Book List

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 […]

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 […]

Life is tough. Whether it’s internal turmoil or external struggle, these books showcase the loud and proud kind of brave. Maybe we’re not all there yet, though—and that’s okay. Each title shares an aspect of bravery: a Brave Point. Maybe we can just take one or two for now. Books to Read When You Need […]

Sometimes when real life gets tough, it’s fun to escape into a different world through a book. It’s nice to concentrate on other people’s problems once in a while. Here are some worlds to escape to that will leave you feeling like our real world isn’t quite so bad after all. 9 Dystopias & “Utopias” You […]

When we fall in love with a book, we’re never satisfied with experiencing it in just one format. We’ve got to have the hardcovers, of course–our shelves would be sad and empty without them! But we also need the e-book because what if we’re stranded on the train with only a phone and a desperate […]

We fantasy and paranormal lovers like to think that we’ve seen it all: monsters, demi-gods, witches, and ghosts. It can sometimes feel like there’s no lore left untouched, so when we stumble upon a book with a fresh take on an old legend – or a new legend altogether – it’s basically the best day […]

I’ve recently come to the realization that one reading genre lends itself to unparalleled levels of unputdownable-ness, and that is a really amazing mystery. Suspense! Thrills! Plot twists galore! The occasional murder to keep it interesting! You simply must blast through these books at lightning fast speeds because you won’t be able to sleep until […]