I’ve been a fan of Michael Buckley since I read his “The Sisters Grimm” series in fifth grade. His wit, sly humor, and ability to infuse even the saddest moments with hope have had me eagerly anticipating every book he’s…
‘Every Last Word’ Giveaway: Win a $50 VISA Gift Card & copies of the book!
If you could read my mind, you wouldn’t be smiling. Samantha McAllister looks just like the rest of the popular girls in her junior class. But hidden beneath the straightened hair and expertly applied makeup is a secret that her…
Read of the Week: Stronger Than You Know by Jolene Perry
After police intervention, fifteen-year-old Joy has finally escaped the trailer where she once lived with her mother and survived years of confinement and abuse. Now living with her aunt, uncle, and cousins in a comfortable house, she’s sure she’ll never…
Book Review: ‘Kissing Ted Callahan (and Other Guys)’ by Amy Spalding
When two actresses wear the same dress, all those gossip magazines do a “who-wore-it-better” poll. When two book reviewers request the same book, they just collaborate and produce a brilliant (okay, I’m super biased) interview. I interviewed Stephanie Estrada on…
Book Review: ‘5 to 1’ by Holly Bodger
It’s 2054, and after decades of gender selection, India’s boy to girl ratio is now five to one. In other words, women are now even more valuable commodities than before. Tired of marry their daughters off, some women form the…
“An Ember in the Ashes” Conversation with Sabaa Tahir
Last week, I had a great opportunity to speak with Sabaa Tahir, the author of An Ember in the Ashes, which debuted at #2 on the New York Time Bestsellers list. I read the book, which is a fantastic Young…
Book Review: ‘The Wrath and the Dawn’ by Renée Ahdieh
The Wrath and the Dawn is the best book I’ve read this year so far. That high of reading such a good book still lingers with me hours after finishing, which is possibly why I’m making a straightforward, HYPE statement at the beginning of this review.