Mystery
Tween
Cutting Through the Mud: A Q&A with Louis Sachar
Louis Sachar, beloved author of Holes, discusses the scientific inspiration behind his new book, Fuzzy Mud, the writing habits he diligently follows, and how his audience has changed over the years.
Teen
YA Preview: The 23 Books Teens Should Be Excited About This Fall
While our dream reading list for fall could probably get into the triple digits, here’s a short selection of YA books teens should be especially eager to read.
Tween
16 Books Tweens Can Look Forward to This Fall
Get ready for kids who turn green, unexpected spies, ghosts, scientific breakthroughs, and a nod to the classics. Here are the best new middle grade books coming out this fall.
Tween
If Your Kid Loved From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, They’ll Love These 5 Other Art History Mysteries
Spice up a family trip to the museum with an art history mystery! Here are five superb examples for middle-grade readers to savor.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
6 Fantastic Kids Books by Authors Who Usually Write for Adults
Here are six excellent children’s books – written for kids of various ages – that all come from authors best known for their grown-up offerings.
Tween
5 Middle Grade Series You’ve Gotta Read (With or Without Your Kid)
I love reading middle grade books. They’re so darn good, and smart, and clever, and many have strong female characters. Here are five series you'll love.
Teen
Scare Tactics: Creepy Novels That Captivate Reluctant Teen Readers
When I hear about a teenager hates reading or doesn't like books, I have a theory about why they’re so anti-reading: they just haven’t been properly scared.
Grown-Up Reads
6 Totally Engrossing YA Audiobooks to Make a Long Commute Fly By
If you’re a grown-up who loves hearing engrossing stories — the kind that make a long commute melt away — look no further than these six YA audiobooks.
Tween
End “Are We There Yet?” with These 7 Entertaining Audiobooks for Tweens
Stop dreading the long drive and start planning your audio itinerary. Here are seven great listens to get you started.
Growing Reader
Summer 2015 Preview: The Best Books for 6- to 8-Year-Olds
Your growing reader is finally ready to conquer books on their own and summer is a perfect time to get some extra reading in. Here are twenty great choices.
Grown-Up Reads
Not Just for Kids: 5 YA Novels Adults Will Love
These young adult novels are just the kind of quality escapes that make grown-up life feel a little less…grown up.
Growing Reader
9 Audiobooks for Growing Readers and Their Families
Whether you’re heading off on vacation or looking for something fun to do at home, these nine choices offer a little something for everyone.
