8 BFF Reads: Characters' friendships you won't want to miss

Whether you’ve had one best friend your whole life or a crazy, mix-matched group of buds, there’s always that one person you can fall back on. A few of our fave authors are bringing these same personalities to their novel’s pages. Check out these...

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Head back to the Civil War era with Sugar

Summer is a time for relaxation and running free with friends. But Jewell Parker Rhodes reveals it wasn’t always so easy for girls like Sugar. Rhodes’ new novel Sugar is the story of a girl growing up on a sugar plantation in Civil...

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7 fresh books you've gotta read this summer

Need a book to dive into this summer on the beach? Choose one of our freshest picks! Make sure you’ve slapped on the sunscreen, though, because once you start reading one of these, you’ll be in your chair all day long. ...

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Music lovers unite with The Lucy Variations

Sara Zarr’s new novel, The Lucy Variations, offers a balance of drama, music and self-discovery. Regardless of her prodigy status, 16-year-old Lucy Beck-Moreau is unable to save her elderly piano teacher from a stroke. And then her own grandmother isn’t doing too well, and Lucy’s friend...

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8 books we'd totally read with Mom

You are never too old to snuggle up with Mom and read one of your faves. Whether you read aloud to each other or flip through the pages quietly, it’s always fun to get wrapped up in a convo about the best part...

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The Sweetest Dark: Magic, history and romance

Packed with inspiring romance, exhilarating magic and some fascinating history of England during the early 1900s, The Sweetest Dark by Shana Abé takes you on the rich journey of Lora Jones’ childhood. Sixteen-year-old Lora is no ordinary girl. As a young child, she was found...

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7 books to keep you in the green spirit

As the spring flowers are blooming, it’s easy to get inspired to do some good for the earth. And even though we just celebrated Earth Day this past Monday, you can still keep the eco-chic vibe alive. Check out these books that will...

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Hop on an adventure with The Sasquatch Escape

Looking for an adventurous book loaded with imagination and fun? Well, the first book of The Sasquatch Escape series called The Imaginary Veterinary is the perfect book for you. One summer, 10-year-old Ben Silverstein is stuck living with his grandfather in the saddest...

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Calling all book babes: Pretty book crafts to do this weekend

Are you a book lover who has so many books lying around that you don’t know what to do with them? Don’t worry! We’ve got some awesome DIY crafts to make your book collection more exciting. Spice up your storage space Make...

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When the Butterflies Came: Equal parts mystery and fantasy

Looking for both mystery and fantasy? When the Butterflies Came is the perfect combo. Tara Doucet is a seemingly average girl with normal problems, like fighting with her loud, angry older sister. But after the death of her beloved Grammy Claire, Tara's life...

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