Read to Resist: Sexual Assault
Amanda There are plenty of people that argue that rape or sexual assault shouldn’t be discussed or included in young adult books because it’s too dark. Many people believe that these…
Book Lists
YA Recommendations: Fall Drinks Edition
Every year, everyone eagerly anticipates the release of fall drinks at Starbucks, and quite honestly, it seems to come earlier and earlier. I mean, this year, they didn’t even wait…
5 Comics to Read in Anticipation for Captain Marvel
Anyone who’s a Marvel fan knows that the Captain Marvel trailer released today; and honestly, who didn’t watch it on repeat? It’s about time Marvel has released a female-lead movie…
Read to Resist: Suicide Prevention
I’m not quite sure this month’s topic constitutes “resistance,” except maybe resistance to the societal stigmas surrounding mental health. Since September 10th is National Suicide Prevention Day, I thought this…
September Releases to Add to Your Fall TBR
September and October are always jam-packed with fantastic new releases–probably because most publishers are gearing up for that holiday season, which you know basically starts in October. At least in…
10 Harry Potter Quotes to Get You in a Fall Mood
Let’s face it–fall is pretty much everyone’s favorite season. Pretty colors, awesome drinks, and perfect weather; it’s everything you need and more. By the end of August, a lot of…
5 YA Thrillers to Read While You Wait for ‘Sadie’
If you’re active in any bookish social media networks (especially Twitter or Instagram), I’m sure you’ve seen something for Sadie by Courtney Summers in the last month. This is probably…
Read to Resist: Black Lives Matter
Today was the primary election for Michigan, and I couldn’t help but feel that it was a good day for a Read to Resist post, which I’m going to try…
10 YA Road Trips to Read This Summer
Road trips are really the epitome of summer. What’s better than driving down an open road with your best friends, blasting your favorite music and eating all the junk food?…
Read to Resist: Immigrant Voices
In the current political climate, I can’t help but feel useless. After all, I don’t have much in the way of political power and my following is small compared to…