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Tirzah and Erica discuss some of the prettiest and most extra YA books to gift others (or yourself!) this holiday season.

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A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature

My Life with the Walter Boys adaptation hits Netflix December 7, trailer just dropped.

Pink gives away 2,000 banned books at Florida concerts

No Shadow and Bone season 3 *crying forever*

The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

Eragon illustrated edition by Christopher Paolini, illustrated by Sidharth Chaturvedi

Sleepless in Dubai by Sajni Patel

Finding My Elf by David Valdes

Emmett by L.C. Rosen

The Do-Over by Lynn Painter (Barnes & Noble edition)

Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, 10th anniversary edition

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price

Coloring Cuteness Claire Belton

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Erica discusses some new-ish YA books by Indigenous authors that should be on your radar.

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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co.

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We Need Diverse Books' new Indigenous Reads Rising site

Rez Ball by Byron Graves

Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers, illustrated by Jeff Edwards 

To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

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Tirzah and Erica share the books, movies, shows, food, self-care items, and games that are going to get them through the winter season.

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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co.

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Publishers Weekly names the best YA books of the year

Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed by Abi Balingit 

Finding My Elf by David Valdes

Coloring Cuteness by Claire Benton

Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds

Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

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Erica discusses the magical girl manga genre, giving a brief history and a few magical girl book recommendations.

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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming). Get all the details at mytbr.co.

Emily Martin's article on the magical girl genre in manga and anime

Princess Knight by Osamu Tezuka

Himitsu no Akko-chan by Fujio Akatsuka

Sally the Witch by Mitsuteru Yokoyama

Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi

Cardcaptor Sakura by CLAMP

Alice 19th by Yuu Watase

Little Witch Academia by Yoh Yoshinari, Trigger, Keisuke Sato

Hurricane Heels by Isabel Yap (out of print, but the story is part of a collection that has other stories that aren't YA titled Never Have I Ever: Stories)

Magical Boy by The Kao

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Tirzah and Erica talk book news and discuss some great YA romantasy.

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Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes!

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Scholastic Book Fairs separate books by LGBTQ+ and BIPOC authors

Scholastic asks Maggie Tokuda Hall to remove references to racism

More YA fantasy romance books

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh 

Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan

Noragami by Adachitoka

Fire and Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Six Crimson Cranes and Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim

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This week, Tirzah shares two new YA releases that are set in Elizabethan times.

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Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes!

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That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams

By Any Other Name by Erin Cotter

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Erica and Tirzah discuss a few YA graphic novels perfect for spooky season.

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Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes!

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Coven by Jennifer Dugan and Kit Seaton

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu

Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks

Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo

Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Lisa Sterle

Laid-Back Camp by Afro

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol

Strange Horticulture game

This Way Madness Lies game

Fear Street adaptation on Netflix

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Erica discusses some witchy YA books as well as a few fall traditions.

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Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes!

The Witchery by S. Isabelle 

Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin

 Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka

Quick mentions:

Shadow Coven by S. Isabelle, The Nature of Witches and Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin

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Tirzah and Erica discuss some interesting news stories and celebrate Latine Heritage Month with some fab YA books by Latine authors.

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Book Riot's editorial team is writing for casual and power readers alike over at The Deep Dive! During the month of September, all new free subscribers will be entered to win Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, plus 5 mystery books from The Deep Dive. To enter, simply start a free subscription to The Deep Dive. No payment method required!

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The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

Into the Light by Mark Oshiro

Northranger by Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo

Lucha of the Night Forest by Tehlor Kay Mejia

The Fall of Whit Rivera by Crystal Maldonado

Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi 

Pride by Ibi Zoboi

Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Muñoz 

The Making of Yolanda la Bruja by Lorraine Avila

Honorable mentions: Just Say Yes by Goldy Moldavsky and adult book Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

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This week, Tirzah talks about the impact of soft censorship on indie presses like Levine Querido and how you can help.

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Book Riot's editorial team is writing for casual and power readers alike over at The Deep Dive! During the month of September, all new free subscribers will be entered to win Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, plus 5 mystery books from The Deep Dive. To enter, simply start a free subscription to The Deep Dive. No payment method required!

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When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sasha Lamb

Brooms by Jasmine Walls

Why Banning Books Doesn't Increase Sales via The Atlantic

Levine Querido's 100k Book Challenge

Levine Querido's Bookshop Page

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