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17 Books That Will Have Music Lovers Singing to the High Heavens

Here's a list of books for music lovers that will be sure to inspire and empower you. From rap to punk to K-pop to ‘70s music, we’ve got you covered!

22 Heartbreaking, Angsty Romances That Will Beautifully Shatter Your Heart

If you’re looking for YA books that will make you sob, find yourself, and explore the depths of loss and love, then we have recs for you!

There’s a New Book for Every Type of Romantic This Summer

This summer, love is in the air in the form of new love stories that you, dear reader, deserve. Whatever type of romantic you are, you'll love these books!

18 Mermaid-Filled Books Perfect for Your Next Trip to the Beach

Take these books with mermaids beachside and prepare to become part of their magical, mystical world! New adventures await you...

What YA Book is This Quote From?

We might be a little biased, but we think YA is an incredible genre. YA books have the ability to...

Which Becky Albertalli Character Are You?

To know a Becky Albertalli character is to love them, flaws and all.  Becky Albertalli knows how to write a...

17 Forbidden Love Books to Read and Root For

The forbidden love trope is the slow-burn we need. Featuring stories about princesses, K-pop stars, and otherworldly beings, read on!

27 Books Featuring Jewish Protagonists

May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Let's celebrate by reading these fantastic YA books featuring Jewish protagonists (this month & always!)

40 YA Book Titles That Are Mind-Blowingly Creative

There’s no denying the power of a truly great book title. So let’s take a moment to appreciate this list of the best and most intriguing YA book titles!

20 YA Book Characters with Secret Lives

It's hard to live a double-life, but we can live vicarously through our favorite book characters with secret lives!

8 Exciting Books to Read If You’re a Fan of Percy Jackson

Have you heard the news? Rick Riordan is gracing us with a new installment of the Percy Jackson series with...

23 YA Books about First-Generation American Teens

Being a first-generation American teen is complex experience, and we've compiled a list of YA books that delve into it. Pick one up and start reading now!

What YA Book to Read Based on Your Favorite Rom Com

If you’re itching for a read that will fill you with the same warm emotions as your fave Broadway show, look no further! Here are some YA book recs for you.

15 Inspiring Reads Navigating Sexual Assault and Survival

These are the YA books that put the #MeToo conversation front and center and provides perspective and solidarity, because we all deserve to have our voices be heard.

36 Slow Burn Romances We Are Burning For

We are obsessed with the slow-burn romance (which often but does not always include friends-to-lovers.) If you don't like slow-burn, you should reconsider.

44 Books with Love Triangles That We Simply Adore

Love is messy, and few books capture that sentiment as well as these epic YA romances. These love triangle books are the best in the game!

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