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21 October Releases We're Excited About
And what you can read in the meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 21, 2023
No matter how long our TBR list gets, we're always finding new titles we want to add! Here are 21 exciting October releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.
The Expanding Percy Jackson Universe
The newest book, plus a reading guide for all of the related series
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 19, 2023
Coming out September 26, The Chalice of the Gods is the sixth installment in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Preorder your copy now! If you're new to Percy Jackson, consider this your guide to what has become a vast franchise for middle-grade and young-adult readers.
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Parable of the Sower
And what else to read if you love Octavia Butler's groundbreaking Afrofuturistic fiction
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 14, 2023
In 2020, 27 years after its original publication, Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower finally took its rightful place on the New York Times Best Seller list. Now, in celebration of its thirty year anniversary, we explore Butler's life and legacy and offer a recommended reading list for fans of the author, who passed away in 2006.
10 Powerful Nonfiction Books About 9/11
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 10, 2023
It may be hard to believe that twenty-two years have passed since 9/11. Gaining a better understanding of both the causes and impacts of these events is important, both for perspective and for healing. Here are ten excellent books about the September 11 attacks.
Make Learning Fun!
28 nonfiction books that your kids will actually enjoy
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 05, 2023
Got a kid who loves to learn? Or maybe you're struggling to get your little ones to embrace the idea that learning is fun! Either way, we've got you covered with this roundup of twenty-eight engaging nonfiction books covering a variety of topics and a range of ages.
Excited For the 'After Everything' Movie?
Here are 13 fiery romances for fans of the After series
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 03, 2023
The fifth movie in the After series is coming out on September 13 and we can't wait! The steamy romantic films are based on a series of novels by Anna Todd. The story traces the often volatile—always passionate—relationship between good girl Tessa and her irresistible bad influence, Hardin. If you're a #Hessa stan, here are thirteen more books you can crush on.
21 September Releases We’re Excited About
And what you can read in the meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 24, 2023
No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new titles we want to add! Here are 21 exciting September releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.
Happy Birthday to John Green!
Learn more about the groundbreaking YA author
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 22, 2023
John Green's 46th birthday is August 24 and we are excited to celebrate him. Beyond being a bestselling author, he is a prolific YouTuber, podcaster, and philanthropist who has changed the YA genre for the better. Here are seven fascinating facts about the author.
12 Picture Books About Change
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 20, 2023
Change is hard for all of us, especially kids who may be facing big transitions for the first time. As we head into a new season, here's a roundup of twelve picture books to help little ones deal with a changing world.
What to Read Next Based on Your Favorite Stephen King Classic
While you wait for King's newest book!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 17, 2023
Stephen King's newest book, Holly, comes out on September 5, marking the triumphant return of reluctant private investigator Holly Gibney. The book is available for preorder of course, but in the meantime, we've pulled together a list of great retellings and read-alikes for ten of King's classic titles.
Leaving the Nest?
Books for parents and kids who are making the leap to college life
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 15, 2023
Leaving home to go to college represents a massive change for our kids. But it's also a huge transition for us! If you are on the cusp of this life-changing leap, here are some books and tools that may help you (and your kids) deal with the seismic shift.
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