As a bookworm/book blogger, YA contemporary novels have always been a staple in my never-ending to-be-read (TBR) list. Readers of my blog, The Lifelong Bookworm, …
Book Review: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
The end of the world is near. People are dying, and the Others are the ones to blame. The 5th Wave is a fast-paced tale …
Nicola Yoon Talks About ‘Everything, Everything’ and the Popularity of Young Adult Novels
Young adult novels have provided us with stories that have tackled diversity, romances, and illnesses. The genre has never been afraid to wrap itself around the …
Review: Shallow Graves by Kali Wallace
Shadows lurk behind every corner, as do monsters in Kali Wallace’s debut novel, Shallow Graves. This haunting tale follows the challenges and experiences of Breezy, a …
‘Fans of the Impossible Life’ Is Kate Scelsa’s Answer to Lack of Queer YA Characters
For Kate Scelsa, a quirky writer who often calls herself a “lesbian with cats,” her first novel, Fans of the Impossible Life, was written as an …
Review: Fans of the Impossible Life
The book Fans of the Impossible Life is simply stunning. The author, Kate Scelsa, has created a story that speaks to anyone who has ever felt …
Review: Here Be Dragons by Sarah Mussi
“But I hanker for stranger wilder things: the big wide world with all its adventures.” — Sarah Mussi, Here be Dragons. Sometimes what you really need …
5 Ways to Celebrate Book Lovers Day
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies,” said Jojen. “The man who never reads lives only one.” – George R. R. Martin, A …
Review: The Serpent King By Jeff Zentner
The Serpent King tells the story of a boy named Dill who lives his life in the shadow of his father’s poor decision, which landed …