celebrate Windfall
Authors are our rockstars. We geek out over them. We love them. And one that we love in particular is Jennifer Smith. If you haven’t read her books, you are missing out. It’s like being transported into a different…
Turning the Pages: Royal Bastards by Andrew Shvarts
Fun. Sometimes you just want to have fun reading a book and well – Royal Bastards was that for me. It was a book that I had no expectations going into, but at the end of it – well, I…
Lord of Shadows Jacket Copy Released
We’re huge fans of Cassie Clare’s books – we’ve never made a secret of that or tried to hide it. We love the books and are excited for her next one, Lord of Shadows. The books cover was revealed last…
Cara Delevingne Is Now a YA Author
When you think of models and writing books you get a little scared. Maybe it’s just me after Tyra Banks and the Jenner sisters wrote books. Sorry – I mean I celebrate their accomplishments. I just didn’t particularly like either…
Turning the Pages: 10 Things I Can See From Here
Sometimes the hardest thing about reading a book – wanting to read it because of the synopsis – is that you are faced with two outcomes. Loving it or hating it. Sometimes there is just no in between. And…
5 Reasons You Should Read Daughter of the Pirate King
Books are our pathway to a different world. They keep us going. They keep us focused. They take us away from the world around us. One book that we have been loving lately is Daughter of the Pirate King. Here’s…
Turning the Pages: Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
Title: Daughter of the Pirate King Author: Tricia Levenseller Our Blurb: A fast paced page turner that will having you screaming as you turn to the last page, “WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?” Synopsis: A 17-year-old pirate captain intentionally allows herself to…
Turning the Pages: Empress of a Thousand Skies Review
Title: Empress of a Thousand Skies Author: Rhoda Belleza Publisher: Razorbill Author Bio: Rhoda Belleza was raised in Los Angeles, where she grew up writing X-Files fan fiction and stuffing her face with avocados. She’s a children’s editor at…
Diversity in Fiction: Goodbye to Stereotypes
In a recent Criminology lecture that I attended, the discussion turned to the harmful effects of media reporting on crime rates, specifically, how the repetitions of certain racist phrases contributed to Canadian and American citizens believing that crime rates were increasing…
