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28 Alternate History YA Books That Prove It’s One of the Best Genres
Alternate historical fiction teaches you a bit of actual history—just with some magic or dragons thrown in. Here's some YA alternate history books to read!
16 YA Books To Read If You’re A Fan of Colleen Hoover
If you’ve been reading Colleen Hoover’s books and are craving a similar fix but in the YA range, we’ve got a ton of recommendations for you.
9 Books With Fierce Women Leaders Like ‘Black Panther’
We’ve gathered a few of our favorite books that feature strong female protagonists, many of which remind us of our favorite Black Panther women.
23 Funny YA Books That Will Make You LOL
We could definitely use a laugh. What about you? These funny YA books are guaranteed to make you LOL every time. Start reading now!
Take Our ‘Whiteout’ Quiz To Find Out If You’ll Have a Summer or Winter Romance!
Based on 'Whiteout' from bestselling authors Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon!
14 Classic Retellings Reimagined With BIPOC Characters
These are diverse retellings of the classic stories we grew up with! There’s something in here for everyone—fantasy, romance, horror, and more.
13 Books to Read at Midnight in Honor of Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ Album
It's your resident Epic Reads Swiftie. We're not okay in preparation for Taylor Swift's album 'Midnights' and we'll be reading these books in the meantime.
39 YA Fantasy Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Season
There's so much to love about the different seasons, including ya fantasy books recs based on your favorite season! Start reading now.
I Am Begging You to Read These Amazing YA Sci-Fi Novels
Science fiction has taken over pop culture—and I'm ready for these heartstopping YA sci-fi novels to do the same. You need to read these!
31 Must-Read Fairy Tale Mash-Ups For Every Reader
Whether or not you are a fan of the classics or their modernized reboots, it’s hard not to be captivated...
Fall in Love with ‘A Thousand Heartbeats’ by Kiera Cass!
Are you ready to fall in love with an enemies-to-lovers romance? Start reading this sneak peek of 'A Thousand Heartbeats' by Kiera Cass!
Play a Game of ‘Would You Rather: Book Nerd Edition’ Now!
No two book lovers are the same. Some prefer hardcover, others prefer paperback. Some refuse to read series until all...
17 YA Books to Read If You’re a Fan of Squid Game
When Squid Game came out in Fall 2021, it quickly became Netflix’s No. 1 show of all time, with 1.65...
16 YA Books That Deal With Domestic Violence
These YA books explore the serious issue of domestic violence with nuance and care. Start reading now. You are not alone.
13 Books That Prove You Don’t Have to Choose Between Romance and Sci-Fi
Sci-fi romance isn’t a new subgenre, but it has been vastly underappreciated for quite some time. Some would dare speak...
A Literary History of Witches, With 11 Spellbinding Book Recommendations
Witches may be everywhere in pop culture now, (and thank the goddess!) but their history wasn't always so bright. Check out the literary history of witches!
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