#ireadya

[ireadyabooks]

Solitaire by Alice Oseman: Read an Excerpt!

The amazing novel that introduced Nick and Charlie from HEARTSTOPPER -- and the unforgettable Tori Spring.

Tori Spring isn't sure how to be happy again. Then she meets Michael Holden, and they try to unmask the mysterious Solitaire (and survive high school) in Alice Oseman's stunning, unflinchinghonest debut novel, which first introduced her fan-favorite Heartstopper characters Nick and Charlie.

READ AN EXCERPT

Solitaire by Alice Oseman by I Read YA

here

Solitaire by Alice Oseman by I Read YA

GET YOUR COPY

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Indiebound

Bookshop.org

Books-a-Million

Target

Walmart

Kobo

Google Play

Apple Books

[-outofcontext-]

Hell Followed With Us #OutOfContext

[taylor-reads-books]

“He couldn’t help it. He went where she led, like a paper kite on a string. He was hopelessly caught, twisted in her branches. His line tangled. His spine splintered. His sail all in tatters. There was no clean way to work himself free.” —Kelly Andrew, The Whispering Dark •——————————————————————————• The whispering Dark was @owlcrate’s book pick for October’s box! This edition has an exclusive cover, and foil design on the hard cover by @paperbackbones and art on the dust jacket by @kivbui December’s Owlcrate will be shipping out early, which is perfect for Christmas gifts! Get your box today and use my code TAYLOR15 to save on your first box! •——————————————————————————• #owlcrate #ocshadows22 #thewhisperingdark #kellyandrew #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #beautifulbooks #darkacademia #constantreader #bibliophile #bookaddict #booklove #readersofig #ireadya #bookcommunity #bookishlife #booklove https://www.instagram.com/p/ClpcD3qLyVB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[starlightbooktales]

“Most of all, I hate you because I think of you. Often. It's disgusting, and I can't stop” Holly Black » how many books have you read this year? hello my friends, So far I have read 107 books! My reading goal was 100, so I’m just happy to be done with that. It’s been a nice solid reading year for me so far! ♡ i will forever regret not finishing my collection of the B&N editions of The Folk of the Air books. » hashtags:. #thefolkoftheair #hollyblack #thecruelprince #thewickedking #thequeenofnothing #tithe #thedarkestpartoftheforest #igreads #vscoreads #bookseries #princecardan #booksofinstagram #yabooks #yabooklover #ireadya #booklove #bookphoto #instagramreads #igreaders #bibliophile #bookstagram #igbooks #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #bookworm #bookishflatlay (at Boise, Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1cVT3BAAu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lipstickstainedwhiskey]

I’m hooked on this book and I am hoping that I can stay hooked . The pile of unfinished books is getting bigger. It’s a little embarrassing 🙈 Has anyone read this? And how did you like it? #book #bookstagram #bookworm #bookish #booknerd #bookporn #bookphotography #booknow #booklover #readingismagic #whatimreading#bibliophile #booklove #bookworm #reader #booklove #bookporn #bookphoto #ireadya #bookish #bookblogger #booksandflowers #booklove #coverlove #lovebooks #bookobsessed #letsread (at Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmb-2YGL9dn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymbryan]

Blog Tour Spotlight: THE LIBRARY OF BROKEN WORLDS by Alaya Dawn Johnson (w/ #giveaway)!

Welcome to Book-Keeping and my stop on the Rockstar Book Tours blog tour for The Library of Broken Worlds by Alaya Dawn Johnson! I’ve got all the book and author details, plus an excerpt, for you below; there’s also a giveaway so be sure to read to the end!

About the Book

title: The Library of Broken Worlds author: Alaya Dawn Johnson publisher: Scholastic Press release date: 6 June 2023

A girl matches wits with a war god in this kaleidoscopic, thought-provoking tale of oppression and the cost of peace, where stories hide within other stories, and narrative has the power to heal -- or to burn everything in its path -- from World Fantasy Award–winning author Alaya Dawn Johnson.

A girl and a god, alone in communion...

In the winding underground tunnels of the Library, the great peacekeeper of the three systems, a heinous secret lies buried -- and Freida is the only one who can uncover it. As the daughter of a Library god, Freida has spent her whole life exploring the Library's ever-changing tunnels and communing with the gods. Her unparalleled access makes her unique -- and dangerous.

When Freida meets Joshua, a Tierran boy desperate to save his people, and Nergüi, a disciple from a persecuted religious minority, Freida is compelled to help them. But in order to do so, she will have to venture deeper into the Library than she has ever known. There she will discover the atrocities of the past, the truth of her origins, and the impossibility of her future.

With the world at the brink of war, Freida embarks on a journey to fulfill her destiny, one that pits her against an ancient war god. Her mission is straightforward: Destroy the god before he can rain hellfire upon thousands of innocent lives -- if he doesn't destroy her first.

Add to Goodreads Purchase the Book

About the Author

Alaya Dawn Johnson is an award-winning short story writer and the author of seven novels for adults and young adults. Her most recent novel for adults, Trouble the Saints, won the 2021 World Fantasy Award for best novel. Her debut short story collection, Reconstruction, was an Ignyte Award and a Hurston/Wright Legacy Award finalist. Her debut YA novel The Summer Prince was longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, and the follow-up Love Is the Drug was awarded the Andre Norton Nebula Award. Her short stories have appeared in many magazines and anthologies, most notably the title story in The Memory Librarian, in collaboration with Janelle Monáe. She lives in Oaxaca, Mexico. 

Connect with Alaya: Linktree | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Excerpt

By the time Samlin left me three weeks later, I felt like a blindfolded animal: confused, disoriented, ready to bite. I cried for days and sent him increasingly desperate messages until I realized he would never respond to me again. Nadi told me I’d forget about him, that everyone had to fall in love for the first time, that it would get better. I wanted to believe zir. But I was shivering, growing into ice, drifting into an empty sea. I didn’t know how to say what I was feeling. I hardly knew how to feel it.

Nadi had little time for me in those days. Ze was sequestered at a diplomatic round table with the Mahām leadership to address recent protests about their Treaty-condemned occupation of the Miuri moon. I didn’t push. The thought of telling Nadi precisely what had happened or not happened in that nanodrop made my guts twist like wet rope and my head fill with cotton. Better Iemaja, I decided. Better a god who barely understands the minutiae of human affairs and only speaks in communion.

I walked inside her because I had seen myself in Samlin’s deep eyes and hated that reflection. Freida the sweet. Freida the beautiful. Freida, once an excellent find but now inconvenient, twitchy, withdrawn, and desperate. I was beginning to see myself as they did, all those who stared and stared and saw nothing behind my eyes but a dark mirror. What was my heart, what were my bones, what were my constellations of synapses firing, lighting up my soul? Nadi insisted I was human, but even so, I had been left to freeze out in the ocean because no one thought I was worth any more. I was afraid, Nameren, so very afraid that they were right.

I had begun in Kohru, the artery of childhood and discovery and, in some ways, rebellion. But I was now in unknown capillaries. Some passages were so narrow that I had to get on my belly to pass through, the stone warm against my exposed skin. Sometimes the crystal would crack and water would bubble through the seams and I would slurp it down. It tasted of moonlight and copal and stillness. I told Iemaja that I loved her. The water then bubbled with her laughter and tasted of rose petals. It grew thick and slow with sugar. I lay in that soft, sticky womb for a while. The sweetness had been made to balance the salt of my tears. She is kind like that, Iemaja.

I told her about Samlin. I told her how helpless he had made me feel, not in my body, which he’d left untouched, but in my spirit. My tongue was heavy, as though it belonged to someone else. But still I spoke, until I reached the end.

Excerpted from The Library of Broken Worlds by Alaya Dawn Johnson, Copyright © 2023 by Alaya Dawn Johnson. Published by Scholastic Press

About the Giveaway

One (1) lucky winner will receive a finished copy of The Library of Broken Worlds by Alaya Dawn Johnson! This one is US only and ends 19 June 2023. Enter via the Rafflecopter below, and good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

About the Tour

Here’s this week’s schedule so you can follow along!

Week Two:

5/28/2023 - celiamcmaahonreads - IG Review 5/29/2023 - thealylifestyle - Review/IG Post 5/30/2023 - travelersguidetobooks - IG Review 5/31/2023 - Jaime_of_gryffindor - Review/IG Post 6/1/2023 - @get.outside.and.read - IG Post 6/2/2023 - Book-Keeping - Spotlight/IG Post      **you are here! 6/3/2023 - More Books Please blog - Review/IG Post

[cassiesbookishcorner]

•October 2, 2022•

Are you a seasonal reader or do you pick up whichever book sounds interesting?

▪︎

I'm the latter. I think it goes along with being a mood reader.

▪︎

#spookishbookishpages - ghost

#myfictionalmusings - gothic cover

▪︎

•

▪︎

[wellreadwyvern]

📖AUTHOR EVENT📖 I enjoyed a lovely evening at @littleshopofstories with authors Lauren Blackwood and Jordan Ifueko. Blackwood’s new book, Wildblood, was one of my most anticipated YA fantasies for February. I can’t wait to dive into this “Jamaican jungle teeming with ghostly monsters.” I don’t know why I enjoy listening to authors discuss their writing process, but I do. Maybe it’s because I find the act of creative writing to be so intimidating. The best events are those with two writers in conversation. I’d love to see Jordan Ifueko lead more author discussions. Her energy and enthusiasm were absolutely delightful. And now I’m ashamed it’s taken me so long to read Raybearer. YA readers in Atlanta are pretty spoiled by the number of authors in the metro area. And they are so supportive of each other! There’s almost always at least one bestselling YA author in the audience. (Last night I found myself sitting behind Mark Oshiro.) Looking forward to more great author events soon! ❓What was the last fun event you attended? (Any event, not necessarily book related.) #wildblood #laurenblackwood #raybearer #jordanifueko #fantasybooks #yafantasy #ireadya #authorevent #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #supportindiebookstores #littleshopofstories #decaturga #newbookrelease #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CofL_xkLyw5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[i-am-iron-man-3000]

fun fact i basically broke my reading i-ready, i tested high in 7th grade and in high school level, it has yet to actually assign me something. My teachers have had to assign me lessons

[tinuwel]

¡Buen fin de semana! 🤗 Estos son algunos de los “tochos” que aun no me he animado a leer pero que, en el fondo, muero de ganas por leerlos. 🤭 Tengo la firme intención de leerlos este año que ya va siendo hora. Además se me acumulan con sus continuaciones y también tienen ese tamaño así que… 😳 ¿Os cuesta empezar libros que tienen muchas páginas? ¿Preferís libros gorditos o mejor no? #yalit #ireadya #yabooks #yafantasy #bookblog #bookbloggers #bookblogging #bookphotography #bookblogger #bookstagramespaña #bookcommunity #instabooks #fotografiasdelibros #readersofinstagram #TW #lecturadirecta #fulgor #empireofthevampire #unacoronadehuesosdorados #casadecieloyaliento #thecrownofgildedbones #houseofskyandbreath #court #crave #crescentcity #casadecieloyaliento #bloodandash #sangreycenizas https://www.instagram.com/p/CqL4pgejpOz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jreuhlreadswritesloves]

Second stage of obsession: start the books, rewatch the show.

[ireadyabooks]

Spring into Extraordinary Graphic Novels from I read YA! 🌷🎨

Graphic novels are one of our favorite reading formats here at I read YA! It’s always such a joy seeing an author bring their magnificent storytelling to life with their artwork or another artist adding their unique spin! The possibilities are endless when it comes to graphic novel styles, and that’s what makes them so perfect! There is something for everyone! We have compiled some of our recent favorite graphic novels below that you should absolutely check out as we welcome spring and warmer weather! Whether you’re looking for stories about an adorable daydreamer, a dark secret, or two boys simply falling in love, we have it all! Happy reading!

Rainbow! Volume 1 by Gloom & Sunny

From Tapas Media, the same webtoon platform that brought you Magical Boy, comes Rainbow!, a new LGBTQ+ YA graphic novel series!

Teenager Boo Meadows has pink hair and a very vivid imagination -- she has trouble separating from the real world. In her daydreams, she dances beautifully at balls or fights monsters as a magical girl. In reality, she has a complicated home life, work stress, school stress, and a wicked crush on the girl of her dreams. When a new student, Mimi, arrives at school, Boo starts exploring a side of herself that she never considered before. As she grows closer with Mimi, it may finally be time for Boo to face reality . . . Who is the real Mimi? The one in her dreams? Or the one in real life?

Rainbow! is perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Magical Boy, full of heart, adorable illustrations, and a storyline that any teenager can relate to!

Start reading Rainbow! Volume 1 now!

Escape From St. Hell by Lewis Hancox

In this sequel to the Indie bestseller Welcome to St. Hell, Lewis Hancox tells the hilarious, inspiring story of coming into his own as a trans man.

For Lew, figuring out he was a guy and wanted to live life as a guy was the end of our journey... and the start of a whole other journey. Escape From St. Hell charts all the changes that Lew wanted to be made in order for him to live as a young trans man -- changes not just to his own body and perspective, but to the perspectives of the family, friends, and enemies around him.

As he did in his bestselling graphic memoir Welcome to St. Hell, Lewis Hancox charts his journey with plenty of laughs, a good number of cringes, and an honesty that takes readers along for the ride of Lew's life.

Start reading Escape From St. Hell now!

The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag

From Molly Knox Ostertag, writer-illustrator of the New York Times and Indie bestselling The Witch Boy trilogy and The Girl from the Sea, comes a darkly beautiful story of identity, family, love, loss, and magic.

Everyone has secrets. Mags’s has teeth.

Magdalena Herrera is about to graduate high school, but she already feels like an adult with serious responsibilities: caring for her ailing grandmother; working a part-time job; clandestine makeouts with a girl who has a boyfriend. And then there’s her secret, which pulls her into the basement each night, drains her of energy, and leaves her bleeding. A secret that could hurt and even kill if it ever got out -- like it did once before.

So Mags keeps her head down, isolated in her small desert community. That is, until her childhood friend Nessa comes back to town, bringing vivid memories of the past, an intoxicating glimpse of the future, and a secret of her own. Mags won’t get attached, of course. She’s always been strong enough to survive without anyone’s help.

But when the darkness starts to close in on them both, Mags will have to drag her secret into the daylight, and choose between risking everything... or having nothing left to lose.

Start reading The Deep Dark now!

Heartstopper 5 by Alice Oseman

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the much-loved HEARTSTOPPER series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork.

Nick and Charlie are in love. They’ve finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick’s house. He wants to take their relationship to the next level... but can he find the confidence he needs? And with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change?

By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper encompasses all the small moments of Nick and Charlie’s lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us.

Contains discussions around mental health and eating disorders, and sexual references.

Start reading Heartstopper 5 now!

Stars in Their Eyes by Jessica Walton and Aśka

In this lighthearted YA romance, Maisie and Ollie discover that nothing beats the feeling of falling in love for the first time.

Maisie is on her way to Fancon! She's looking forward to meeting her idol, Kara Bufano, the action hero from her favorite TV show, who has a lower-leg amputation, just like Maisie. But when Maisie and her mom arrive at the convention center, she is stopped in her tracks by Ollie, a cute volunteer working the show. They are kind, charming, and geek out about nerd culture just as much as Maisie does. And as the day wears on, Maisie notices feelings for Ollie that she's never had before. Is this what it feels like to fall in love?

Perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, this graphic novel debut is a fresh, one-of-a-kind story that celebrates the excitement of meeting someone special for the first time.

Start reading Stars in Their Eyes now!

The Good Neighbors by Holly Black and Ted Naifeh

From the bestselling author of The Cruel Prince, an astonishing graphic trilogy set in a faerie world, full of mystery, intrigue, and romance.

From the amazing imagination of bestselling author Holly Black and acclaimed illustrator Ted Naifeh, a mysterious and wonderful faerie saga, for the first time in one volume.

Rue Silver's mother has disappeared... and her father has been arrested, suspected of killing her. But it's not as straightforward as that. Because Rue is a faerie, like her mother was. And her father didn't kill her mother -- instead, he broke a promise to Rue's faerie king grandfather, which caused Rue's mother to be flung back to the faerie world. Now Rue must go to save her -- and defeat a dark faerie that threatens our very mortal world.

Start reading The Good Neighbors now!

[-outofcontext-]

The Night Country #OutOfContext

[taylor-reads-books]

Did y’all see the teaser for XO Kitty, a TATBILB spin off?! It looks so cute, I can’t wait to watch it! •——————————————————————————• #bookstack #booksbooksbooks #beautifulbooks #toalltheboysivelovedbefore #jennyhan #bookworm #readersofinstagram #bibliophile #bookaddict #booklove #readerlife #bookaholic #yabookstagram #yalit #yabooks #ireadya #bookish #bookcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CqHT4crrEaf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[starlightbooktales]

» What series/standalone is absolutely worth the hype?! hello my friends, I’m a big fan of Adrienne Young! Her books are typically one sitting reads for me. Sky in the Deep will forever be my favorite of her books. It’s a must read. » hashtags:. #authorappreciation #adrienneyoung #Fable #namesake #thelastlegacy #skyinthedeep #saint #thegirltheseagaveback #YAfantasy #yabooks #ireadya #ReadingCommunity #ReadTheseBooks #BookLove #BookstagramCommunity #BeautifulBooks #BookWorm #bookstack #stack #Bookstagram #BookCommunity #BeautifulBooks #bookstagrammer (at Boise, Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmM32F9SH3x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[aghowardwrites]

I've always loved the spooky stories in this anthology! It was such an honor to share page time with such amazing authors. If you haven't read this one yet, it's perfect for Halloween! #books #bookstagram #bookphotography #booknerdigans #bookish #bookishthings #Halloween #yalit #youngadultbooks #ireadya #goodreads #aghowardbooks #horror #thriller #slashergirlsmonsterboys https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOpj7KvlH_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=