Just in case you aren’t familiar with the game already, we have also talked about how to play it. But for the purposes of today, I’ll assume you already play it (and want more like it). One last thing: nine out of these ten games can be played online. One is an actual app, but believe me when I tell you that it’s absolutely worth the storage space in your phone....
There you have it: 10 amazing YA books like They Both Die At the End for your shelves. I know these books will be very popular in my library, I’m sure they will be popular in yours as well! Well, that’s a bummer. Cate decides to try and find her estranged father while Jesse doesn’t seem to care if the world explodes around them. Adeem has to look inside himself to try to forgive his sister who abandoned him several years before....
For me, I see this happening in three general categories: First, the books that I couldn’t appreciate fully because I was just too young to grasp the entire message. I grew up in a Catholic family that, compared to others, may have been considered “strict” or “sheltered.” There are many books I have re-experienced as an adult and had that “OH!” moment of realization. Second, are the books that we loved as kids (or to be fair, may have been told to love) that now as an adult feel weird and manipulative....
From Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes Velvet was the Night, a stylish noir about crime, passion, and murder set against the backdrop of protest and political drama in 1970s Mexico. When the neighbor of a daydreaming secretary disappears under suspicious circumstances, she finds herself searching for the missing woman, meeting up with a lonesome gangster, and journeying deeper into Leonora’s secret life of student radicals and dissidents....
Why are new short stories for high school students important? In education, we are constantly selling the idea of acquiring knowledge. Teens’ attention is being fought over by exponentially more distractions than they were even as recently as ten years ago. Instead of complaining about “kids these days” and taking the “when I was your age” stance, educators need to learn to adapt and offer students high interest stories that they can use to develop their own ideas....
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The Matrix brought cyberpunk to the forefront and incorporated martial arts and philosophical themes pertaining to existentialism and self-discovery. Science fiction explores probable realities, meaning that while the worlds are generally futuristic or even alternative, they are still reflections of our own. The Matrix put a mirror in front of its viewers and makes them question their why they want to better themselves, why they fear being controlled, and even why they value decadence....
Clementine “Clemmie” Lakefield leads a simple life in her retirement community in Sun City, South Carolina. She plays cards, substitute teaches, and has learned to text with her niece and nephew; but Clemmie is not who she says she is. Behind her carefree facade, she is hiding a lifetime of secrets. When Clemmie’s curmudgeonly neighbor goes missing, Clemmie suddenly finds herself thrust into the spotlight at the center of a dangerous conspiracy....
As the only child of the infamous Dark Lord Elithor, twelve-year-old Clementine has been groomed since birth to be the best Evil Overlord she can be. But everything changes the day her father is cursed by a mysterious rival. Now, Clementine must not only search for a way to break the curse, but also take on the full responsibilities of the Dark Lord. As Clementine forms her first friendships and discovers more about her own magic, she starts to question everything she’s been taught....
For some people this is as easy as introducing your kid to an age-appropriate Batman comic, but that might not work for very young readers or for kids who aren’t drawn to superheroes. Fortunately, there is more than one way to introduce your little one to the comic world. For example, lots of comic creators have a side gig writing and illustrating children’s books, which makes so much sense to me—comics have a lot in common with children’s literature....
This is the power of literary podcasts. These shows give us inside information about our favorite authors or connect to books that end up being our favorites for the rest of our life. They can comfort us on our bad days and make us feel joy when we need it. They can educate us and give us new insight. But podcasting isn’t easy, and especially for indie podcasters, these shows are a labor of love....
Book Riot is teaming up with Harlequin.com to giveaway a Kindle Oasis to one lucky winner! Here’s a little more about Harlequin.com: Harlequin.com is the official Harlequin book site. Join us to see the newest novels, read exclusive free stories from Harlequin authors, connect with our community of romance book lovers, meet your favorite authors, buy romance books online and more! Want more 3 on a YA Theme? We’ve got you covered....
Simon Snow, saved the world… Now what? Road Trip!! WAYWARD SON, now on sale from RAINBOW ROWELL the #1 bestselling author of Carry On. Named one of Entertainment Weekly’s “Biggest Titles of the Season” and one of Bustle’s “Most Anticipated New Books” His hero’s journey may be over, but Simon’s life has just begun. The only thing better than finding a great book to read is learning that it’s part of a series....
Now, I get it. The man is still recovering from once wearing a beige suit; there’s no way he’s going to recommend “smut;” but let’s just say he was willing to read some romance titles. What books would he read? Well, I have no idea, but I do have some suggestions for him. Romance is my most-read genre, so I feel supremely qualified to make these recommendations. (I feel like a fraud, and am grateful that the President will probably never see this....
Book Riot is teaming up with Harlequin.com to giveaway a Nook GlowLight Plus to one lucky reader! To enter, simply fill out the form and subscribe to the Harelquin.com newsletter. Here’s a little more about our sponsor: Harlequin.com is the official Harlequin book site. Join us to see the newest romance novels, read exclusive free stories from Harlequin authors, connect with our community of romance book lovers, meet your favorite authors, buy romance books online and more!...
This post originally ran September 21, 2016. Monsters under the bed. Monsters in the closet. Monsters in the woods. Sea monsters. Otherworldly monsters. When we want to drive home how horrible a person’s actions are, we call them a monster. The old explorers and cartographers marked off unexplored areas with the ominous phrase, “Here there be monsters.” We reminisce fondly about the classic monster movies of the 1930s and ’40s....
I’ve reached out to AAPI-owned bookstores around the country and put together this list of shops you can support. Plus, straight from the owners and staff of some of the stores, I got the scoop on some of the AAPI-authored novels, memoirs, and nonfiction titles they love and can’t wait for you to read, too. A Good Used Book Based in Los Angeles, A Good Used Book is operated by a small but mighty team of four, including co-founders Jenny Yang and Chris Capizzi....
Illumicrate x Fable and Black Pin Club Does your giftee love fandom? Help them wear it on their sleeve! This is a relatively recent subscription box, but it already looks very promising. Past pin themes have included Harry Potter and Three Dark Crowns. Book(ish) Box This monthly subscription does include a book, but there’s so much more packed into its stylish and attractive box! Expect pins, artwork, collectables, and extra-special editions of the books you love....
My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Francesca Sanna This is quite possibly THE most fitting picture book for a celebration of Earth Day. This book features gorgeous die-cut pages of ‘Earth’ (personified in the book as a little girl with long flowing hair and big eyes) and takes readers through the seasons and different natural landscapes over the Earth. The book is a wonderful celebration of what the Earth provides and does for us, but be warned — this should only be handled by children who have learnt to use their ‘gentle hands’ (well, at least I think it’s too gorgeous to be ripped and torn)....
The classic example of horror in comics is Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series, followed by the ongoing Locke & Key from Joe Hill. But in recent years, horror writers and artists have been honing their craft and getting even better. From American Vampire, Outcast, Nailbiter, and Pretty Deadly to Monstress, Harrow County, Descender, and Injection, horror comics (and creators) have been evolving. I’ve mentioned some of my favorite horror comics in the past, in the context of larger horror lists, but here are (in my humble opinion) the 12 best horror comics that will really scare the crap out of you....
