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5 Books to Read If You’re Nervous About Starting High School

If you’re nervous about starting high school, here are some books that will offer sage wisdom and characters you can commiserate with. Life’s not a musical, but we really ARE all in this together.
6 Books with Wardrobes I’d Love to Own

Have you ever been reading a book, and see the clothes described, and then look at your own closet in disappointment? Me. All the time. So here are the books I would love to jump inside of for the clothes. I’ll just continue to sit here pining after imaginary clothes and opportunities to wear them.
Cover Reveal: Agnes at the End of the World by Kelly McWilliams

Cults are so interesting and any quick Google search about it launches me into a several-hours-long rabbit hole. I swear I learn of another celebrity and/or public figure who was involved in a cult each time. But I’m not here to convince you to join a cult today (or ever)—I’m here to share with you…
7 Books to Read and Songs to Listen to During Sadboi Hours

Sadboi is defined as a young male who spends most of his time in his feels and often questions what life has in store from them. In other words, it’s…most of my guy friends. The more I talk about it, the more I realize that I might be a sadgirl— but I’m not here for…
7 Audiobooks That Will Fill Your Ears with Heavenly Sounds

I don’t know about you, but I am an audiobook fiend. I love audiobooks! I listen to them while I do chores or on my commute. Honestly, I kind of wish I had gotten into them earlier. My morning drive to and from school could have been so much more productive! Whether you like to…
Cover Reveal: Dear Universe by Florence Gonsalves

Dear Universe, I need you to add Florence Gonsalves’s new novel, Dear Universe, to your TBR—stat. The author of Love & Other Carnivorous Plants returns with another book written in her fresh, witty, memorable voice reminiscent to those of my funniest and smartest friends.
Cover Reveal: Most Likely by Sarah Watson

I’m so ecstatic to share that the creator, Sarah Watson, has created yet another powerful story about four friends destined for great things—including being the first female president. The cover to her novel, Most Likely, was revealed by our friends at Refinery29 along with an excerpt.
Cover Reveal: They Went Left by Monica Hesse

Historical fiction is a genre that’s tough to write because it requires the ability to create a story within another story that’s already been written. Luckily, we have Monica Hesse—she delivers stories that shine a light on parts of history that are underrepresented. We’re happy to have her back with her newest novel They Went…
13 Squads in YA, Definitively Ranked

I’m ranking our favorite friendship squads in YA. Why? Because I can.
Why Twilight Is Just as Thrilling After the 20th Read

It’s no secret I’ve been an avid fan of Stephenie Meyer’s ingenious work since I was 10. Yes, my mother let me read these books at quite a young age (sorry, mom), but my imagination wouldn’t be where it is today without them, so thank you Stephenie and Mom for putting the series in my…
Here’s what I think of your Queen of Nothing Theories

My biggest confession: Before I started working at LBYR…I have never read The Folk of the Air series.
Which YA Series to Read Based on Your Favorite Childhood Series

We all have that one book or series that got us hooked on reading. Let’s take a trip down memory lane, as we reminisce on our favorite childhood series and pick up some new reads along the way.