Michelle Cooper
On the surface, "Downton Abbey" and Michelle Cooper's A Brief History of Montmaray share similarities -- both are about British families right before a world war starts and both have their fair share of drama.
Wasserman's latest young adult novel, The Book of Blood and Shadow, showcases her fascination with Renaissance philosophy, religion, magic, and science. Here she reveals her inspiration.
There are a few things you don't expect to see in a young adult book. Somewhere near the top of the list would probably be Hell. But that's what makes Heck so surprising.
Cath Crowley's Graffiti Moon achieves the minor miracle of capturing disillusioned teen voices in a way that not only avoids the pitfalls of many young-adult stereotypes, but also reaches a level of poeticism that is simply sublime.
Meet Auggie. He is about to start fifth grade at Beecher Prep. Unlike me, though, Auggie has never been to school before; he was homeschooled by his mom. The reason for homeschooling was not a philosophical one; Auggie does not look 'normal.' As he says, 'I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.'
Fast-paced and deliciously Da Vinci Code-esque, The Book of Blood and Shadow is perfect for fans of historical thrillers and smart mystery.
Welcome to Marie Lu's young adult debut, Legend, a story that takes us into the ruins of Los Angeles, its former beauty a distant memory.
I was nervous when I picked up Lois Lowry’s The Giver recently. I was worried that what had seemed profound and poetic as a child would become trite and lack depth as an adult. Luckily, the book, and my memory, did not disappoint.
Once a year, we're all at least a little bit Irish ... So whether you're looking for Irish history, historical fiction, or just a great Irish setting, we have a wonderful book to recommend for you!
The Gathering Storm is volume one in The Katerina Trilogy by Robin Bridges, and it is thoroughly enjoyable as a young-adult historical fiction read.
Philip Pullman’s series, His Dark Materials -- comprised of The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass -- is already hailed as a young adult classic, a mere fourteen years after the first book was published, and with good reason.
Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where twenty-four kids fight to the death in an arena plagued with fire, mutant animals, and tidal waves, all while filmed on live TV. Only one person survives. Is this some sick twist on “American Idol”? I’m afraid not. Welcome to The Hunger Games.
The New York Times has hailed the The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, as “the kind of book that can be life changing.” And it must be true. Why else would the excitement continue for this long?
As the final hours of 2011 wane, perhaps you’ve already begun to make your resolutions. But this coming year, let’s abandon the usual suspects to unlock instead some enchantment.
Holiday shopping? Party planning? Cookie baking? Yup, you’ve done it all. The only thing missing from your yuletide prep is quality downtime, and here's how to spend it.
S. J. Watson's Before I Go To Sleep: An Unforgettable Psychological Thriller
A Journey to 1930s Manhattan: Amor Towles' Rules of Civility
A Handbook for Staying Human in a Digital Age: Nick Harkaway's Blind Giant
Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead: The Philosophy ... or the People?
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Living to Tell the Tale: Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?
