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It’s that time of year again, friends–BookCon is almost here! Here’s a comprehensive schedule of all our Riveted by Simon Teen activity this year. Don’t forget to follow us @SimonTeen on Twitter and Instagram for up-to-the minute news and content from us and our authors at BookCon. See you soon! Everything Happening with Riveted by Simon Teen […]

Jem Carstairs is without a doubt one of our favorite characters in the Shadowhunters universe. From his tragically romantic persona in the infernal devices to his time as a silent brother to sacrificing his immortality for the woman he loves, Jem is a dream guy. With the Carstairs family showing up more and more in […]

Shantay you stay, and read some books while you’re here! The queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race give us never-ending drama, shade, and gags. We’ve matched some of our favorite reads with the best contestants Mama Ru’s runway has to offer. Whether they are serving looks, spilling tea, or having a kiki, these characters and stories […]

There’s so many great books out in the world, that it’s so hard to pick what to read next! Most of the time, I just know what I’m in the mood to read, but deciding which title takes forever. Do you want a book that’s going to make you laugh, reach for tissues, or swoon […]

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while I was thinking about all the ways to tell my mom thank you, it got me thinking about the moms of YA.  I compiled a list of books that after you read them, you’ll be wanting to go hug your mom. 5 Moms in YA That […]

We just checked the weather and it’s going to be gorgeous this weekend in Santa Monica for YALLWEST 2019! SO GET READY because here’s a comprehensive schedule of all our Riveted by Simon Teen activity this year. Don’t forget to follow us @SimonTeen on Twitter and in our Instagram Stories for up-to-the minute news and […]

There is nothing sweeter than a first love. It comes in all shapes and sizes—whether it’s the person you’ve been best friends with for years or the new kid who just started at school—but it’s always exciting. I find books about first love to be hopeful and sometimes even painful, but it’s an experience that […]

People are exhausting. They’re loud, rude, and they don’t understand why you’d rather stay in bed re-reading City of Bones for the fiftieth time than putting on clothes, going outside, and talking to people about the weather and their hobbies. So next time you bail on plans because your bed is calling you, cuddle up […]

One of my favorite things in a book is romance. I’m a die-hard shipper and will endure not-so-great plots if there’s a strong enough romance. I love finding stories about two characters that connect with each other on a deep level, and a lot of the time these couples decide to take the next step […]

If there’s anything YA has taught me over the years, it’s that teenagers are the ones who have the guts to speak out against oppressors and fight back. They see the injustices in their worlds and know something must be done to change things. In these books for the Resistance, evil governments have all of […]