It’s a Whole Spiel: Love, Latkes, and Other Jewish Stories Author: Various, Edited by Katherine Locke and Laura Silverman Genre: YA Contemporary Publication Date: September 17, 2019 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers CONTENT WARNING: eating disorder Fall in love, experience heartbreak, and discover the meaning of identity […]
Here’s this weeks prompt: Books I Hope Santa Brings/Bookish Wishes (This was so popular when I did it in June that we’re doing it again for the holidays! List the top 10 books you’d love to own and include a link to your wishlist so that Santa can […]
We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This Author: Rachel Lynn Solomon Genre: YA Romance Publication Date: June 8, 2021 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Quinn Berkowitz’s and Tarek Mansour’s families have been in business together for years: Quinn’s parents are wedding planners, and Tarek’s own a catering company. At […]
You Asked for Perfect Author: Laura Silverman Genre: YA Romance Publication Date: March 5, 2019 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Senior Ariel Stone has spent his life cultivating the perfect college résumé: first chair violinist, dedicated volunteer, active synagogue congregant, and expected valedictorian. He barely has time to think about […]
Leah on the Offbeat Author: Becky Albertalli Genre: YA Romance Publication Date: April 4, 2018 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Series: Simonverse #3 CONTENT WARNING: profanity, racism, fatphobia (minor) When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat—but real life isn’t always so rhythmic. An anomaly in […]
Here’s how it works: Hanukkah is coming up soon so the prompt today is: What are some books by Jewish authors that you have enjoyed? Hanukkah starts on Sunday, and I’m looking forward to it! The family is coming over to spend some time, light the menorah, enjoy […]
Here’s how it works: With many of my friends participating in NaNoWriMo, I want to know if you’re participating in NaNoWriMo, and if you are, what are you writing? If you’re not participating, what are some books you’ve enjoyed that were written during NaNoWriMo? I decided to participate in NaNoWriMo […]
The One Author: Kiera Cass Genre: YA Romance Publication Date: May 6, 2014 Publisher: HarperTeen Series: The Selection #3 CONTENT WARNING: gun violence, death of a parent, death The time has come for one winner to be crowned. When she was chosen to compete in the Selection, America […]
The Elite Author: Kiera Cass Genre: YA Romance/Dystopia Publication Date: April 23, 2013 Publisher: HarperTeen Series: The Selection #2 CONTENT WARNING: torture, blood The selection began with 35 girls. Now, with the group narrowed down to the Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon’s love is fiercer than […]
The Selection Author: Kiera Cass Genre: YA Romance/Dystopia Publication Date: April 24, 2012 Publisher: HarperTeen Series: The Selection #1 CONTENT WARNING: implied rape (off-page), trauma For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. […]
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