By Sarah Skilton, @Sarah_Skilton Part of the Focus on Short Fiction Series JH: Some ideas don't quite have the legs for a full novel, but they'd make perfect novellas. Sarah Skilton shares tips on how to write a memorable novella. Sarah Skilton is…

By Sarah Skilton, @Sarah_Skilton Part of the How They Do It Series JH: Great writing advice can come from the unlikeliest of places--including song lyrics. Sarah Skilton shares how studying Taylor Swift lyrics can teach a writer a lot about good…

By Sarah Skilton, @Sarah_Skilton Part of The Writer's Life Series JH: Teaming up with a fellow writer can be a great way to share the writing burden and produce more books. Sarah Skilton shares thoughts and tips on things to consider when considering…

The Starless Sea, by Erin Morgenstern In this love letter to books and the power of stories to transform and make sense of our lives, The Night Circus author introduces us to graduate student and bibliophile Zachary Rawlins, who discovers a magical…

Royal Holiday, by Jasmine Guillory An impromptu mother-daughter trip to England to style a duchess for the holidays? So much yes. Guillory’s fourth book centers on an older protagonist, 50-something Vivian Forest, whose daughter Maddie (last seen in…

Hardcover $26.99 A Dog’s Promise, by W. Bruce Cameron Can’t get enough of Bailey, the loyal and lovable dog from A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey (both of which were adapted into films)? Good news: he’s back, inhabiting the form of a new dog, and…

September brings with it a whirlwind of fantasy reads, romances, murder mysteries, and contemporary fables about finding one’s place in the world amid family pressure and societal oppression. Two debut novelists make a splash: David Yoon tackles the…

The Testaments, by Margaret Atwood The long-awaited sequel to Atwood’s groundbreaking 1985 novel The Handmaid’s Tale promises to answer all the questions readers (and viewers of Hulu’s adaptation) continue to grapple with. Here’s what we know: it’s…

The final week of August brings a graphic novel from Rainbow Rowell as well as a debut YA about a young woman who can hack people’s memories. Moira Fowley-Doyle is back with an intense and thought-provoking look at reproductive rights, and two novels…

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph, by Brandy Colbert Dove “Birdie” Randolph lives in Chicago with her tight-knit family, above the hair salon they own and operate. She’s dedicated to being the perfect daughter, even if that means sacrificing her own…

The Downstairs Girl, by Stacey Lee Lee has made a name for herself as a must-read author of YA historical fiction, having tackled the 1906 San Francisco earthquake (Outrun the Moon) and the Oregon Trail of 1849 (Under a Painted Sky) with vigor and…

Tiny Pretty Things, by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton This might seem like the obvious place to start, but if you haven’t already read (or recently reread!) this dance drama—pitched as Pretty Little Liars meets Black Swan—well then, get…

Let’s say you’ve set a personal goal of reading two YA books per day this week. There will still be four more after that to entice you! August is that amazing. Those of you who’ve been waiting all year for certain book twos to arrive are in for a…

NOOK Book $2.99 Announcing Trouble, by Amy Fellner Dominy (August 5) In this fresh, heartfelt, sports-themed romance, baseball expert Josie has turned off her love for the game ever since her dad ditched the family for a shot at the big leagues. So…

Thrills, chills, a trio of sequels, and an original love story set in the world of Star Wars will have YA fans eagerly devouring this month’s new reads. A special edition of Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 smash, Children of Blood and Bone, will prepare readers…

The Merciful Crow, by Margaret Owen As future chieftain of the Crows, Fie is well-versed in bone magic and mercy killing; her low caste group is both necessary and despised for the work they do in handling the unpleasant consequences of the Sinner’s…

Hardcover $28.00 The Inn, by James Patterson and Candice Fox Aussie author Candice Fox usually joins forces with James Patterson for their Oz-set Detective Harriet Blue series, but this time, the duo sets the action in a quiet town outside Boston.…

Hardcover $17.99 Arrival of Someday, by Jen Malone High school senior Lia is tough, athletic, and full of spirit, a combination that’s served her well as a jammer on the local roller derby team. She rarely thinks about the rare liver disorder she was…