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Beyond the Red
Alien queen Kora has a problem as vast as the endless crimson deserts. She’s the first female ruler of her territory in generations, but her people are rioting and call for her violent younger twin brother to take the throne. Despite assassination attempts, a mounting uprising of nomadic human rebels, and pressure to find a mate to help her rule, she’s determined to protect her people from her brother’s would-be tyrannical rule.
Happy 4th Of July
Happy Independence Day!
Call For Submissions: 25 Days of BookRecs
We're collecting book recs from now until November 1, 2019, to post starting on December 1, 2019. If you're a book blogger and would like to be a part of our event please fill out the form below.
Tricked
Things are changing at Fairy Tale Reform School. At least, that's what Gilly's heard through the Enchantasia rumor mill. Word is, notorious trickster Rumpelstiltskin has taken over management from Headmistress Flora, and he's locked down the school tighter than the Pied Piper's pants. Not that this news concerns Gilly. She's been released from FTRS and is now suffering through attending Jack of All Trades School, where she gets to learn about different kinds of shoe leather and ways to measure feet. Truly riveting stuff.
7 July 2019 YA Releases To Be Excited For
Graphic novels and fantasy adventures, ahoy! There are all sorts of books coming out just in time for Summer vacation. And just for kicks we've even added a bonafide Booked All Night book rec!
Planning Your Summer Reading
As you may have heard on the podcast, I have a washi tape addiction (pronounced problem). But I use my powers for good, I promise. And organizing your reading schedule, as well as reading breaks, makes for a great experience.
Freeks
Welcome to Gideon Davorin’s Traveling Sideshow, where necromancy, magical visions, and pyrokinesis are more than just part of the act…
6 Superfluous Books for Panem Fans
While the Hunger Games prequel is as of yet untitled and isn't even set to release until May 2020, we've got some time to think and worry about whether Suzanne Collins will JK Rowling the world of Panem. Hopefully, it doesn't come to that but just in case--we've got some suggestions for additional guides and cookbooks.
Happy 3rd Owliversay to Booked All Night!
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The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett
A teenage misfit named Hawthorn Creely inserts herself in the investigation of missing person Lizzie Lovett, who disappeared mysteriously while camping with her boyfriend.
How To Prioritize Your TBR
As Book Nerds, we have a problem. That problem is our ever growing, never shrinking TBR pile that now needs its own house with its own mortgage. To help, we're going to use/alter/reference the KonMari method. Relax! We aren't going to make you keep a max or minimum amount of books. We know you can't be contained.
A Tale of Highly Unusual Magic
Kai and Leila are both finally having an adventure. For Leila, that means a globe-crossing journey to visit family in Pakistan for the summer; for Kai, it means being stuck with her crazy great-aunt in Texas while her mom looks for a job. In each of their bedrooms, they discover a copy of a blank, old book called The Exquisite Corpse. Kai writes three words on the first page—and suddenly, they magically appear in Leila's copy on the other side of the planet. Kai's words are soon followed by line after line of the long-ago, romantic tale of Ralph T. Flabbergast and his forever-love, Edwina Pickle. As the two take turns writing, the tale unfolds, connecting both girls to each other, and to the past, in a way they never could have imagined.
8 June 2019 YA Releases To Be Excited For
June is going to be an exciting month, book nerds! Especially for fantasy fans. Did we include your most anticipated June read? If not, tell us what we missed in the comments below!
Three Dark Crowns Series
Ok, so, I binged through this whole series via audio books and my unnaturally long car rides lately. I absolutely loved the first two books, but I had significantly less love for book number three.
Survival Tips for BookCon
This weekend is BookCon, a bookish pop culture smorgasboard hosted at the Javitz Center in New York City. Whether you're taking a bus, train, plane, or just hoofing it a few city blocks, you'll want to be prepared. And we've got the ultimate guide.
5 Star Quotes: City of Ghosts
7 Places To Hide And Read Over Memorial Day Weekend
We all know what's about to happen: the family, the friends, the music, the BBQ. It's all coming to cut into your weekend reading time. You're going to open that book, someone is going to ask you what it's about, and then they're going to talk about John at the office. Don't worry. We're here to help. Here are some places to hide this weekend to get in your well deserved reading time.
Reign of Mist
The realm’s darkest secret is out. The cruelty of the capital and the power-hungry King Arden have scattered Bleak and her companions across the continents.
Furyborn
But pick up Furyborn immediately. Right now. Pick up this beautiful, magical book and read it. I'll wait.
Bookish Podcast Round-Up
I love podcasts! I love hearing people talk about books, and making fun of books, and books, books, books, books, podcasts. Here's a round-up of some awesome podcasts I have in my rotation.
May 2019 YA Releases We’re Excited For
So many good and pretty books are coming out just in time for Spring weather. Early Spring that is. Before the pollen gets so bad that we can't read outside and while the bugs are still deciding if they want to sleep in.
Booked All Night’s Twitter Feud
If you're not following Jess or Maggie on Twitter--you're missing out on all the best feuds.
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give blew up the book community when it released in February 2017, and for good reasons. The Hate U Give is an intense look into the lives of black kids living in a racist society that's trying to keep them down. It was not only an incredibly well written story that had … Continue reading The Hate U Give
46 Thoughts While Listening To ON THE COME UP
But mostly #16. Just #16 over and over and over.
Contagion
It got in us and most are dead. Decklan flew for help. Don’t trust the kid.
The Abyss Surrounds Us
If there's anything that can be said for me, is that I love my fiction to have a hearty dosage of pirates. And queer girls. And queer pirate girls. The Abyss Surrounds Us is that, and more. So much more.For Cassandra Leung, bossing around sea monsters is just the family business. She’s been a Reckoner trainer-in-training … Continue reading The Abyss Surrounds Us
Can We Have More Experimental Formats?
We're big kids now, we can handle more than a few words on the page. Give us a story and an experience beyond the paper.
April YA Releases We’re Excited For
Descendant of the Crane by Joan He Tyrants cut out hearts. Rulers sacrifice their own. Princess Hesina of Yan has always been eager to shirk the responsibilities of the crown, dreaming of an unremarkable life. But when her beloved father is found dead, she’s thrust into power, suddenly the queen of a surprisingly unstable kingdom. … Continue reading April YA Releases We’re Excited For
My Plain Jane
Move over, Charlotte Brontë. The authors of My Lady Jane are back with a fantastic, romantic, hilarious reimagining of Jane Eyre. Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows’s My Lady Jane was a New York Times bestseller, “an utter delight” (ALA Booklist, starred review), and “an uproarious historical fantasy that’s not to be missed” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Now they’re back with another irreverent tale of mischief, mayhem, and romance—perfect for fans of The Princess Bride or A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue.
Upcoming March YA Titles
Spring is right around the corner (sooooo soon!) and we all need a good book (or two or three or ten) to pick up while we wait for the weather to get warmer and the sun to shine just a little bit brighter.
Check out the Podcast!
Check out the Booked All Night podcast. Once a month, Jess and Maggie talk about a new young adult book.
NYT Bestselling Quotes
Going along with our five-star quotes we also love many of the books occupying the New York Times bestsellers list. In honor of Leigh Bardugo's King of Scars, we offer up this debut post for book #1 in the Nikolai Duology! The monster is me and I am the monster. If men were ashamed when they should … Continue reading NYT Bestselling Quotes
S2E1: Welcome Back & The Hate U Give
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NnE0vej3ZpIE6zS1Pr63P We're back, book nerds! After a lengthy and well-earned break, we have finally recorded a new episode! We relive the nitty and gritty details about finishing a grueling MFA program, talk parenting tips for some strange reason (it's totally logical and prompted, we swear), and then finally remember that we watched an AMAZING adaptation … Continue reading S2E1: Welcome Back & The Hate U Give
Upcoming February YA Titles
You can lie to yourself if you want, but we all pick books by their covers. Here are few we've chosen for February 2019. How shallow are you when it comes to covers?
B&N Coupons and Hangouts
Happy Saturday, Book Nerds! We're excited to announce Barnes and Nobles' next B&N Kids' Book Hangout Event, coming up on February 9th! Go hang out at your local Barnes & Noble store to meet other readers, enjoy games and activities, and get free book swag. Get More Info . Sign Up Here Valentine's Day is around the corner and B&N … Continue reading B&N Coupons and Hangouts
Mera: Tidebreaker ~DNF~
Princess Mera is teenage royalty and heir to the throne of Xebel, a penal colony ruled by the other no-so-lost land under the sea, Atlantis. Her father, his court and the entire kingdom are expecting her to marry and introduce a new king. But Mera is destined to wear a different crown….When the Xebellian military … Continue reading Mera: Tidebreaker ~DNF~
You Are The Everything ★★★☆☆
An unusual, often confusing tale of a boy and a girl who are the sole survivors of a plane crash, and the relationship that blossoms afterwards. Can you want something—or someone—so badly that you change your destiny? Elyse Schmidt never would have believed it, until it happened to her. When Elyse and her not-so-secret crush, … Continue reading You Are The Everything ★★★☆☆
Chameleon Moon
Before I get into my (hugely delayed) review of Chameleon Moon by RoAnna Sylver I have to talk about how I found this book first. I'm a big fan of tumblr, specifically, I enjoy wasting time on tumblr. It's a great source of procrastination. Sometime in early 2014 or late 2013, I saw a post go … Continue reading Chameleon Moon
What If It’s Us ★★★★☆
A sweet, co-authored meet-cute that takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions from some amazing heart-breaker writers What If It's Us is sure to leave you wanting more--and crying just a lot a bit. Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can deliver … Continue reading What If It’s Us ★★★★☆
🎧 Ep 30: Double Feature
Ghosts ★★★★★
Graphic novels have always had a special place in my heart, and Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier has taken my heart in its adorable fist and crushed it to smithereens. Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for … Continue reading Ghosts ★★★★★
Eon ★★★★★
There are few books that I hold in high enough regard to give them a five star rating. The only other book I've ever done that for is Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. I had a lot of trepidation going into this book, but I came out of it feeling like a kid again; like … Continue reading Eon ★★★★★
🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🍾
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Book Nerds! We'll be back in 2019! Enjoy the season regardless of what you celebrate and may all you gifts be books.
Happy Thanksgiving!
As we get into the holiday season, we just want remind you that the best gift is a follow!
🎧 Ep 33: An Interview with Ava Dellaira
Most Anticipated November Releases
Happy Hallo-week Book Nerds! With November just on the horizon it's time to cast your votes, both at your local polling place and right here at Booked All Night. Vote on your top three once a day and we'll take the top five to add to our giveaway jar.
Glass Sword ★★★★★
If I could sum up my entire experience of Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard in a single gif, it would be this one: If you've spent any amount of time on this site, or listening to our Podcasts, you know how much of a fan Jess and I are of Victoria Aveyard. We fell in love with … Continue reading Glass Sword ★★★★★
The Dragon Waking ★★★★☆
An endearing tale of a girl who meets her best friend in the Nevada desert, who just so happens to be a dragon. The Dragon Waking by Grayson Towler is a heartwarming tale of friendship, adventure and a splash of magic. For thirteen-year-old Rose Gallagher, having a friend who is really a dragon and can perform … Continue reading The Dragon Waking ★★★★☆
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Most Anticipated Oct 2018 YA
It's October, Book Nerds! Time to weigh in the book your most excited for. That's right. Book. Singular. Let's get voting! And hey, if we missed your title, just add it at the bottom!
October Coupons!
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Last Seen Leaving ★★★★☆
After reading the initial back copy, I was a little hesitant to request Last Seen Leaving, but I'm so glad that I did. Flynn's girlfriend has disappeared. How can he uncover her secrets without revealing his own? Flynn's girlfriend, January, is missing. The cops are asking questions he can't answer, and her friends are telling … Continue reading Last Seen Leaving ★★★★☆
The Best Literary Book Gifts
If you're a fan of Out of Print, you'll really enjoy Literary Bok Gifts. We took a look at her products and put together a list of our favorites. As an added bonus, you can get 20% off using code BOOKEDALLNIGHT20!
Stalking Jack the Ripper ★★★★☆
A thrilling mystery with a terribly wrapped up ending. But most of the book was amazing and a great approach to popular period of history. Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born a lord's daughter, with a life of wealth and privilege stretched out before her. But between the social teas and silk dress fittings, she … Continue reading Stalking Jack the Ripper ★★★★☆
5 Star Quotes: Furyborn
Heartless ★★★★☆
Aside from the fact that this book looks gorgeous, the writing was amazing. I expect nothing less from Marissa Meyer. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland and a favorite of the unmarried King, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, she wants to open a shop and create delectable pastries. … Continue reading Heartless ★★★★☆
Nine ★★☆☆☆
I requested Nine because I was intrigued by the world: people literally killing themselves to better themselves (where am I familiar with this concept?). But it all just fell short. In an alternate world startlingly close to our own, humans have nine lives—and they can’t wait to burn straight through them. As you shed lives, you shed … Continue reading Nine ★★☆☆☆
Windwitch ★★★★☆
I've got so many emotions about this one guys, I was a wreck reading it from start to finish. I loved Windwitch, and it definitely lived up to the high bar Truthwitch set up. Sometimes our enemies are also our only allies… After an explosion destroys his ship, the world believes Prince Merik, Windwitch, is dead. Scarred … Continue reading Windwitch ★★★★☆
Episode #36: Reaper at the Gates
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-beush-943805 This week we discuss Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir!
Episode #35: Bruja Born UNCUT
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rr4nw-936360 Join us this week as we discuss Zoraida Cordova's Bruja Born, the sequel to Labyrinth Lost. Eat your heart out Lula Mortiz, we've got some opinions. This episode is the uncut episode for our patrons. Want to listen to the whole shebang AND a whole bunch of awesome interviews we have coming up? Visit patron.podbean.com/bookedallnight and support the … Continue reading Episode #35: Bruja Born UNCUT
Episode #34: The Illuminae Files UNCUT
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ndpu4-93635b Viruses... IN SPACE! War... IN SPACE! Psychotic AIs... IN SPACE! You know Jess loves this series and now we're finally talking about The Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. The uncut discussion of the Illuminae Files.
Episode #34: The Illuminae Files
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xjaw4-919179 Viruses... IN SPACE! War... IN SPACE! Psychotic AIs... IN SPACE! You know Jess loves this series and now we're finally talking about The Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff.
Episode #35: Bruja Born
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ccupy-9259c1 Three sisters. One spell. Countless dead. Lula Mortiz feels like an outsider. Her sister's newfound Encantrix powers have wounded her in ways that Lula's bruja healing powers can't fix, and she longs for the comfort her family once brought her. Thank the Deos for Maks, her sweet, steady boyfriend who sees the beauty within … Continue reading Episode #35: Bruja Born
Tips for BookCon!
In past years, many of books for signings were free. You didn't need to drop $30-$40 on a new copy of a book you've read so often it doesn't have a spine any more. Not so much any more.
Episode #34: The Illuminae Files
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-bnzy8-918c90 Viruses... IN SPACE! War... IN SPACE! Psychotic AIs... IN SPACE! You know Jess loves this series and now we're finally talking about The Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. And we have some thoughts... IN SPACE! . Subscribe to the podcast on Podbean Follow Jessica Twitter . Facebook Follow Maggie Twitter . Facebook … Continue reading Episode #34: The Illuminae Files
5 Star Quotes: Labyrinth Lost
WE’VE MOVED THE PODCAST!
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5 Star Quotes: Dread Nation
5 Star Quotes: The Lie Tree
Maggie’s March TBR
I finished Children of Blood and Bone the other night, and it was my most anticipated March release, so now I get to go through all the new March releases, and even work on some of my April release ARCs! The Wicked Deep Releases: March 6th, 2018 Welcome to the cursed town of Sparrow… Where, two centuries … Continue reading Maggie’s March TBR
Jessica’ March TBR
For Review Title: Children of Blood and Bone Author(s): Tomi Adeyemi Pub Date: March 6, 2018 Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers Buy Links: Amazon . B&N Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zelie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed … Continue reading Jessica’ March TBR
Giveaways
Unfortunately, we didn't meet our goal to giveaway an ARC of Children of Blood and Bone. Make sure to tune in March 8th, 2018 for our discussion on Tomi Adeyemi's debut novel. And make sure to get your pre-orders in so you can read before we spoil it.
5 Star Quotes: Sightwitch
5 Star Quotes: Truly Devious
Maggie’s February TBR
I keep making the mistake of requesting more and more ARCs even though I haven't finished the ones on my list... But with The Belles coming out in a few days and Reign of the Fallen out already, I can hopefully breeze through my February ARCs so I can get to the ones I'm most excited … Continue reading Maggie’s February TBR
Jessica’s February TBR
A few titles are back on my TBR after the holidays and with the semester starting. I'm trying to read more middle grade this semester since I feel like I haven't touched a lot of it. And I have three ARCs on the list. If anyone has any good, recent, sci-fi bookrecs, please leave them … Continue reading Jessica’s February TBR
5 Star Quotes: A Court of Wings and Ruin
Between the Blade and the Heart EXCERPT
When the fate of the world is at stake Loyalties will be tested Game of Thrones meets Blade Runner in this commanding new YA fantasy inspired by Norse Mythology from New York Times bestselling author Amanda Hocking. As one of Odin's Valkyries, Malin's greatest responsibility is to slay immortals and return them to the underworld. … Continue reading Between the Blade and the Heart EXCERPT
Maggie’s January TBR
First TBR of the new year! The one with the most hope attached to it! Reign of the Fallen Publishes January 23rd, 2018 Odessa is one of Karthia's master necromancers, catering to the kingdom's ruling Dead. Whenever a noble dies, it's Odessa's job to raise them by retrieving their souls from a dreamy and dangerous … Continue reading Maggie’s January TBR
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Jess and Maggie at Booked All Night.
5 Star Quotes: Windwitch
5 Star Quotes: The Hate U Give
Winter Break!
I have finally turned in my last packet of the semester. It might be crap but it's done. Now on to my plans for winter break. Sleep! Put at least an extra 10,000 words into my work in progress. Read a bunch of books to front load next semester. Plan out the end of my … Continue reading Winter Break!
5 Star Quotes: Warcross
Jessica’s December TBR
Children of Blood and Bone Author: Tomi Adeyemi Series: Legacy of Orïsha Publication Date: March 6, 2018 Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zelie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji … Continue reading Jessica’s December TBR
December TBR
Tess of the Road In the medieval kingdom of Goredd, women are expected to be ladies, men are their protectors, and dragons get to be whomever they want. Tess, stubbornly, is a troublemaker. You can't make a scene at your sister's wedding and break a relative's nose with one punch (no matter how pompous he … Continue reading December TBR
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas Season BookNerds! The best way to support us this holiday season doesn't cost you any money. Simply follow us and our little project and make sure to share you favorite posts and podcasts! Follow Magdalyn Ann Blog . Twitter . Facebook . Instagram Follow Jessica M Tuckerman Blog . Twitter . Facebook . … Continue reading Happy Holidays!
No Episode This Week
Sorry BookNerds! Our lives got real busy, real fast. This week Jess and Maggie are on vacation, living it up with the books--er--boys in their lives. Check back next week when we hopefully resume with our crazy-ass book talk.
No Episode This Week!
Just a reminder that Jessica is getting married tomorrow! And since Maggie is also in the wedding, there will be no episode this week. We'll be back next week with all sort of bookish fun though! Make sure to enter your favorite titles for a Night Owl! We will (hopefully) be adding winning titles into … Continue reading No Episode This Week!
Get Your Nominations In Now
It's time to start voting in your favorite books of the year for the coveted Night Owl. We will be taking nominees in a variety of categories for the duration of October. Polls will close on Halloween while we tabulate the entries and voting will re-open in December for final voting. Tune into the Booked … Continue reading Get Your Nominations In Now
Jessica’s October TBR
Strange the Dreamer The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around—and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared that his dream chose poorly. Since he was five years old he’s been obsessed with the mythic lost city of Weep, but it would take someone bolder than he to cross half … Continue reading Jessica’s October TBR
Maggie’s October TBR
I got approved for two new ARCs recently, Between the Blade and Heart and Tess of the Road. I've been meaning to get through The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding and Six of Crows too, so no better time than now! Meet Tess, a brave new heroine from beloved epic fantasy author Rachel Hartman. In the medieval kingdom of Goredd, … Continue reading Maggie’s October TBR
5 Star Quotes: They Both Die at the End
Waiting on Wednesday #12
Shadowhouse Fall Publication Date: September 12th, 2017 The extraordinary sequel to the New York Times bestseller Shadowshaper is daring, dazzling, defiant. Sierra and her friends love their new lives as shadowshapers, making art and creating change with the spirits of Brooklyn. Then Sierra receives a strange card depicting a beast called the Hound of Light … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday #12
5 Star Quotes: The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding
Waiting on Wednesday #11
Starfish Publication Date: September 26th, 2017 Pre-order it here! Kiko Himura has always had a hard time saying exactly what she’s thinking. With a mother who makes her feel unremarkable and a half-Japanese heritage she doesn’t quite understand, Kiko prefers to keep her head down, certain that once she makes it into her dream art … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday #11
Maggie’s September TBR
I'm still reading a lot of the same ARCs; but I've been approved for Adam Silvera's They Both Die At The End so expect that review up soon! I'm also finally starting Six of Crows and finishing up my all time fave The Savage Dawn, book 3 of Melissa Grey's The Girl at Midnight series. I won't include the … Continue reading Maggie’s September TBR
Jessica’s September TBR
Going to be a slow September apparently. I'm super excited that I was approved for the second Mice of the Round Table by Julie Leung. I've had This Darkness Mine for a little bit now and I really need to get it off my review list since it comes out this October. The Stolen Child is an old one but my teacher recommended it to me. Here's all the back copy:
Waiting on Wednesday #10
One Dark Throne Publication Date: September 19th, 2017 Pre-order it here! The battle for the Crown has begun, but which of the three sisters will prevail? With the unforgettable events of the Quickening behind them and the Ascension Year underway, all bets are off. Katharine, once the weak and feeble sister, is stronger than ever … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday #10
