Jessica Taylor author
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WHO WE WERE IN THE DARK by Jessica Taylor

Jessica Taylor always writes compelling young adult stories with memorable characters, and I was lucky to feature her here and here. Her newest novel, WHO WE WERE IN THE DARK, came out on July 5, 2022:   Donner Lake is famous for…
Kimberly Richardson
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Indie Author Spotlight: Kimberly Richardson

I met Kimberly Richardson at this year's Bubonicon, and when I saw she was selling tea AND books, I was immediately hooked.  She also has a book of short stories entitled Tales from a Goth Librarian. I love that you make your own tea blends…
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Release Feature: FLIP TURNS by Catherine Arguelles

Happy release day to Catherine Arguelles and her debut middle grade novel, FLIP TURNS! 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 a thousand times!…
Jennifer Gennari
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MUFFLED by Jennifer Gennari

I was absolutely floored by the premise of MUFFLED by Jennifer Gennari. I was especially struck by the theme of noise, and the importance of finding the silent spaces in between it. Have a look:   Amelia does not like noise. In fifth…
Jamie Pacton author
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LUCKY GIRL by Jamie Pacton

I was so intrigued by the premise of Jamie Pacton's contemporary YA LUCKY GIRL that I had to feature it. Jamie Pacton also has a YA fantasy, THE VERMILLION EMPORIUM, with an expected publication date of November 1, 2022.   58,642,129.…
Lily Anderson
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SCOUT’S HONOR by Lily Anderson

Back in 2018, I was lucky to feature Lily Anderson's book NOT NOW, NOT EVER. She's great at penning YA paranormal horror, and ner newest book, SCOUT'S HONOR, is no exception: Sixteen-year-old Prudence Perry is a legacy Ladybird Scout, born…
Ashley Blooms
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WHERE I CAN’T FOLLOW by Ashley Blooms

I featured Ashley Blooms' debut novel, EVERY BONE A PRAYER back in 2018, and when I saw the premise of her new book, WHERE I CAN'T FOLLOW, I couldn't wait to spread word about it:   Walk through the door and leave all your problems…
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SQUAD by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Lisa Sterle

When I saw Maggie Tokuda-Hall talk about her YA Graphic Novel SQUAD on a panel, I had to feature it. She also has a new picture book, LOVE IN THE LIBRARY.   When Becca transfers to a high school in an elite San Francisco suburb, she’s…
Tara Sim
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THE CITY OF DUSK by Tara Sim

I featured another one of Tara Sim's books, RAVAGE THE DARK, earlier this year. Her newest book, THE CITY OF DUSK, is the first in an epic fantasy trilogy:   The Four Realms—Life, Death, Light, and Darkness—all converge on the…
Jessica Khoury
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THE MIDNIGHT ORCHESTRA, second in the MYSTWICK series, by Jessica Khoury

Last year, I was ecstatic to feature Jessica Khoury's MYSTWICK SCHOOL OF MUSICRAFT, a middle grade fantasy that features a relatable main character and a great plot! The sequel, THE MIDNIGHT ORCHESTRA, came out on June 14, 2022:   Things…