Hello, wonderful readers! We only have a few months to go until the festival! While most of the authors’ latest books have been released, some aren’t here just yet. But, luckily, those are available for preorder! Some of the preorders even have fun campaigns from the authors or publishers, where you get awesome swag for proof of purchase. If we’re missing any special pre-order campaigns please let us know! PRE-ORDERS (by release date): DANCE OF THIEVES by Mary E. Pearson (August 7)
DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY by Adib Khorram (August 28)
UNCHARTED by Erin Cashman (September 4)
A ROOM AWAY FROM THE WOLVES by Nova Ren Suma (September 4)
HERE TO STAY by Sara Farizan (September 18) FOR A MUSE OF FIRE by Heidi Heilig (September 25)
THE RISING GOLD by Gabe (writing as Ava Jae) (October 2)
KINGDOM OF THE BLAZING PHOENIX by Julie C. Dao (November 6)
The rest of our #BTAF18 books have already released, and you can buy them at one of the links below! DOWN AND ACROSS by Arvin Ahmadi Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books ZENITH by Sasha Alsberg and Lindsay Cummings Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books THE CRUEL PRINCE by Holly Black Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books CONTAGION by Erin Bowman Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books AMERICAN PANDA by Gloria Chao Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books THE BELLES by Dhonielle Clayton Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books FOREST OF A THOUSAND LANTERNS by Julie C. Dao Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books BRIGHTLY BURNING by Alexa Donne Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books EVERLESS by Sara Holland Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books MONDAY’S NOT COMING by Tiffany D. Jackson Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books BEYOND THE RED by Gabe (writing as Ava Jae) Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books INTO THE BLACK by Gabe (writing as Ava Jae) Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books WINTERSONG by S. Jae-Jones Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books SHADOWSONG by S. Jae-Jones Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books DEAR RACHEL MADDOW by Adrienne Kisner Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books FURYBORN by Claire Legrand Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books A LINE IN THE DARK by Malinda Lo Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books ISLE OF BLOOD AND STONE by Makiia Lucier Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books SHIP IT by Britta Lundin Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books ANGER IS A GIFT by Mark Oshiro Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books ALL OF THIS IS TRUE by Lygia Day Peñaflor Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books FINAL DRAFT by Riley Redgate Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books IN HER SKIN by Kim Savage Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books MY SO-CALLED BOLLYWOOD LIFE by Nisha Sharma Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books YOU’LL MISS ME WHEN I’M GONE by Rachel Lynn Solomon Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books AND I DARKEN by Kiersten White Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books NOW I RISE by Kiersten White Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books BRIGHT WE BURN by Kiersten White Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books THE BEAUTY THAT REMAINS by Ashley Woodfolk Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books SKY IN THE DEEP by Adrienne Young Amazon | B&N | Indiebound | Porter Square Books How many of the #BTAF18 books do you own? How many are you trying to read before the festival on September 22nd?
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We don’t know about you, but when we read about a character with a passion, that interest tends to rub off on us, too! If you’re looking for something to fill these long summer days, maybe try a new hobby inspired by some of our passion-filled BTAF18 protagonists! Do you have a hobby that you love? ![]() FINAL DRAFT by Riley Redgate A lot of readers also dabble in writing, too. Have you been thinking about writing that next Great American Novel but don’t know where to start? Use these resources to create your own crash course this summer: Susan Dennard: Writing Resources Writer’s Block Party: A Blog About Writing and Publishing Pub(lishing)Crawl Want to take it even further? Sign up for a Boston-based workshop at Grub Street, or take one online! ![]() MY SO-CALLED BOLLYWOOD LIFE by Nisha Sharma Storytelling comes in many forms, and movies can be just as enjoyable as books! Share your thoughts on the films you see this summer by starting a movie review blog. You can create a blog for free on various sites like Wordpress or Blogger, and these links can help you get started: NYFA: 9 Tips for Writing a Film Review Grammarly: Everything You Need to Know on How to Write a Movie Review ![]() YOU’LL MISS ME WHEN I’M GONE by Rachel Lynn Solomon If you’re the type to go all or nothing when it comes to new projects, maybe try your hand at a musical instrument! Adina in YMMWIG is a viola master and you can take after her by picking up a string instrument. Looking for a lower-cost commitment? Try the ukulele! Guitar Center: $45-$100 Amazon: $35 (AND it’s rainbow!) Here are 10 tips for beginners! ![]() THE BEAUTY THAT REMAINS by Ashley Woodfolk If music is the hobby of your heart, take it even further by reviewing the local bands you see on Instagram, or starting a music appreciation club at your school! Want to be in the spotlight instead of behind the scenes? Start a band with your friends, or take voice lessons this summer! Our Pastimes: How to Start a Band in High School Your 10-Step Cheat Sheet for Learning How to Sing |
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