Monday, August 18, 2008

Books to Look Forward To

If you're like me, you haven't paid much attention to the behind-the-scenes of book releases. (I'm only just now getting really into this stuff...) You know new stuff is out because you see it on the shelf, or because you've become addicted to a series and are counting the days until the release date posted on signs all over your favorite bookstore.

But how do you find out what's going on in the world of young adult fiction? Can I just say teen fiction? This is much easier to say than saying YA, YA, YA all the time, and reminds me less of a Sandra Bullock movie. But I digress.

So is there a handy, convenient place that lists all the upcoming teen releases in one nifty spot???

I'm so glad you asked! WHY, YES THERE IS! Check it out: www.teenreads.com

I stumbled onto this web site through this really great blog I've been reading lately. When I grow up I want my blog to be as cool as Laura Johnson's.

If I lost you to reading her post about teenreads.com, then you'll hear how it's not just a great source for upcoming releases, though I am really psyched about that-- there is a month-by-month listing as well as a recommended reading list. Woo! Nice. But in addition to those pearls, there is also a wealth of info about authors and other bookish things. If you read or write teen fiction, hop on there and check it out.

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