“The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive.” Looking for Alaska is John Green‘s first, and arguably greatest novel. It is the story of Miles Halter, a high school junior headed to boarding school at Cul...
On the Jellicoe Road is very hard to describe. It’s a book that doesn’t make any sense…until it does. Set in rural Australia, it’s the story of one girl’s mission to unlock the secrets of her life....
Though American Born Chinese is about Chinese-American identity, the story can be appreciated by all. We all straddle multiple cultures and wear multiple hats, and we've all struggled with out identities within those cultures. ...
Unexpected and beautiful. Whaley weaves together the story of a missing boy, a giant woodpecker, and a missionary to craft an unforgettable tale of loss and uncertainty.
Some people watch the Oscars. Others love the Grammy’s. But every January, I find myself glued to the live video feed of my favorite award ceremony of the year: the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards....
New adult literature. The term is so new that many people may not have even heard it yet. What is it? Why is it controversial? And where can I get my hands on some of these books?! This week we’re going to dive into the n...
Beatrice "Tris" Prior must make a difficult decision between staying with her family in the Abnegation faction and switching factions. Once she makes that decision, she is sent on an intense initiation process for her chosen fa...
This fall 2013, YA books to movies are everywhere! Bookkaholics might just be spending as much time at the cinema as we spend reading. Many of you may have pledged to read the book before the movie (for more information, or to ...
What's New in Publishing?
Comic Con has become a great place from publishers to share world premieres, updates, and upcoming projects and this Comic Con 2013 coverage has a lot of fresh, new projects to share with fans. Divergent Movie The cast of the u...
YA summer reads are the perfect chance to escape into summer. Those long, lazy days remind us of the carefree days of our youth. Summer vacation in the teenage years always meant summer fun, summer adventures, and (of course) a...