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Queen Bey’s newest album, COWBOY CARTER, is here and clocking in at an expansive 27 songs, there’s SO much to love (and so much to dive into) in this amazing addition to Beyoncé’s discography. This album is unique and entirely original in its unique mix of sounds, and redefines the genre of country music. If […]

We have an AMAZING group of must-read books coming out this April! With everything from a highly-anticipated novella to a gorgeous contemporary novel in verse, there’s something for everyone on this list. Which of these books are you most looking forward to reading?

Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for April’s Free Reads. This month’s theme for Free Reads is in celebration of National Poetry Month! Plus, check out all of April’s new releases with extended excerpts. – Free Reads are only available to Simon Teen members! Not […]

Reading a book written in verse is an incredibly powerful experience. It takes reading to a whole other level, and we’re kind of obsessed with it. Check out these must-read books in verse!

As a fan of Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunters books, you’ve probably pictured yourself fighting demons (or hiding and reading) alongside your favorite characters. But which of the Shadowhunters series do you most belong in? Take this quiz to find out! Not sure where to start reading? Check out our guide to reading the Cassandra Clare books […]

We’re still so obsessed with Olivia Rodrigo’s stunning sophomore album GUTS and even more obsessed now that the Guts World Tour has kicked off. Grab your purple, your combat boots and silver sparkles, and if you’re lucky, your Guts World Tour tickets and settle in for a list of book recommendations based on the GUTS album. 

If there’s one thing we love, it’s survival stories—whether that be surviving post-apocalyptic zombies or surviving the elements on a wilderness adventure gone awry. There’s something really compelling about the human will to survive against insane obstacles. It’s especially nice to experience this ultimate sense of danger from the safety of my couch where we […]

Pisces (February 20 – March 20) is the last sign of the zodiac, a water sign ruled by the planet Neptune and symbolized by the fish. Our Pisces friends are known to feel their emotions very deeply and often wear their hearts on their sleeves. They can be empathetic dreamers, hopeless romantics, and everything in […]

Did you know that Women’s History Month began as Women’s History…Week? In 1987, we finally got upgraded to the full month, and thank goodness! There are so many inspiring women to read about, even a month is never going to cover it. From Louisa May Alcott to Edmonia Lewis, Margaret Sanger to Margarita Engle, women […]

If you’re a fantasy fan looking to explore something a little darker, or just want a moody read that doesn’t quite step into thriller or horror, dark fantasy is the perfect subgenre to explore! The definition of this type of fantasy read is a little tricky to pin down, but whether they feature humans wrestling […]