I don’t normally post release day blitz type things but I just had to for this one! Vampire Academy is one of the books that first got me reading YA and I still have so much love for it. It’s one of those series that is just a whole lot of fun. Like, even when things… Read more »
My dear friend Liza Wiemer (author of YA novel Hello?) is launching a new initiative called I Hope You Forgive Me. It’s a website, but it’s so much more. It’s a place to share your stories and to see that you’re not alone. Check out this video for more about it: Website *… Read more »
I have something a little different for you today. It’s not totally book related but was too fun to pass up! Loot Crate has been looking for people to share their ideas with the world in the form of a Dream Crate. Loot Crate (for those that don’t know) is a subscription service that sends… Read more »
Oh my stars, do I have a treat for you today! The lovely people at Bloomsbury have given me the first chapter in Elizabeth Eulberg’s upcoming middle grade debut, The Great Shelby Holmes, to share with you. I’ve just started this one and it is so much fun! A delightful twist on Sherlock Holmes. As a… Read more »
This post will be filled with so many updates, we hope that you can keep up with them all! Keep reading to get links and info about the Apollycon 2017 venue, hotel, volunteer signups, and TICKETS! Ready to know all of the things? Here we go: VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT: Apollycon 2017 will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel… Read more »
As may of you know I am a middle school librarian IRL. It’s the time of year where I start running reports and looking at the statistics for the past year. One of my favorite things to see is the list of the most circulated items. I thought I’d share some of our top books… Read more »
Oh man. This was my third BEA and by far my favorite. Don’t get me wrong, I had fun at the previous two I attended. However, this year I knew more people and it just seemed way more chill. I learned from the first year that it’s much more fun for me to have a… Read more »
Estelle from Rather Be Reading started the BEA Part of It series for NYC to help out of town bloggers with ideas on what to do in the city. This year, with Estelle’s blessing, Brittany from The Book Addicts Guide rounded up some midwest bloggers to do the same thing. You can check out posts from Brittany… Read more »
I am oh so very sad that I cannot got to the Romantic Times conference this year. I’ve gone the past four years and had so much fun each time. This year it’s April 12-17 at the Rio hotel in Las Vegas and you know that would be a good time. What I really love… Read more »
Last Sunday was our Fourth Annual Novel Cuisine Luncheon (Check out my posts about 2013 and 2014.) This event was started by Liza Wiemer. Every dish and beverage is based on a (mostly YA) book we read that year. The last three years I’ve helped her set the menu and prepare all the food. This year… Read more »
