Thunderhead Author Neal Shusterman, As Interviewed By His Characters
Today we welcome New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman to the blog. Thunderhead, the follow-up to his stellar, Printz…
Today we welcome New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman to the blog. Thunderhead, the follow-up to his stellar, Printz…
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It’s a tricky thing, picking out your favorite liars in YA. By definition, most of the time, the best liars…
One of the things we adore most about YA books is that the emotional arcs lives by the characters can be…
Check out the nearest movie theater, and odds are good you’ll find a superhero movie on the marquee. From Superman vs.…
We all have images that come to mind when we think of iconic characters such as the Queen of Hearts, Black…
Archie Andrews, “America’s Typical Teenager,” is back and better than ever. Andrews and his close-knit group of friends and frenemies—looking…
What’s that wailing sound? The souls of the damned trying to escape hell? No, just millions of Supernatural fans crying…
Becoming a grandparent is a remarkable experience that many people report as rejuvenating, bringing fresh purpose to people who have…
One of the themes this season on HBO’s sharply comedic Girls has been “Grow up.” (Or at least, “pretend to be capable…
The classic meet-cute can be the best part of a love story, or the most cringe-worthy. The more awkward, quirky, or…
It’s that time of year, when bright-eyed seniors on the verge of leaving the academic coop put together their yearbook…
Welcome to the Book Nerd’s Guide to Life! Every other week, we convene in this safe place to discuss the…