I can’t believe how fast this last week flew by, but it was a very busy week on our end. As usual, spending all week running around to appointments and then taking care of Mom after an outpatient procedure. Mom is recovering nicely, and I got to take […]| Leah's Books
As we catch up on summer cover reveals here on The Booked Shelf, we are delighted to spotlight the cover to NYT Bestselling author Emiko Jean’s 2026 YA romance, Love Me Tomorrow, initially re…| The Booked Shelf
What a summer! Jeffery’s performance of Rap It Up! at the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools National Training in Knoxville, wowed the crowd and led a CDF staffer to proclaim…| children's books by the weatherfords
Stories about missed opportunities, second chances, mistakes made and learned, Someone In Time is a masterpiece made up of several short, unforgettable time-travel romances.| The Keysmash Blog
Marginalized & diverse authors now more than ever need all the support they can get! According to Publishers Weekly summer 2025 Financial Report, sales of Young Adult Fiction “inched up only 0.1%” despite an estimated over 2.0 million copies sold. If you are able to financially you should be prioritizing POC + BIPOC and marginalized… Continue reading How Pre-Orders Support Diverse Authors & 3 Ways You Can Help As A Reader| The Booked Shelf
As of June 10, Tashie Bhuiyan through Instagram the cover to her first speculative YA romance novel titled Right As Rain, which is set to be published in 2026! It follows a Desi girl named Megh liv…| The Booked Shelf
Alive and Beating Author: Rebecca Wolf Genre: Literary Fiction Publication Date: March 11, 2025 Publisher: Arbitrary Press Thank you to Rebecca Wolf for sending me a copy of this book in exchange f…| Leah's Books
Hi! I took the last few Tuesdays off, and have been prioritizing my health and really focusing on relaxation. This week’s topic came from Joanne @ Portobello Book Blog, and its about books with hon…| Leah's Books
The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club Author: Gloria Chao Genre: Cozy Mystery Publication Date: June 24, 2025 Publisher: MIRA Series: Hu Done It #1 Thank you to NetGalley and MIRA for providing me with an …| Leah's Books
I’m glad that May was an easier month for me, because it gave me some power to get through the stressful month of June. I spent a lot of time preparing for and having procedures, getting bloodwork,…| Leah's Books
In 1995, my first book, Juneteenth Jamboree, was released by Lee and Low Books. At the time, it was the first and only children’s book on the first African-American holiday. I did not imagine…| children's books by the weatherfords
The Master Jeweler Author: Weina Dai Randel Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: June 24, 2025 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Thank you to NetGalley and Brilliance Audio for providing me with a…| Leah's Books
I am so moved (excuse the pun) that WHEN I MOVE was chosen for the Horn Book summer reading list and that WHIRLIGIGS: THE WONDROUS WINDMILLS OF VOLLIS SIMPSON’S IMAGINATION has been nominated for the 2026 North Carolina Children’s Book Award.. Jeffery and I are both stoked that RAP IT UP!–our first authorial collaboration–received a […]| children's books by the weatherfords
Jeffery and I are so grateful that our ancestors reclaimed narratives will be amplified through KIN’s selection as the 2025 One Maryland One Book. We can almost feel our ancestors smiling down on us. Stay tuned for details of related activities. Thank you, Maryland Humanities.| children's books by the weatherfords
My Name is Emilia del Valle Author: Isabel Allende Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: May 6, 2025 Publisher: Ballantine Books Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for providing me w…| Leah's Books
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn (The Legendborn Cycle #1) Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (Simon Teen) Release Date: September 15, 2020 Pages: 502 Cover Illustrator: Hillary Wilson Available to or…| 24hryabookblog
Find your next great read with our online book club! Yes, I primarily do reviews of books for children and teens, but I also love to read grownup books. Several years ago, I started an online book club, which has evolved into a low-stress, supportive group of book lovers from around the world. I love... -Read More- The post Find Your Next Great Read: ADM Global Reads for Grownups 2025 appeared first on All Done Monkey.| All Done Monkey
It’s spring time 😄, which I’m happy for (despite suffering from allergy and sinus problems) since that means things are in bloom, outside is looking pretty, it’s getting warmer, and my houseplants …| Zezee With Books
Horror is one of the most popular genres out there, considering that films which rake in $100 million dollars yearly. With the fast-paced plots, gripping suspense, eerie settings and plenty of edge-of-your-seat chills, this genre has a way of keeping you turning the pages! On The Booked Shelf we’re spotlighting 12 Young Adult books in… Continue reading 10+ YA Horror Books For Your TBR| The Booked Shelf
On March 7, in collaboration with Goodreads, Sue Lynn Tan, USA Today and Sunday Times Bestselling adult fantasy author, revealed the cover to her forthcoming YA fantasy romance debut, Never Ever Af…| The Booked Shelf
Blood on Her Tongue Author: Johanna van Veen Genre: Horror Publication Date: March 25, 2025 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing me an ARC of th…| Leah's Books
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if, instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Th…| Leah's Books
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if, instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Th…| Leah's Books
WHEN I MOVE, my upcoming book for the youngest readers. releases April 29, 2025. Illustrated by Alea Marley, this picture book will get kids moving and imagining! Bouncy rhymes will inspire little …| children's books by the weatherfords
Hello everyone! This week is a Halloween freebie and I’m really excited to see what everyone’s creative brains came up with. I’m going to focus my list on the spooky and even slightly scary books t…| Leah's Books
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if, instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Th…| Leah's Books
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if, instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Th…| Leah's Books
August has been hot and humid here in New York, just like it has been basically everywhere. I’ve still been spending a lot of time inside the house, but lately I have had fatigue that is off the ch…| Leah's Books
Immortal Dark Author: Tigest Girma Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: September 3, 2024 Publisher: Hachette Audio Series: Immortal Dark Trilogy #1 Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for provid…| Leah's Books
Mistress of Lies Author: KM Enright Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: August 13, 2024 Publisher: Orbit Series: The Age of Blood #1 Thank you to Orbit and Angela Man for sending me an ARC of this boo…| Leah's Books
Between Dragons and Their Wrath Author: Devin Madson Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: July 27, 2024 Publisher: Orbit Series: Shattered Kingdom Trilogy #1 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me wit…| Leah's Books
The Phoenix Keeper Author: S.A. MacLean Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: August 13, 2024 Publisher: Orbit Thank you to Orbit, NetGalley, and Angela Man for providing me with a copy of this ARC in e…| Leah's Books
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man Author: Emmanuel Acho Genre: Nonfiction/Social Sciences Publication Date: November 10, 2020 Publisher: Macmillan Audio ★★★★★ “You cannot fix a problem y…| Leah's Books
Diving deeper into Between Two Moons by Aisha Abdel Gawad, an authentic portrayal of Muslim immigrant experiences.| The Keysmash Blog
Hello bookish friends! 🌱✨ I’m back with a TBR list on the blog! I’ve been taking my time with reading books this year and haven’t established a set reading list during the last fe…| 24hryabookblog
It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means—time for another Top Ten Tuesday post! This week’s prompt comes from Cathy @ What Cathy Read Next, and I’m already excited to hop around and see what ever…| Leah's Books
Castle of the Cursed Author: Romina Garber Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: July 30, 2024 Publisher: Wednesday Books Thank you to NetGalley, Wednesday Books, and Macmillan Audio for providing me wi…| Leah's Books
Benji Zeb is a Ravenous Werewolf Author: Deke Moulton Genre: MG Fantasy Publication Date: July 2, 2024 Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada …| Leah's Books
Flawlessly intriguing, intense and riveting, Where Sleeping Girls Lie explores painful truths about girlhood, rape culture, and misogyny.| The Keysmash Blog
Book adaptations are these days seeming less like a rarity, but especially in Young Adult there seems to be a constant flux when it comes to the genres we see mostly on screen ― the late 200’…| 24hryabookblog
A swooning epic romance , This Is How You Lose The Time War is a story about a forbidden love that literally withstands the tests of time.| The Keysmash Blog