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The Young Folks’ Best Books of 2014

The Young Folks team has come together to list the very best in entertainment and pop culture for the year 2014! From The Bone Clocks to Grasshopper Jungles, our tastes in books may slightly differ, but there’s no doubt that 2014…

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Book Review: Isla & the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins

Note: This review is spoiler-free! Stephanie Perkins has that rare gift of bringing a smile to your face and it making it stick there. I can be a in a crowded train that reeks of B.O. and stale beer, and…

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This Month in Books: August 2014

It looks like we’ve got another batch of great releases coming out this month! First of all, three amazing series are ending! The Lux series by the wonderful Jennifer L. Armentrout has been one of my favorites ever since Obsidian,…

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Giveaway: Are you #TeamAnna or #TeamLola?

That is a question I have been pondering for the past few weeks as The Young Folks takes part in the #ReadISLA campaign. Stephanie Perkins has a way of weaving heartfelt and authentic stories about teens falling in love. But…

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Book Playlist: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

Back when I read Stephanie Perkins’s sophomore novel, I wasn’t sure how I would feel about it. Lola Nolan seemed like a little much for me, what with her costumes and strong desire to grow up too fast. I was…

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Book Playlist: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

When I read Anna and the French Kiss, I adored it. The novel tackles a lot—independence, cultural experiences, and friendship, to name a few—but at its heart, Stephanie Perkins’s debut novel is a swoony contemporary romance. Whenever a book sticks…

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Sneak Peek: Isla and The Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins

I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one mad excited for Stephanie Perkins long-awaited ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER. With ANNA, she swept us away; with LOLA, she surprised us, and with ISLA, it looks like she’ll help us discover…