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Do you love reading teen and YA fantasy books? Love YA fairytale retellings, fantasy books with fae characters, and books inspired by folklore from around the world? This is the book list for you: YA Books Inspired by Fairytales and Folklore🧚 🧙 🧚‍♀️ 🧝‍♀️

Vampires are back! Books like Twilight were popular in the 2010s and in the 2020s, teen vampire stories have risen from the dead to be hot again. My book list features classic teen vampire books like Twilight, Vampire Diaries and Vampire Academy AND new teen vampire stories that feature LGBTQ characters, new gender dynamics and new stories. If you love reading about vampires, you've got to check out this

Get ready to be spooked and intrigued with our list of the best young adult books about ghosts! Dive into teen ghost stories, young adult books about ghosts, and even teen paranormal romance with ghosts. These thrilling reads will have you questioning what's lurking in the shadows. 🎉Click to get the book list ... if you dare 👻

Paranormal

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If you're getting restless at home and need a fun family activity, check out my list of puzzles that you can buy from small businesses (and on Amazon.) I've found nature puzzles, travel puzzles and literary puzzles to keep you occupied while we are all safe at home!

Need a holiday movie to watch? Check out my list of Best (and Worst) Holiday Movies to Watch and use my holiday movie bingo card.

Holidays

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Are you ready to embark on a thrilling literary journey? Dive into our curated list of the best mystery books by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) authors. From heart-pounding thrillers to mind-bending puzzles, these books will keep you guessing until the final page. Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month by exploring these gripping novels by talented storytellers. Click to read the list!

Can't get enough of those mind-bending whodunit mysteries? 😍 We've got the key to the most gripping locked room mysteries that will leave you guessing until the very end! Don't be left in the dark – click to read the book list! 🔎

Are you looking for a thriller set in a contained neighborhood, where everyone around is a suspect? Check out my list of the Very Best Neighborhood Thrillers to Read!

Mysteries and Suspense

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It's been a year of a lot of natural disasters, like wildfires and extreme heat. Here's a list of young adult books featuring teens surviving the elements, from wilderness camp to earthquakes to plane crashes and more. Check out the list!

Looking for great young adult books that feature young women who love math, science, engineering, and tech?🔬 🔭 💻 Then you will love this book list, perfect for libraries, teacher, classroom libraries and more!

Check out my review of When We Were Magic, a book about a magical group of friends who helps one of their own after she accidentally kills someone.

Best of YA Book Lists

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Do you love books with royal romance? I have book lists of titles that feature fantasy royals, regular people falling in love with royals, fairy tale retellings and more!

Has the Coronation of King Charles inspired you to read up on royal coronations? I have the book list for you! The list features fiction and nonfiction, plus YA royal romance and more!

Are you crazy about books with a royal romance? These YA contemporary books feature a main character who has a surprising (and romantic) brush with royalty.

Books About Royalty

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Love a hockey romance filled with brawny guys? This one features a female hockey player with Olympic dreams who needs the help of a cranky but gorgeous coach on the men's team. Check it out!

Discover a list of exciting YA books all set in boarding schools. From secret societies to decades-old traditions, you'll love the atmosphere. This list of young adult books will transport you to boarding school life. The list includes mysteries, paranormal stories, and coming of age stories.

Do you love books about ivy covered campuses, secret societies, dark obsession - come check out my Dark Academic book list!

Rom Coms to Watch and Read

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Girl Detectives

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Discover the Best New Locked Room Mystery Books of 2024

Get ready to unravel the most intriguing and mind-boggling locked room mysteries of 2024! These captivating mystery books will have you on the edge of your seat, leaving you eagerly waiting for the final reveal. Includes titles that are free on Kindle Unlimited!

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Best Locked Room Mystery Books

Do you love a good locked room murder mystery book? This trope is a classic and I have an amazing list of locked room stories that will send a chill up your spine!

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Which Thrilling Summer Book Should You Read

POV: you love thriller books and are planning your summer reading list. I am ready to help. I run down five of the most hotly 🌞 anticipated books of this summer. Which one should you make room for in your carry-on or beach bag? Let's find out!

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17 Thrilling Books Set on Remote Islands

Island life can be so relaxing ... or deadly. In these 17 suspenseful books, an island getaway goes terribly wrong. There are deadly destination weddings, bachelorette parties gone bad, and reality shows that get all too real.

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Must Read Travel Thrillers

Love a murder mystery set on planes, trains, boats and road trips. Pack your bag and get ready for thrills and chills.

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YA Books Like 'Sixteen Candles

Craving a 1980s throwback rom-com? Dive into our list of 6 YA books that are perfect for fans of Sixteen Candles! These novels offer teen romance and (including some with LGBTQ romance) that'll have you feeling nostalgic and empowered. Don't miss out on these heartwarming reads set during family weddings! Get the list!🥂🍾 💍

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My Favorite Domestic Suspense Novels

Get ready to dive into the world of domestic suspense with this must-see book list inspired by the song Jolene! Find all of my favorite books in the domestic suspense genre and discover twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Books About Mental Health

Mental Health Matters: Life-Changing YA Fiction

Are you or a young adult you know struggling with mental health challenges? Our collection of award-winning YA books about mental health will provide insight into real-life experiences, foster empathy, and inspire hope. Dive into these powerful teen books about young adults facing mental health issues or thriving with them!

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📚👗💃 Dive into the Best Looks from Met Gala 2024!

Explore a treasure trove of glamorous looks at Met Gala 2024 AND look back at iconic 2010s YA Girls With Dresses book covers. 👉 Follow our board for endless reading inspiration! 🌟

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RSVP YES to these Wedding Mystery Books

Dive into our selection of Thrilling Wedding Mystery Books, where love stories are intertwined with intrigue and suspense. These page-turners will take you on a journey filled with twists and turns, keeping you captivated until the last page. My list includes suspenseful bachelorette parties and hen nights, scary weddings and horror honeymoons. RSPV yes and get reading!

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Top Domestic Suspense Books You Can't Put Down

Dive into the world of chilling domestic suspense and discover the most gripping stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat. From twisted family drama to haunting secrets hiding in ordinary homes, these best domestic thrillers will captivate your mind and stir your emotions.

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The Very Best YA Wedding Rom Coms

Swooning yet? Dive headfirst into love, laughter, and happily-ever-afters with our curated list of 6 NEW YA Wedding Rom Coms you won't want to miss! Whether it's a laugh-out-loud YA Rom Com book or a tender teen love story, these books have it all. Click 'Get the list' and prepare for your heart to flutter!

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Uncover the 66 Best Mysteries & Thrillers by AAPI Authors!

Looking for a spine-chilling read this spring? Dive into our curated list of 66 Mysteries and Thrillers by Asian and Pacific Islander Authors, curated just for you, by mystery expert Jen Ryland! 📚 Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and support diverse book talents all year long. Grab the list!

The Harmonies of Life: YA Books with Music Themes 🎵

📚✨ Dive into some young adult books with music themes, where notes turn into stories and melodies into characters. Join us as we journey through YA Books about rappers and DJs, classical musicians and singers. These books explors love, passion, and the universal language of music. Get ready to rock! 🎶

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🍷Fall in Love with Bridgerton-Inspired Books📚

Get swept off your feet with these fun and flirty books perfect for any book worm who can't get enough of Bridgerton! 😍🐝 Discover captivating historical romance books filled with scandals, intrigue, and romance just like your favorite show, Bridgerton! 📖💕