Hey YA Readers!
For as much as I am not a fan of the weather getting downright chilly, we have had so many days filled with gorgeous sunlight here in the upper Midwest recently. Though days may be getting shorter, that light is energizing and satisfying in a way the midsummer sun just is not.
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Let’s dive into what you’re here for, though: books, books, and more books.
Bookish Goods
Moon Embosser by Stampmyworld
If you’re in the market for a fancy embosser to ensure your book collection remains in your possession, this moon option is an excellent one. There is an option here for a regular stamp as well if you don’t want to go the embossed route. Yes, you can personalize either option! $35 and up.
New Releases
For this week’s new paperback releases, I decided to stick to a theme. Both of the books below are short story collections, but they are done in very different ways. The first is a collection of standalone stories, while the second weaves each of the stories into a bigger narrative.
If you’d like the full list of YA paperback releases today, pop on over here.
Tasting Light by A. R. Capetta (Edited by), Wade Roush (Edited by)
This collection of science fiction short stories has two clear selling points. First, the premise is the question of what the future could look like with the help of technology. Second, the lineup of authors is out of this world good. You’ll get work from K. Ancrum, Elizabeth Bear, A.R. Capetta, Charlotte Nicole Davis, Nasugraq Rainey Hopson, A.S. King, E.C. Myers, Junauda Petrus-Nasah, and Wendy Xu.
Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Nicola Yoon, Angie Thomas, and Ashley Woodfolk
Twelve teens are out to help a friend make a giant apology, but then, Atlanta is struck by a snowstorm. Will they be able to make it happen? This is a sweet winter romance told through several voices, perspectives, and, of course, packed with feelings.
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter.
YA Book News
As we’re heading into the holiday season, anticipate this section to be smaller than usual. We’ll see plenty of stories, though, as the new year kicks off and we enter deep into awards season.
- Upcoming YA science fiction, fantasy, and horror reads for your TBR.
- An interesting read from YA author Jordyn Taylor on using her work–and YA more broadly–to fight toxic masculinity.
- Do you think The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will bring a YA revival to theaters? I won’t lie: I don’t think so.
- In defense of the late-’00s series The Clique. This was a great read, especially for someone who was a teen librarian during the heyday of this series.
As always, thanks for hanging out. We’ll see you with some great book deals on Saturday and with a new newsletter on Monday.
Until then, happy reading!
–Kelly Jensen, who is on her way to a long weekend away from home with a pile of books to enjoy. Hooray!