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Lists
19 Books Set in Dreamy California
California books, they're undeniable! We love the Golden State, so here's a list of YA books set in California that make us dream of palm trees & sunshine.
16 Fairy Tale Retellings That Live Up to the Hype
From the twisted thrills to the swoony romance, fairy tale retellings manage it all! But which ones are best? These live up to all the hype!
17 Books About Starting Over
Sometimes, you just need a fresh start, a clean slate. Whatever your reason, check out this list of books about starting over!
19 Boarding School Books That Will Make You Wish You Went to One
Pack your bags, because these boarding school books are taking to the one place you always (maybe not-so-secretly) wish you could've gone!
All 408 Books In Rory Gilmore’s Reading List
Behold: Rory Gilmore's Complete Reading List! Yes, book nerds, we've finally done it. Check out how much your reading list is like Rory's!
33 Young Adult Books Set in a Different Time Period—For Fans of Any Era
If you've ever wanted to dive into the worlds of historical fiction books but couldn't find some for your favorite eras, we have your back!
21 Books That’ll Give Any Reader the Best Type of Small Town Comfort
These books show that you can be the main character of your own story—yes, even in small towns. Check out these amazing YA books set in small towns!
These 19 Books Have Southern Charm, and We Love Them for It
We love books with Southern charm! From Georgia peaches to horseback riding to small desert towns, these YA books set in the American South have us charmed!
The Best Books About a Chosen One From the Last 20 Years, According to Team Epic Reads
It's a classic trope for a reason! If you're looking for a hero to root for, here are 22 of our favorite Chosen One books from the last 20 years.
I Have to Admit, These YA Protagonists Are Smarter Than I’ll Ever Be
Do you ever read something and think, "wow, I could never." These protagonists are smarter and more clever than we'll ever be.
85 Young Adult Audiobooks That You Need to Listen to
Whoever said that young adult audiobooks don't count as real books just hasn't fallen in love with one yet. They've clearly never listened to these.
These Second Chance Romances Will Make You Believe in Love (Again)
Who doesn't love a second chance? These second chance romance books will make you believe in love (again). Start reading now!
19 YA Books Fueled by Revenge in the Best Way
Revenge is a dish best served… by a bold and determined YA character. When a novel centers around revenge we know we are in for a ride...
22 New YA Books by Black Authors to Support—Now and Always
Black voices matter, and February isn't the only month to read books by Black authors. Here are 22 new YA books by Black authors to support!
17 YA Non-Fiction Books That You Need to Be Reading
We love YA nonfiction books! It's the best of both worlds of reading—a story that grabs our attention and teaches us things we never knew.
18 Female Friendships in Young Adult Books That Gave Us Life
We're totally here for women supporting women—and that's why we rounded up some of our favorite female friendships in books for you!
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