YA Books for Every Romance Trope

What is a trope? It is a recurring literary theme. From rags to riches to being the “chosen one,” it’s a popular device used in many stories. Whether you realize it or not, you probably gravitate toward books with similar story elements.  Some of my personal favorite tropes are the ones surrounding romance. Even if…

YA Books Based On Your Favorite Disney Movie

Why not use your love for Disney to help you pick out your next read? These are six young adult novels that will remind you of some of your favorite classic Disney movies! Whether you’re looking for your own book or a gift for a loved one, here is a guide to help find the…

Kids Books to Pair with Fall Fun

Autumn has arrived! The leaves are changing colors, the air has turned crisp, and the smell of apple cider and pumpkin pie fills the air. Fall is my favorite season because of all of the fun things to do this time of year! In this blog post, we are recommending some of the best children’s…

10 Books Every Introvert Needs to Read

Do you consider yourself an introvert? While extroverts are known for being social, introverts often need to “recharge” their batteries with ‘alone’ time. If you’re like me, cozying up in bed to relax with a good book is the perfect way to end the day. Even better is to read books that make you feel…

Books Perfect for that “In-Between” Stage of Life

Young Adult books have been my go-to reads for awhile; it’s the section of the store that I constantly walk through to browse (and most likely buy a book or two). However, something I have realized is how rare it is to find a book where the character is somewhere in their 20s, either in…

Spice Up Your Summer with Morgan Matson

If you’re like me, there are certain authors that make us want to read everything they write, and for me, Morgan Matson is one of those authors.  If you’re a fan of fun Young Adult Contemporary books, then I highly recommend picking up one of her books! And if you’re not a fan of this…

Summer Escape Reads

While I’ve always turned to books to escape the “real world,” the stories in books may be just what we need now more than ever! Since we are living in a time when traveling is discouraged, who is to stop us from “traveling” somewhere new through a book? Here are some contemporary YA books that…