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Fall is here and we are so excited to kick off the season with a roundup of amazing new releases! September’s books include updated covers and special editions, the companion to a fan favorite romance, and the EPIC finale of Chloe Gong’s Secret Shanghai Universe!

Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for September’s Free Reads. This month’s theme is Hispanic Heritage Month! Plus, check out all of September’s new releases with extended excerpts. – Free Reads are only available to Simon Teen members! Not a Simon Teen member yet? It’s […]

There’s a chill in the air, leaves are starting to fall, and we’re ready to grab a blanket, a new book, and a mug of something warm and delicious to celebrate! From a magical, dark academia fantasy to a mysterious, chilling thriller, October’s new releases deserve a top spot on your Fall TBR. 

Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for October’s Free Reads. This month’s theme is Halloween! Check out a couple of Free Reads available in recognition of Banned Books Week. Plus, check out all of October’s new releases with extended excerpts. – Free Reads are only […]

Enter for a chance to win a copy of Foul Lady Fortune and Foul Heart Huntsman, both with custom sprayed edges, to celebrate the release of Foul Heart Huntsman, the finale of the Secret Shanghai Universe!   Fill out my online form.

I’m just gonna say it: I like my books with pictures.  If kids can have awesome illustrations throughout their books, why can’t we?!  Luckily, there are lots of books out there for grown-ups that incorporate art in fun and exciting ways, like graphic novels.  Here are some of my favorite books to read—and look at […]

Psst! We have a secret to share. Did you know that many of your fave romance authors have also written YA books? From Christina Lauren and Rachel Lynn Solomon to Sandhya Menon and Lynn Painter, these authors have turned their talents to multiple genres and age groups, and we couldn’t be more thankful! Which of […]

There are SO MANY AWESOME new characters to meet (and fan faves to be reintroduced to) in Chloe Gong’s latest duology, Foul Lady Fortune and the BRAND NEW Foul Heart Huntsman! We’ve rounded them up with a few fun facts (and gorgeous character art from @imedmi!) so you can (re)meet these characters before you read […]

As someone who is Latinx, I always am happy to see complex and interesting portrayals of Latinx characters in my favorite novels. It makes me feel seen and included in so many different types of genres and narratives, and representation matters. Below are some of my favorite books that either: feature a Latinx main character […]

Chloe Gong Secret Shanghai fans are READY for the epic conclusion in Foul Heart Huntsman! But in case you need a refresher, here’s what your favorite characters are up to, and what all went down in Foul Lady Fortune, before you read Foul Heart Huntsman! What’s happening? Shanghai is in the midst of a civil […]

Have you read Cassandra Clare’s Chain of Gold, Chain of Iron, and Chain of Thorns one time or one thousand times? Take this quiz to see how well you remember your favorite characters from the Last Hours series! Want more? Here’s where you can find the Last Hours characters in the short stories and how […]

As a person of Hispanic descent, Hispanic Heritage Month is such an important time for me and so many others to celebrate the many cultures of Hispanic countries. From September 15 to October 15, I’ll be reaching for books that represent my Latin culture. These are must-reads written by Hispanic authors, featuring Hispanic characters, perfect […]