Open Thread: July 22-24
If there's one thing everyone loves to give, it's advice. Sometimes it's well-thought out, and other times...well...what's the best or worst advice you've ever received? As always, feel free to chat...
View ArticleRIVERDALE Is Like Every Show You Love Rolled Into One
Last night, I saw the pilot for Greg Berlanti's Riverdale, coming to The CW mid-season and executive produced by new Archie comics Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, and I fell wholly in...
View ArticleThe SUPERNATURAL Rewatch Project: The New Bobby
The Road So Far Welcome back to the rewatch project! Have you ever thought to yourself, you know, I do love watching the Winchesters wear plaid and slay things but what I’d really like to see is some...
View ArticleBefore Sunrise
BOOK REPORT for Meet Me Here by Bryan Bliss Cover Story: Zombie Horde Drinking Buddy: Meh Testosterone Level: PG-13 (some violence, adult situations, alcohol and drug use, crude humor) Talky Talk: And...
View ArticleIf You Don’t Already Ship It, You Should
Last week, while catching up on my blogroll, I hit the jackpot thanks to Anna at Nerdy Alerty. I have to give her major pants for introducing me to what quickly turned out to be my new favorite thing...
View ArticleYA Onscreen: All The SDCC News You Can Use!
Welcome back to YA Onscreen, to where I have returned from the wilds of San Diego Comic-Con with LOTS of scoop for you. Let's hop to! Specifically relevant to FYA interests: I saw Greg Berlanti's...
View ArticleThe Spirits Within
BOOK REPORT for Signs of You by Emily France Cover Story: Popular on Instagram BFF Charm: Big Sister Swoonworthy Scale: 6 Talky Talk: Spiritual Suspense Bonus Factor: Religious Mystery Relationship...
View ArticleThe DAWSON’S CREEK Rewatch Project: So This Is What A Pacey/Joey Relationship...
Follow the whole rewatch here! Last week, on Dawson’s Creek. Welcome back to the Dawson's Creek Rewatch Project, where we have reached Season 4! And here's the thing about Season 4 - we get to see...
View ArticleGiveaway: SING STREET
If you saw Sing Street in theaters, you don't need me to tell you that it's basically the ideal YA story. I mean, if this movie didn't have you at 1980s Irish teenage wannabe musician, then you need...
View ArticleGILMORE GIRLS: A YEAR IN THE LIFE Trailer Reveals The Release Date
Ever since Netflix announced the Gilmore Girls revival A Year in the Life, we have been breathlessly waiting for a release date. What day should I black out on my calendar so I know not to schedule...
View ArticleWe’re Gonna Start The Fire
BOOK REPORT for Flamecaster (Shattered Realms #1) by Cinda Williams Chima Cover Story: Why Yes, This is a Fantasy Book BFF Charm: Yay x 2 Swoonworthy Scale: 4 Talky Talk: He Said, She Said, They Said...
View ArticleHow To Save A Life
BOOK REPORT for Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta Cover Story: Emma Stone BFF Charm: Yay Swoonworthy Scale: 4 Talky Talk: Down Under Bonus Factor: Spotlight on Mental Health Relationship Status:...
View ArticleProcrastination Pro Tips: Fictional Libraries, Ascendant, Handmaid’s Tale,...
Happy Friday! Thanks to Mandy C. and Amanda R. for covering Pro Tips the last two weeks. Book Related Things 7 awesome fictional libraries. Roxane Gay to write for Marvel Comics. Jason Reynolds to...
View ArticleOpen Thread: July 29-31
It's hard to believe that summer is almost over. Where did the time go? How is it almost August? What else do you have on your Summer 2016 bucket list? Are there any concerts you want to attend,...
View Article#YASummerShowdown 2016, Book 3: Gotta Catch ‘Em All
Previously: History Has Its Eyes on YA Geodudes and gals, the end of Showdown 2016 is nearing as I Raichu. With one last week of Chanseys remaining, which team will Raticate the competition to be this...
View ArticleThe SUPERNATURAL Rewatch Project: What’s Up, Doc?
The Road So Far Welcome back to the rewatch, superfans! Rejoice, for this week brings us the return of our beloved Linda Tran AND throws a little Looney Tune logic to liven up the usual hunting. THE...
View ArticleAugust ‘16 TBR List
I guess summer reading technically ends when school starts up, which for some poor souls is only in a week or two. But we're adults, and that means we still have a full month of poolside reads and...
View ArticleYA Onscreen: Channing Tatum Is A Mermaid!!!
Welcome back to YA Onscreen! Let's hop to. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT NEWS: there will be a remake of Splash, and Workaholics alum/national treasure Jillian Bell will play the Tom Hanks role, and...
View ArticleWindfall At Walthingham
BOOK REPORT for The Gilded Cage by Lucinda Gray Cover Story: Historical Turn Arrrrroooooound BFF Charm: Yay Swoonworthy Scale: 4 Talky Talk: Gothic Lite Bonus Factor: Unexpected Inheritance...
View ArticleThe HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Chat!
All right, y'all: we've been poring over the play photos for months, but the script book for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is finally here! An FYA book report is forthcoming, but LOL like we'd...
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