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Regency-era Magical Fantasy Books You’ll Swoon for

If you’ve ever thought Jane Austen’s books would be greatly improved by a few dragons and wizards, then this Regency-era magical fantasy list was made for you! These mash-up novels are set in alternate-universe Britains where sorcery, dragons, and fairies abound — and are almost as scary as the prospect of navigating a high-society Season in search of a brilliant marriage. With saucy heroines, high adventure, and plenty of enchantment, you’re certain to swoon for these action-packed fantasy books. Murder, Magic, and What We Wore Author: Kelly Jones Fun, fashionable, and with a touch of espionage, this is the first [...]

2023-07-14T13:02:40-07:00November 3rd, 2015|

Halloween Horror: Books to Scare You Silly

Halloween is just a few weeks away — and we’re ready for spine-tingling thrillers and creepy suspense! Check out these brand-new books, including YA, horror, and even some truly scary historical nonfiction. We’ve got witches, murders, sinister alter egos, and psychic seances… which is your favorite flavor of terror? The Dead House (out now) Author: Dawn Kurtagich Twenty years ago, a terrible fire destroyed Elmbridge High, killing three teenagers and causing another student, Carly Johnson, to disappear. The main suspect is Kaitlyn, whose disturbing diary is found in the ashes… except that “Kaitlyn” doesn’t exactly exist: she’s the alter ego [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:09-07:00October 14th, 2015|Tags: |

Books You’ll Love for Banned Books Week 2015

Banned Books Week 2015 is Sept. 27–Oct. 3. And we love any celebration that involves swear words and inappropriate content! This year, we took a look at the most frequently banned books of 2014 to choose some of our favorites. What will you be reading? Check out the official Banned Books Week website for more information. And here’s our previous list of books to read for Banned Books Week. Saga Author: Brian Vaughan, Illustrator: Fiona Staples We can’t say enough good stuff about this innovative, poignant outer-space love story. In fact, the latest volume in this series, #5, is on [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:11-07:00September 24th, 2015|
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