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Where Grief Opens a Door

Donald Samson opens The Yonder with Coleridge's meditation on a dream so vivid its flower survives into waking life, and from that first page the book asks the same question of its reader: what would you risk to bring something real back from somewhere impossible? The premise is deceptively simple.…

BookTribAugust 20, 2026

Fiction Young Adult

“The Reel Life of Zara Kegg” Explores the Messy Reality of Loss and Growing Up

The Reel Life of Zara Kegg explores themes of grief and loss, loneliness, friendship, dysfunctional families and coming-of-age romance.

Natalia KavaleJune 16, 2026

Fiction Romance

Writing for the Outcasts – “Her Sharp Embrace”

When I started writing Her Sharp Embrace, I returned to my teenage self. That anxious outcast was racing toward a future she hoped would embrace her more gently than the world she’d always known. As I drafted, the vice-tight ache of loneliness stayed with me. I wanted to remember what…

Kate KoenigJune 9, 2026

Fiction Recommended Young Adult

F. N. Knight’s “The First Cycle” Delivers Epic Science Fantasy with Heart

F. N. Knight's The First Cycle is an ambitious, richly imagined science-fantasy epic that announces the arrival of a writer with a bold vision.

BookTribJune 2, 2026

Nonfiction

Building a More Inclusive Path to Youth Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Alfiee

Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble has spent three decades working to expand what mental health care can look like — especially for young people whose experiences have too often been overlooked by traditional systems. In Rise and Thrive, she brings that work directly to teens and young adults, offering an inclusive, culturally…

BookTribMay 12, 2026

Listicles Young Adult

Training for the Patriot Games? 7 YA Dystopian Novels Where Athleticism Becomes Power

When President Donald Trump announced the “Patriot Games,” an athletic competition bringing one young man and one young woman from every state and territory to Washington, D.C., a lot of people felt a strange kind of déjà vu. Not concern, exactly. More like recognition. YA dystopian fiction has been exploring…

Monique SnymanJanuary 26, 2026

Young Adult

Enter the Magic of Roshani Chokshi’s Latest YA, “The Swan’s Daughter”

New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi (The Star-Touched Queen, The Gilded Wolves, Aru Shah and The End of Time) makes her highly anticipated return to YA this year with The Swan’s Daughter, an endearing tale set within a fairytale world packed with magic and mayhem. A Fairytale Curse with…

Kiersten BjorkJanuary 6, 2026

Fiction Recommended Young Adult

Faith, Courage and a Talking Wolf in “Journey to the Land of Integrity”

Isaiah Owens thinks his worst mistake is acting as lookout while bullies break into Granny Rose’s cookie shop. Then a green mist calls him to the Land of Integrity, where a watchman, a fearless warrior and even a talking wolf push him toward a mission that could save a kingdom…

BookTribNovember 24, 2025

The Accident by Lori Kase

Monique SnymanNovember 7, 2025

Return To The Rich, Sultry World Of Vampires In Tigest Girma’s Eternal Ruin

*Contains spoilers for Immortal Dark* Hot on the heels of the acclaimed release of Immortal Dark, Tigest Girma returns to the seductive world of Uxlay University in Eternal Ruin. The final chapters of Immortal Dark had readers desperate for the next installment in the story of Kidan and Susenyos, and…

Kiersten BjorkNovember 4, 2025

Popular Young Adult

Laughter, Lore and Legally Blonde: A Debut Author’s Journey to “The Princess Knight”

If you were to go back to medieval times, what job do you think you’d have? That’s the question we asked Cait Jacobs, author of the USA Today bestseller The Princess Knight. This ingenious medieval romantasy puts a twist on classic Y2K movies like Cadet Kelly and Legally Blonde to tell the story of Clía,…

Cameron KimballOctober 28, 2025

Listicles Popular

Adventure, Heartbreak and a Dash of Magic — Read the First Chapters Free!

Whether you’re thirteen or thirty-something, there’s magic in stories that remind us of what it’s like to feel everything all at once — that dizzy mix of hope, heartbreak, wonder and courage that defines growing up (no matter how old you actually are). These three books are made for readers…

BookTribOctober 15, 2025

Listicles Popular

Love, Legends and Literary Glow-Ups: Modern Romances That Remix the Classics

With the upcoming release of Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs, it’s obvious that we are in the golden age of retellings. We all know and love the classic fairy tales, legends and myths and love stories that we grew up with, but sometimes, the best way to rekindle that nostalgic…

Kelsey HallOctober 14, 2025

Young Adult

Embrace the Holiday Spirit in Vibrant Return to the World of “Belladonna”

*Contains spoilers for the Belladonna Trilogy* Adalyn Grace has done it again! Following on the heels of the success of the Belladonna trilogy, Grace returns to the lush setting of Wisteria Gardens, decked out in the magic of the holidays, with Holly, a holiday novella that takes place following the…

Kiersten BjorkOctober 7, 2025

Fiction Romance

A Quiet Story of Pain, Connection and the Courage to Begin Again

You’ve Found Oliver by Dustin Thao is a touching and thoughtful story about love, loss and the courage to heal. The book takes readers on an emotional journey that feels both personal and universal. It deals with relationships, self-discovery and the complicated feelings that come when life does not go…

Sunday Juliet AdakuSeptember 29, 2025

Listicles Popular

6 Teen Fantasy Series You Should Be Reading

Fantasy fans love stories that whisk them into vivid worlds with powerful magic, epic quests and unforgettable heroes. The best series don’t just entertain; they pull you into adventures where danger is real, friendships matter and even the smallest choice can change everything. These books are especially perfect for teens…

Katie BloomerSeptember 26, 2025

Where Grief Opens a Door

Writing for the Outcasts – “Her Sharp Embrace”

F. N. Knight’s “The First Cycle” Delivers Epic Science Fantasy with Heart

Building a More Inclusive Path to Youth Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Alfiee

Training for the Patriot Games? 7 YA Dystopian Novels Where Athleticism Becomes Power

Faith, Courage and a Talking Wolf in “Journey to the Land of Integrity”

The Accident by Lori Kase

Laughter, Lore and Legally Blonde: A Debut Author’s Journey to “The Princess Knight”

Adventure, Heartbreak and a Dash of Magic — Read the First Chapters Free!

Love, Legends and Literary Glow-Ups: Modern Romances That Remix the Classics

6 Teen Fantasy Series You Should Be Reading

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