Fallout (Lois Lane #1) by Gwenda Bond

I always wanted to be Lois Lane. I loved Superman as a wee girl.  I thought Christopher Reeve was the most beautiful man alive! Fallout is about a teenage girl named Lois Lane, she is an army brat and quite a busy bee. She is courageous, smart, independent and a super hero herself!  Strong heroines […]

What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick

One of my favorite YA writers EVER! I wish everyone would read her books. I read this book a few years ago and came across it as I was shelf reading this week.  It was one of my favorite books of 2014. It is an emotional coming of age story, one that will make you […]

COVER REVEAL! Fighter Girl by Kathryn James!

Fighter Girl Kathryn James Published by: Swoon Romance Publication date: May 17th 2016 Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult “It began three days ago with a fight. Seems that for me, everything begins with a fight…” Sammy Jo may be strong, fast and tough, even in heels, but she gets into trouble when she fights some […]

Don’t Get Caught by Kurt Dinan Release Day!

  Title: Don’t Get Caught Author : Kurt Dinan Release Date: April 1, 2016 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Praise for Don’t Get Caught “Don’t Get Caught is just everything I love about young adult fiction. It’s funny and awkward and exciting and full of revelations and surprises.” -Josh Berk, author of The Dark Days of Hamburger […]

The Hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz

Oh how I adored this book!  It was sweet!  You can’t help but fall in love with the heroine and her search for knowledge and freedom. The life, the spirit and the soul of Joan lives in us all! The Hired Girl is a charming story filled with hope. A must have for every library […]

Favorite YA Book Covers of 2015!

I’m a Cover Girl!! I LOVE Book Covers!! I think they are so important!!  As a librarian, I tell my patrons NEVER to judge a book by its cover, but I am so guilty of doing EXACTLY that, all the time!!  Hundreds of new books cross my desk every year and it is a beautiful, […]

The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet by Kate Rorick & Rachel Kiley

BOOK SPOTLIGHT! Did I Mention I Love You? By Estelle Maskame

Book Info: Title: Did I Mention I Love You? Author: Estelle Maskame Release Date: December 1, 2015 Publishers: Sourcebooks Fire Love is everything but expected. Eden Munro came to California for a summer of sun, sand, and celebrities- what better way to forget about the drama back home? Until she meets her new family of […]

Abby and the Cute One by Erin Butler

Give me more Seconds to Juliet!!! I love Nathan!!! I have been waiting for his book FOREVER!!! Drama and romance that only Backstage Pass can deliver!!  Sweet, fun, adorable romance!!  I LOVED IT!!!  My Favorite Band when I was in High School and my favorite band STILL!!!! 25 Years and still in love!! 

TEEN READ WEEK! Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

TEEN READ WEEK!  GET LOST IN…. EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING by Nicola Yoon This innovative, heartfelt debut novel tells the story of a girl who’s literally allergic to the outside world. When a new family moves in next door, she begins a complicated romance that challenges everything she’s ever known. The narrative unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, […]