I’ve been excited about this book ever since I saw it announced. Catherine Arguelles’s debut middle grade, FLIP TURNS is sure to tug on your heartstrings when it comes out this September: Thirteen-year-old Maddie just wants her classmate, Lucas, to leave her alone. He keeps asking her out—as if she hasn’t already said no […]
I first saw Jason Denzel read an excerpt from one of his books at an author event. I loved the premise so I asked Jason for an interview. MYSTIC SKIES, the third in his Mystic Trilogy series comes out in October, but some excerpts of the book just released on Tor.com: https://www.tor.com/2022/06/02/excerpts-mystic-skies-by-jason-denzel/ The world […]
I have been a long-time fan of Holly Goldberg Sloan’s books, including Counting by 7s and To Night Owl From Dogfish. When I heard the premise of her newest Middle Grade book, THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, I had to feature it. Have a look: It’s been almost a year since Sila’s mother traveled […]
I read an earlier excerpt from this book, and not only is the premise amazing, the story and writing are brilliant. THE TRUTH IS A LIE by Sally Lotz is currently available on Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/297731033-the-truth-is-a-lie Sixteen-year-old Sara, a member of the Truth, must follow the rules of keeping separate from the Worldly and all […]
I was honored to feature A.J. Sass’s debut middle grade novel, Ana on the Edge, so when I found out about his newest book, ELLEN OUTSIDE THE LINES, I had to feature it also. If you enjoyed his debut, you will absolutely love this book too. It does a great job of of depicting what […]
Rory Power is one of my favorite authors, and I was honored to feature her previous YA books, Wilder Girls and Burn our Bodies Down. Her newest novel, IN A GARDEN BURNING GOLD, is an adult fantasy that promises rich and unique worldbuilding: Rhea and her twin brother, Lexos, have spent an eternity helping their […]
I have featured M.M. Chouinard’s Jo Fournier series in the past, both here and here. Book 5 in the series, HER SILENT PRAYER, promises yet another thrilling page turner, and also marks the return of a well-known character: When the body of single mother Melissa Rollins is found trapped inside a bedroom closet in […]
I love Aminah Mae Safi’s contemporary novels, which I featured here, here and here. TRAVELERS ALONG THE WAY: A ROBIN HOOD REMIX is her first fantasy adventure story. Have a look: Jerusalem, 1192. The Third Crusade rages on. Rahma al-Hud loyally followed her elder sister Zeena into the war over the Holy Land, but […]
I featured Robin Roe’s debut, A LIST OF CAGES, back in 2018. Her newest book, DARK ROOM ETIQUETTE is set to come out on October 11, 2022, and I seriously can’t wait for it: SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD SAYERS WAYTE HAS EVERYTHING. Popularity, good looks, perfect grades—there’s nothing Sayers’ family money can’t buy. Until he’s kidnapped by a […]
I was immediately intrigued by the premise of OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST by Lisa Schmid. When I found out she was located in a city nearby, I reached out to her for an interview: Twelve-year-old Ollie Oxley is moving — again. His mom is starting another new job, this time at the Bingham […]