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We think about romance a lot around here, and are always searching for stories that explore love in all its glory. While these books aren’t all romances at their core, the love story in each of them is wonderful and complex. Here are a few LGBTQIA+ love stories you need to add to your list […]

It’s widely known that the book is typically better than the series or movie, but hear us out! Even if the original book is still your fave, spending more time with our favorite characters is always a win, no matter what format we get them in. Here are a few fan-favorite book-to-screen adaptations you can […]

If you ask anyone who knows me, they’ll tell you that I am a huge romantic. Though I’ll read any genre, I really prefer that every book I read have some type of romance in it. I love seeing the grand gestures of romance, and the cute little interactions between characters. I relish seeing sparks […]

Books have tremendous power to provide insight and create empathy. It is vital for us to recognize and celebrate our AANHPI authors and we will continue to use our channels to amplify their voices and share their stories with you. Below you’ll find some must-read books from Asian, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander authors you […]

Giveaway alert!!! Check out all of the May and June Simon Teen giveaways running on Goodreads and Storygraph for a chance to win free books!

We can’t wait to be hanging out in Santa Monica for YALLWEST 2025 this weekend! SO GET READY because here’s a comprehensive schedule of all our Simon Teen activities this year. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram Stories for up-to-the-minute news and stay tuned for lots of fun video content from our authors at […]

Did someone say new Free Reads? Yes, that’s right, we did! And we are so excited for May’s Free Reads. This month’s Free Reads have been chosen in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!  Plus, check out all of this month’s new releases with extended excerpts! – Free Reads are […]

The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming and we had an amazing group of must-read books that are coming out this May. If you haven’t added these reads to your TBR, stop what you’re doing and add them now!

Read on for an exclusive excerpt of If Looks Could Kill by Julie Berry! 1888 Whitechapel, East London Jack Has Thoughts Upon Reading the Morning Papers (Autumn 1888) I was kinder than I could have been. Kinder to each hellcat than she deserved.             It isn’t pain that pleasures me. Nor am I mad, unless […]

Read on for an exclusive excerpt of All the Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi! Prologue             Four thousand, two hundred sixty-seven dollars and fifty-five cents.             This is what I’m worth: stacks of crumpled bills, light in my palms. If I’m not careful, they might slip away, spiraling into the night like smoke.              I […]