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The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar (400 pages)
Nishat finally comes out to her parents, but their reaction isn’t what she hoped for. They tell her they love her, but that Muslim girls aren’t gay. Caught
Do Not Disturb by Claire Douglas (400 pages)
We're given a snippet of the story on the very first page - a scream, the well-placed hook that compels you to keep on reading – with pace. Skip forward a pag
The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper (320 pages)
Cal wants to be a journalist, and he’s already on his way there—he has a half a million followers on a popular app and an internship with Buzzfeed. But when
13 Questions for Author Jan Moran
Jan Moran has wanted to write since she was a young girl. She scribbled stories and attempted a novel at 12 years old. After earning an MBA from Harvard, Jan en
Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron (304 pages)
When dark forces begin infiltrating the world, there’s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. All Maya wants to do is finish school and enjoy her summer vacation
Five Books With a New Take on Romance and Relationships
To be or not to be? We’re rounding up our top five books that cover a new take on romance and relationships, with some of the most complicated and difficult a
Why Young Adult Fiction is Great, Even for Adults
From a very young age, I started reading books that would’ve been considered “too mature” for me by most. When I was in fifth grade, we had a reading chal
Random Acts of Kindness
Each year the National Random Acts of Kindness Day grows in popularity, with individuals and organizations encouraging and carrying out random acts of kindness.
Romanov by Nadine Brandes (352 pages)
Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov has a mission given to her by her father before they were separated--smuggle an ancient spell to Siberia, where her family is bei
Thrills, Chills & Slow Burns: Nordic Noir for Newbies
I’ve been a thrill-seeking, mystery hunting, spine-tingling suspense obsessed reader ever since I was a child. Nancy Drew, Dean Koontz, Stephen King and Patri
Fable by Adrienne Young (357 Pages)
Four years ago, Fable watched her mother drown at sea, and then her father left her on a dangerous island full of thieves. Fueled by her need to get off the isl
My Top Five Picks for Self-Care for the Young at Heart
I just read my round-up of young adult titles from 2019, what I described as a “wild ride.” With 2020 in my rearview now, I can’t even compare the two. Wh
Check Out These Vegan-Friendly Cookbooks to Help you Through Veganuary
Many people at this time of year, inspired by campaigns such as Veganuary and Meat Free Monday, decide to reduce their meat consumption, and if you're new to
Hosting Virtual Book Clubs
Virtual meetings have been around and utilized in business and organizations long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into our homes to work or connec
2021 Canada Reads Longlist
One thing we all needed during 2020 was an escape; a way to travel and remain connected without leaving our homes. The best way to do that? Books, books and mor
The Best Books to Hibernate With in 2021
The holidays are over but winter is still in full swing, and most of us are spending more time indoors than ever before. Thankfully, there are lots of great rea
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo (432 pages)
Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. She attends a school her father pays for, and loves to visit the beach,