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July #ARCParty: A look at some late summer and early fall 2017 YA lit titles

July 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment

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July #ARCParty: A Look at Some Late Summer/Fall 2017 YA Lit titles// Today The Teen and The Bestie are taking a look at a few more upcoming titles. They added a lot to their TBR list.

July #ARCParty: A Look at Some Late Summer/Fall 2017 YA Lit titles



  1. Best friendship tested by long distance relationships as they start college #ARCParty sept

    Best friendship tested by long distance relationships as they start college #ARCParty sept

    They gave this one a thumbs up



  2. Secret love, "cursed ranch" The Teen: That sounds good #ARCParty oct

    Secret love, “cursed ranch”

    The Teen: That sounds good #ARCParty oct



  3. Mia's life spirals out of control in this coming of age story #ARCParty Sept

    Mia’s life spirals out of control in this coming of age story #ARCParty Sept
    They also both said yes to this


  4. HS student learns she has demon fighting skills, which might make getting into an Ivy League school a little harder. I am reading this now, fun read for Buffy fans. Includes Chinese folklore. #ARCParty August

    HS student learns she has demon fighting skills, which might make getting into an Ivy League school a little harder.

    The Teen: So, it’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    I am reading this now, fun read for Buffy fans. Includes Chinese folklore.
    #ARCParty August



  5. Teens who witness a violent act in Mexico are now wanted and try to cross the border for safety #ARCParty Sept

    Teens who witness a violent act in Mexico are now wanted and try to cross the border for safety #ARCParty Sept

     This sounds really good.


  6. Told in a series of letters and journals, what happens when you try to pursue love in unconventional ways?

    Told in a series of letters and journals, what happens when you try to pursue love in unconventional ways?



  7. A sophomore thinks her life doesn't compare to a YA novel until she starts writing down everything that happens in her life #ARCParty

    A sophomore thinks her life doesn’t compare to a YA novel until she starts writing down everything that happens in her life
    #ARCParty
    This sounds really interesting.


  8. A girl is run out of town after accusing others of gang rape and the girls decide to stand beside her to get justice #ARCParty

    A girl is run out of town after accusing others of gang rape and the girls decide to stand beside her to get justice

    #ARCParty


     The Teen is very excited to read this and noted that it would be a good companion novel with Moxie.


  9. "She refuses to be the person she once was"

    “She refuses to be the person she once was”
    Both teens agreed this sounds really interesting.
Filed Under: #ARCParty

May 2017 #ARCParty

May 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment

May 2017 #ARCParty// The Teen and Bestie were here last night and we looked through our stack of ARCs that release this month. Each teen took turns reading the back descriptions out loud and they divided them up to see who gets to read what.

They agreed they would share Songs About a Girl (which The Teen began reading last night). The Bestie walked out with The Names They Gave Us after The Teen gushed about it. She also walked out with Four Weeks, Five People and No Good Deed (she liked Kill the Boy Band by the same author). The Teen is all about fantasy so she has Dark Breaks the Dawn on deck next.


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May 2017 #ARCParty



  1. May 2017 #YALit

    May 2017 #YALit

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    Tue, May 16 2017 22:12:09



  2. Two best friends go on an epic adventure to try and fix their friendship #ARCParty

    Two best friends go on an epic adventure to try and fix their friendship #ARCParty

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    Tue, May 16 2017 22:15:11



  3. Fantasy A fight for a kingdom Shapeshifting #ARCParty

    Fantasy
    A fight for a kingdom
    Shapeshifting
    #ARCParty

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    Tue, May 16 2017 22:16:58



  4. Mental Health, OCD, Eating Disorders Four weeks, five people #ARCParty

    Mental Health, OCD, Eating Disorders
    Four weeks, five people
    #ARCParty

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    Tue, May 16 2017 22:18:58



  5. Historical fiction, Civil War, Slavery, True Love #ARCParty

    Historical fiction, Civil War, Slavery, True Love
    #ARCParty

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    Tue, May 16 2017 22:20:39



  6. Bands, Photography Fame, Rivalry #ARCParty

    Bands, Photography
    Fame, Rivalry
    #ARCParty

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    Tue, May 16 2017 22:22:52



  7. Drug trafficking, family, butterflies, immigration #ARCParty

    Drug trafficking, family, butterflies, immigration
    #ARCParty

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    Tue, May 16 2017 22:24:42



  8. One minute and fifty-three seconds after the safety bar comes down, two girls lives are changed forever

    One minute and fifty-three seconds after the safety bar comes down, two girls lives are changed forever

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    Tue, May 16 2017 22:27:29



  9. Teens attend a camp where they learn to do good deeds #ARCParty

    Teens attend a camp where they learn to do good deeds #ARCParty

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    Tue, May 16 2017 22:30:05


 

Filed Under: #ARCParty, New YA

January #ARCParty – A look at some new YA lit releases

February 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

The Teen, The Bestie and I gathered together to discuss some January 2017 and upcoming YA releases recently. Here's a brief look at what we looked at and how the teens felt about them. Because we did it on Instagram (we often talk books and Teen MakerSpace on the TeenLibrarianToolbox Instagram page, though fair warning, you'll see pictures of my kids there too), the pictures can be hard to see here. You can also find the January #ARCParty storified here.

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Filed Under: #ARCParty, New Releases, New YA

October/November #ARCParty

October 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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For those of you new to TLT, here’s how an ARC Party works: The Tween and The Bestie go through each title, reading the back cover info aloud to one another. After examining the covers, they then give each book a yeah or nay, letting me know if they are interested in reading each title. Here are the books we looked at last night and their initial reactions.

  1. Starting our #arcparty with some Oct/Nov/Dec #yalit titles https://t.co/5oFtle8ilu

    Starting our #arcparty with some Oct/Nov/Dec #yalit titles  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9YvrfDqHN/ 
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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:31:30

  2. Blood Red, Snow White by Marcus Sedgwick Oct 2016 Russian revolution, "double agents",… https://t.co/ZbfvPAUoPV

    Blood Red, Snow White by Marcus SedgwickOct 2016Russian revolution, “double agents”,…  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9ZFQFjadL/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:34:26

  3. The Messenger by Carol Lynch Williams Oct 2016 Ever speaks to the dead, paranormal, romance https://t.co/PebnZZ0XzP

    The Messenger by Carol Lynch WilliamsOct 2016Ever speaks to the dead, paranormal, romance  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9ZVpmjPUm/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:36:41

  4. The Baby by Lisa Drakeford Oct 2016 A teen surprises everyone by giving birth and everyone is… https://t.co/HP3oT50Vw6

    The Baby by Lisa DrakefordOct 2016A teen surprises everyone by giving birth and everyone is…  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9ZgUwjnVA/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:38:08

  5. A Darkly Beating Heart by Lindsay Smith Oct 2016 A teen is sent to Japan and slips back in… https://t.co/CgNIp4xsZj

    A Darkly Beating Heart by Lindsay SmithOct 2016A teen is sent to Japan and slips back in…  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9ZqFIDjUQ/ 

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:39:28

  6. Color Blind by Sheila Sobel Oct 2016 New Orleans, voodoo, family https://t.co/vUlJwvJpXE

    Color Blind by Sheila SobelOct 2016New Orleans, voodoo, family  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9ZycBjMIA/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:40:36

  7. This Is Our Story by Ashley Elston Nov 2016 5 boys go hunting, only 1 comes back and Kate is… https://t.co/zCTKJ2Gzi3

    This Is Our Story by Ashley ElstonNov 20165 boys go hunting, only 1 comes back and Kate is…  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9aMavjfqr/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:44:09

  8. Trouble Makes a Comeback by Stephanie Trombly Nov 2016 Will Zoe take a detour and find out… https://t.co/HyxNVdMIig

    Trouble Makes a Comeback by Stephanie TromblyNov 2016Will Zoe take a detour and find out…  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9acpMDSbL/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:46:22

  9. Diabolic by S J Kincaid Nov 2016 1 of the most anticipated reads for Fall 2016. Science… https://t.co/JR8pZUnghi

    Diabolic by S J KincaidNov 20161 of the most anticipated reads for Fall 2016. Science…  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9apukD6ue/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:48:09

  10. Girls in the Moon by Janet McNally Nov 2016 Family, music, poetry, identity, family secrets https://t.co/SAHAvXNgdq

    Girls in the Moon by Janet McNallyNov 2016Family, music, poetry, identity, family secrets  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9bAapD3wk/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:51:15

  11. The Amateurs by Sara Sheppard Nov 2016 5 years ago a girl disappeared, a group of teens… https://t.co/RKC4Ccw7OJ

    The Amateurs by Sara SheppardNov 20165 years ago a girl disappeared, a group of teens…  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9bOCIDRYz/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:53:07

  12. The Best Possible Answer Nov 2016 What do you do when your boyfriend leaks racy pics of you… https://t.co/np1N7qWJhY

    The Best Possible AnswerNov 2016What do you do when your boyfriend leaks racy pics of you…  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9bbZXDvRa/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:54:56

  13. We Are Still Tornadoes Nov 2016 Set in the 80s. Should two best friends be more than friends? https://t.co/ex4iE8TL8r

    We Are Still TornadoesNov 2016Set in the 80s. Should two best friends be more than friends?  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9bmKkD6jw/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:56:25

  14. The Infinity of You and Me Nov 2016 Mental illness? Alternate worlds? https://t.co/0pegJh7s09

    The Infinity of You and MeNov 2016Mental illness? Alternate worlds?  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9bvS0DvHf/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:57:39

  15. Saving Hamlet by Molly Booth Nov 2016 Drama/theater, HS crushes, time travel to Shakespearean… https://t.co/GJnWUA5fZy

    Saving Hamlet by Molly BoothNov 2016Drama/theater, HS crushes, time travel to Shakespearean…  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9b8R9DXvB/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 20:59:26

  16. The sequel to Wolf by Wolf Nov 2016 1950s Germany https://t.co/JlNrO6Rv8N

    The sequel to Wolf by WolfNov 20161950s Germany  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9cDvSjG9u/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 21:00:27

  17. Spindle by E K Johnston Dec 2016 Story spinners, demons, curses A retell one of Sleeping Beauty https://t.co/Tyj7QNmctD

    Spindle by E K JohnstonDec 2016Story spinners, demons, curses
    A retell one of Sleeping Beauty  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9cf7iDGV5/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 21:04:18

  18. Everyday Magic by Emily Allbright Dec 2016 Hollywood behind the scenes https://t.co/u6Iaj1epO9

    Everyday Magic by Emily AllbrightDec 2016Hollywood behind the scenes  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9ct7MjeoS/ 

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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 21:06:12

  19. So these are the 3 The Teen is rushing to read https://t.co/iCU9hGGjw8

    So these are the 3 The Teen is rushing to read  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9c0tljJrH/ 
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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 21:07:08

  20. And these are the 3 The Bestie is rushing to read https://t.co/oi6DuevAV2

    And these are the 3 The Bestie is rushing to read  https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9c4VODGch/ 
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    Mon, Oct 24 2016 21:07:38

Filed Under: #ARCParty, Uncategorized

Sumer #YALit #ARCParty

May 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment

 

A look at some upcoming May, June and July ARCs of YA Lit

  1. TLT16

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    Getting ready to start an #aRCParty with The Teen & Bestie to look at some upcoming new releases.

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 21:44:53

  2. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    Here’s how it works: they’ll read the back of each book out loud & share whether they think it sounds good. #arcparty

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 21:45:45

  3. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    In theory they will then read and review them. #arcparty

    Tue, Apr 26 2016 21:46:26

  4. Here's a look at the May 2016 #yalit titles we'll be looking at for today's #ARCParty https://t.co/W8dLF5lih5

    Here’s a look at the May 2016 #yalit titles we’ll be looking at for today’s #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/W8dLF5lih5
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 21:47:16

  5. Montana, Romance, The Bestie says YES because she is into horses & loves romance #ARCParty Present day & past https://t.co/VhO1G2tPoa

    Montana, Romance, The Bestie says YES because she is into horses & loves romance #ARCParty Present day & past pic.twitter.com/VhO1G2tPoa
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 21:49:49

  6. Selective mutism, power, identity - @VictoriaLBYR sold me hardcore on this book & its look at power #arcparty https://t.co/tULhLdv9is

    Selective mutism, power, identity – @VictoriaLBYR sold me hardcore on this book & its look at power #arcparty pic.twitter.com/tULhLdv9is
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 21:52:15

  7. Summer in Hawaii, can you escape home? Betrayal, relationships, forgiveness #ARCParty Disney Hyperion https://t.co/tX58JpCB74

    Summer in Hawaii, can you escape home? Betrayal, relationships, forgiveness #ARCParty Disney Hyperion pic.twitter.com/tX58JpCB74
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 21:56:11

  8. A new Bryan Bliss! Military families, effects of service, identity, one night adventures #ARCParty https://t.co/zQULx51iJX

    A new Bryan Bliss! Military families, effects of service, identity, one night adventures #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/zQULx51iJX
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 21:58:59

  9. THE LIE TREE: A young woman can not resist a mystery, family scandal, science, fantasy SOUNDS GOOD #ARCParty https://t.co/Ix0sOIakEW

    THE LIE TREE: A young woman can not resist a mystery, family scandal, science, fantasy SOUNDS GOOD
    #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/Ix0sOIakEW
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:02:26

  10. After her mom does, a teen girl finds a priceless piece of memorabilia; southern life #ARCParty https://t.co/VGumQD2Pci

    After her mom does, a teen girl finds a priceless piece of memorabilia; southern life #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/VGumQD2Pci
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:04:51

  11. A TOTALLY AWKWARD LOVE STORY : "toilet boy Cinderella", sounds funny, romantic #ARCParty https://t.co/snp0891v8Q

    A TOTALLY AWKWARD LOVE STORY : “toilet boy Cinderella”, sounds funny, romantic #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/snp0891v8Q
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:07:01

  12. Teenage rebellion, teens falls in love w/poet, self discovery, the power of story #ARCParty https://t.co/nyTvClVHof

    Teenage rebellion, teens falls in love w/poet, self discovery, the power of story #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/nyTvClVHof
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:09:39

  13. Here's a look at the June #yalit titles we'll be discussing #ARCParty https://t.co/ROIFJ7Aphv

    Here’s a look at the June #yalit titles we’ll be discussing #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/ROIFJ7Aphv
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:10:24

  14. Keplinger uses her own experiences growing up legally blind to inform this story; friends on the run #ARCParty https://t.co/SYMXO9dyfb

    Keplinger uses her own experiences growing up legally blind to inform this story; friends on the run #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/SYMXO9dyfb
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:14:42

  15. Time travel, romance, sci fi #ARCParty https://t.co/fR037bbpyH

    Time travel, romance, sci fi #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/fR037bbpyH
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:15:42

  16. Alternate Earth; identity, sci fi, . . . "Nothing on Earth will ever be the same again" #ARCParty https://t.co/avAAqCJdYs

    Alternate Earth; identity, sci fi, . . . “Nothing on Earth will ever be the same again” #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/avAAqCJdYs
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:18:19

  17. Unrequited love, geeks: what's not to love? #ARCParty https://t.co/lfle6sMXm7

    Unrequited love, geeks: what’s not to love? #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/lfle6sMXm7
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:22:20

  18. And here are the July #yalit titles we will be talking about #ARCParty https://t.co/EwCVJwBoxe

    And here are the July #yalit titles we will be talking about #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/EwCVJwBoxe
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:24:31

  19. What if everyone in town starts to turn into wax figures? Love this author, great concept #ARCParty https://t.co/AjysxKkUyN

    What if everyone in town starts to turn into wax figures? Love this author, great concept #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/AjysxKkUyN
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:26:00

  20. Teen writes an article for the Huffington Post, scores an agent; Reshma tries to be "American girl" #ARCParty https://t.co/Gyq3QHj6vS

    Teen writes an article for the Huffington Post, scores an agent; Reshma tries to be “American girl” #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/Gyq3QHj6vS
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:30:03

  21. "One of these truths is a lie, and not everyone will live to find out what it is" - Boom! #ARCParty https://t.co/Yy3jXZT2Id

    “One of these truths is a lie, and not everyone will live to find out what it is” – Boom! #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/Yy3jXZT2Id
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:31:44

  22. 7 interwoven stories about 1 fateful day that changes everything #ARCParty https://t.co/eq01yVd5Ks

    7 interwoven stories about 1 fateful day that changes everything #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/eq01yVd5Ks
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:34:13

  23. World War 1; Poppy volunteers as a front line nurse; romance and identity #ARCParty https://t.co/Pu2rR7yFEw

    World War 1; Poppy volunteers as a front line nurse; romance and identity #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/Pu2rR7yFEw
    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Tue, Apr 26 2016 22:40:48

Filed Under: #ARCParty, new books, New Releases, New YA, YA Lit, YA Literature, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Literature

March #ARCParty

April 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment

March #ARCParty// It's time for another #ARCParty, where The Teen, The Bestie and I share some of the latest ARCs we have received and I get a first hand look at what a couple of teens are thinking.


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Mon, Apr 04 2016 13:39:13

March #ARCParty



  1. We're going to look at some April and May #yalit releases #ARCParty https://t.co/SWL9DYrMPu

    We’re going to look at some April and May #yalit releases #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/SWL9DYrMPu

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 19:39:04



  2. A book series for Doctor Who/Sherlock fans. Book 3 coming 8/23/16 from @AlgonquinBooks https://t.co/oMx49CW6oY

    A book series for Doctor Who/Sherlock fans. Book 3 coming 8/23/16 from @AlgonquinBooks pic.twitter.com/oMx49CW6oY

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 19:33:55



  3. TWO SUMMERS: parallel worlds, love, self discovery, family secrets "this sounds good" #arcparty https://t.co/aUhiM5VTRI

    TWO SUMMERS: parallel worlds, love, self discovery, family secrets “this sounds good” #arcparty pic.twitter.com/aUhiM5VTRI

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 19:41:20



  4. Hurricane Sandy, a teen on her own during the storm after the power goes out #ARCParty https://t.co/kD3OC3bm7S

    Hurricane Sandy, a teen on her own during the storm after the power goes out #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/kD3OC3bm7S

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 19:43:30



  5. Boarding school, GLBTQ, cliques, social pressures #ARCParty https://t.co/48L8IUesGS

    Boarding school, GLBTQ, cliques, social pressures #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/48L8IUesGS

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 19:47:20



  6. Hurricane - is this a new YA trend? - #ARCParty https://t.co/qAOpAeeY4j

    Hurricane – is this a new YA trend? – #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/qAOpAeeY4j

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 19:48:32



  7. GIRL ABOUT TOWN: Hollywood It Girl, historical, new lovers set up for murder (1930s) #ARCParty https://t.co/osOxRVLtTg

    GIRL ABOUT TOWN: Hollywood It Girl, historical, new lovers set up for murder (1930s) #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/osOxRVLtTg

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 19:50:35



  8. Fantasy, can Henry restore his sister to normal? #ARCParty https://t.co/66tsqlhNZQ

    Fantasy, can Henry restore his sister to normal? #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/66tsqlhNZQ

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 19:55:59



  9. The Teen: "OMG it's a new Morgan Matson!" That says everything really. A fave author. #ARCParty https://t.co/iVn1m4WxvL

    The Teen: “OMG it’s a new Morgan Matson!”
    That says everything really. A fave author. #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/iVn1m4WxvL

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 19:55:59



  10. A few upcoming titles for June - Oct #yalit #ARCParty https://t.co/9sya7tS84P

    A few upcoming titles for June – Oct #yalit #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/9sya7tS84P

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 19:55:59



  11. Geek culture, comic books and comic con - oh my! #ARCParty https://t.co/BJhlGKzAzo

    Geek culture, comic books and comic con – oh my! #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/BJhlGKzAzo

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 19:58:10



  12. Historical fantasy, multicultural, and blurbs from Doctorow, R L Stine & Jonathan Maberry #ARCparty https://t.co/UcaDfxARla

    Historical fantasy, multicultural, and blurbs from Doctorow, R L Stine & Jonathan Maberry #ARCparty pic.twitter.com/UcaDfxARla

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 20:00:27



  13. CHASING STARS by Helen Douglas. July #yalit from Bloomsbury #ARCParty https://t.co/BiTLSgtyLu

    CHASING STARS by Helen Douglas. July #yalit from Bloomsbury #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/BiTLSgtyLu

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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 20:01:58



  14. A college investigates charges of rape after a house party #SVYALit #ARCParty Very culturally relevant https://t.co/RHYQlnxr0N

    A college investigates charges of rape after a house party #SVYALit #ARCParty Very culturally relevant pic.twitter.com/RHYQlnxr0N

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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 20:03:53



  15. If you aren't already reading Kelly Barnhill, you should fix that. Fantasy. #ARCParty https://t.co/683xu5C8Kg

    If you aren’t already reading Kelly Barnhill, you should fix that. Fantasy. #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/683xu5C8Kg

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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 20:05:31



  16. Not an ARC, but I got this in #bookmail "a girl who can't remember, a boy who can't forget her" #love #romance https://t.co/8Sq32En2Jq

    Not an ARC, but I got this in #bookmail “a girl who can’t remember, a boy who can’t forget her” #love #romance pic.twitter.com/8Sq32En2Jq

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    Sun, Apr 03 2016 20:10:07


 

Filed Under: #ARCParty, new books, YA Fiction, YA Lit

Evy’s First Impressions

February 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment

What prompts a teen to pick up one book instead of another? Evy dug through Heather’s big old box-o-books and picked four to take home. What did she pick and why? This TLT Teen Advisory Board member is an avid YouTube fan, so she decided to tell you in a video. Thanks Evy!

Books discussed:

Gorgeous by Paul Rudnick

Love Drugged by James Klise

Under Shifting Glass by Nicky Singer

The Sister Pact by Stacie Rayme

Filed Under: #ARCParty, Book Reviews, Collection Development Tagged With:

January #ARCParty – A Look at January, February and March 2016 YA Lit Releases

January 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment

January #ARCParty

Here’s The Teen, The Bestie, and new TAB member Cat taking a look at some of the most recent ARCs that we have received here at TLT Headquarters (aka, Casa Jensen). In case you are new to TLT, here’s what we do: The teens go through each book and look at the cover and read the description to let me know what they think and if they would be interested in reading the title or not based on that little bit of info. I always find it interesting to see what they think plus it helps me know what titles they might be interested in reading and reviewing.//

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Sat, Jan 16 2016 17:09:16

January #ARCParty

A look at #yalit coming out January through March 2016

  1. Gonna have an #ARCParty. We'll be looking mostly at Feb & March 2016 #yalit release https://t.co/meRdfqq5gP

    Gonna have an #ARCParty. We’ll be looking mostly at Feb & March 2016 #yalit release pic.twitter.com/meRdfqq5gP

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 15:58:06

  2. New Margaret Peterson Haddix. Hidden step siblings https://t.co/7HVo2RGdEU

    New Margaret Peterson Haddix. Hidden step siblings pic.twitter.com/7HVo2RGdEU

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 15:59:25

  3. The Bestie has already read this one and says "one of the best books ever". Substance abuse, cousins https://t.co/1ecPeEeEkc

    The Bestie has already read this one and says “one of the best books ever”. Substance abuse, cousins pic.twitter.com/1ecPeEeEkc

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:00:48

  4. An over achieving perfectionist tries to live life more fully https://t.co/VqC2AjMRLP

    An over achieving perfectionist tries to live life more fully pic.twitter.com/VqC2AjMRLP

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:01:49

  5. Science fiction; teens think this sounds interesting #ARCParty https://t.co/uPgI6j9D6P

    Science fiction; teens think this sounds interesting #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/uPgI6j9D6P

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:03:41

  6. Feb 2016 #yalit releases #ARCParty https://t.co/tVPxcGiVod

    Feb 2016 #yalit releases #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/tVPxcGiVod

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:04:46

  7. What happens when gods visit the mortal world? Loki! #ARCParty https://t.co/7UVgrCpOfW

    What happens when gods visit the mortal world? Loki! #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/7UVgrCpOfW

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:06:05

  8. Races, fantasy, horse betting, class warfare #ARCParty https://t.co/70thUr2V6b

    Races, fantasy, horse betting, class warfare #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/70thUr2V6b

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:07:34

  9. Locked in syndrome, guilt, siblings #ARCParty https://t.co/nFYB4HSUqI

    Locked in syndrome, guilt, siblings #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/nFYB4HSUqI

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:09:07

  10. Autism, siblings with Autism #ARCParty https://t.co/nhnAFOXKQy

    Autism, siblings with Autism #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/nhnAFOXKQy

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:10:20

  11. Karen actually read this & it was good. WWII. Greatest maritime disaster. They say it sounds good. #ARCParty https://t.co/SOAO6h94Dt

    Karen actually read this & it was good. WWII. Greatest maritime disaster. They say it sounds good. #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/SOAO6h94Dt

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:12:51

  12. Teen w/strange new power; 4 horsemen of the apocalypse. Sounds interesting! #ARCParty https://t.co/QMmowNJ5wD

    Teen w/strange new power; 4 horsemen of the apocalypse. Sounds interesting! #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/QMmowNJ5wD

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:14:15

  13. March 2016 new #yalit releases https://t.co/IgLmFVyY5h

    March 2016 new #yalit releases pic.twitter.com/IgLmFVyY5h

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:15:02

  14. Family, dementia, line between magic & reality blurs #aRCParty https://t.co/1KvoEQCQGf

    Family, dementia, line between magic & reality blurs #aRCParty pic.twitter.com/1KvoEQCQGf

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:16:36

  15. Much giggling about title. Transfer student. He really is a pterodactyl apparently! They are intrigued. #ARCParty https://t.co/RowzMD07h4

    Much giggling about title. Transfer student. He really is a pterodactyl apparently! They are intrigued. #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/RowzMD07h4

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:18:34

  16. They like the cover. They say yes! (This is a sequel) #ARCParty @lexusgailey will be reviewing. https://t.co/M0OcvENkwJ

    They like the cover. They say yes! (This is a sequel) #ARCParty @lexusgailey will be reviewing. pic.twitter.com/M0OcvENkwJ

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:19:51

  17. Fantasy; "cursed girl"; they think it sounds really good #ARCParty https://t.co/W6Hl8tbtfK

    Fantasy; “cursed girl”; they think it sounds really good #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/W6Hl8tbtfK

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:22:00

  18. Arts academy; is our MC responsible for a string of deaths? fantasy. So intriguing. #ARCParty https://t.co/ScoS790u5G

    Arts academy; is our MC responsible for a string of deaths? fantasy. So intriguing. #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/ScoS790u5G

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:23:43

  19. Suicide attempt, friendship & family; self discovery, middle school. They say it sounds good. #ARCParty https://t.co/eoM2ln7Nri

    Suicide attempt, friendship & family; self discovery, middle school. They say it sounds good. #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/eoM2ln7Nri

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:25:24

  20. Cliff falls for girl, has to figure out life, about to graduate. They said it sounds good & intense #ARCParty https://t.co/e8OMjCkjql

    Cliff falls for girl, has to figure out life, about to graduate. They said it sounds good & intense #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/e8OMjCkjql

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:26:50

  21. LOL - they're all, no don't touch it! Don't get anything on it! #Arcparty https://t.co/bFteHdkM0k

    LOL – they’re all, no don’t touch it! Don’t get anything on it! #Arcparty pic.twitter.com/bFteHdkM0k

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:27:45

  22. Aftermath of rape, #SVYALit. "wow, that sounds intense" #ARCParty https://t.co/bJQYKzyi09

    Aftermath of rape, #SVYALit. “wow, that sounds intense” #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/bJQYKzyi09

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:28:50

  23. Senior yr road trip to Vegas, online relationships #ARCparty https://t.co/YB2KqUnJye

    Senior yr road trip to Vegas, online relationships #ARCparty pic.twitter.com/YB2KqUnJye

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:30:07

  24. Drug abuse/addiction; domestic violence; homelessness; trying to end cycle #ARCParty https://t.co/GbMtTHQrID

    Drug abuse/addiction; domestic violence; homelessness; trying to end cycle #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/GbMtTHQrID

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:35:42

  25. The Teen: "I need to read this!"; maternal abandonment. #ARCParty https://t.co/Uss7xy6kGY

    The Teen: “I need to read this!”; maternal abandonment. #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/Uss7xy6kGY

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    Sat, Jan 16 2016 16:37:36

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November #ARCParty

November 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Here's a look at some upcoming titles and the November #ARCParty where The Teen and The Bestie shared what they think of some of the upcoming titles we've received in the mail here at TLT.

  1. TLT16

    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    The Teen and The Bestie are here. Gonna have an impromptu #arcparty

    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:32:10



  2. A 100 year old mystery. Can she change history? November 2015. #arcparty Both say it sounds good. https://t.co/v9bY1UbPY1

    A 100 year old mystery. Can she change history? November 2015. #arcparty Both say it sounds good. pic.twitter.com/v9bY1UbPY1

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    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:33:46



  3. Dec 2015. Blind MC. Grief. - The Teen says she is stealing right now to read.#arcparty https://t.co/P0sMoaQrph

    Dec 2015. Blind MC. Grief. – The Teen says she is stealing right now to read.#arcparty pic.twitter.com/P0sMoaQrph

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    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:35:40



  4. The Mr already read and liked. Superpowers. #arcparty https://t.co/atydYyqF2J

    The Mr already read and liked. Superpowers. #arcparty pic.twitter.com/atydYyqF2J

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    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:36:57



  5. Coming in January 2016 releases - #yalit #arcparty https://t.co/SUfvN8cmbi

    Coming in January 2016 releases – #yalit #arcparty pic.twitter.com/SUfvN8cmbi

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    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:37:58



  6. Mental illness. Suicide. Inspired by authors own experiences. Sounds astounding. #arcparty https://t.co/hRSHE2Q09H

    Mental illness. Suicide. Inspired by authors own experiences. Sounds astounding. #arcparty pic.twitter.com/hRSHE2Q09H

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    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:40:39



  7. #Mglit boy who loses everything tries to save his horse #arcparty https://t.co/pD1Kv0gw16

    #Mglit boy who loses everything tries to save his horse #arcparty pic.twitter.com/pD1Kv0gw16

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    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:42:22



  8. An overachiever learns you can't control life or the future. #ARCParty https://t.co/wN6GZlAN9y

    An overachiever learns you can’t control life or the future. #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/wN6GZlAN9y

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    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:43:52



  9. All I have to say about a new Greene book is YAY!!! #mglit #ARCParty https://t.co/GvSqc9jqW1

    All I have to say about a new Greene book is YAY!!! #mglit #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/GvSqc9jqW1

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    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:44:47



  10. Girl in foster care. Community secrets. #ARCParty The Teen says yes!! https://t.co/7OoOwFWpg6

    Girl in foster care. Community secrets. #ARCParty The Teen says yes!! pic.twitter.com/7OoOwFWpg6

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    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:47:09



  11. So this is by the author of Gorgeous which I actually liked. Subversive humor. #ARCParty https://t.co/xDiF2pNiL9

    So this is by the author of Gorgeous which I actually liked. Subversive humor. #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/xDiF2pNiL9

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    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:49:57



  12. Blurb compared it to Easy A. #ARCParty https://t.co/ZsVomQqN27

    Blurb compared it to Easy A. #ARCParty pic.twitter.com/ZsVomQqN27

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    Mon, Nov 02 2015 00:52:20


 

Filed Under: #ARCParty, new books, New YA, Young Adult, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Literature

August #ARCParty

August 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment

We spent Saturday afternoon looking through some of our September and October 2015 releases. Here’s what we saw and are adding to our TBR list.

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This tweet has a typo. It’s supposed to say I “coveted” this title at TLA, not covered.

Filed Under: #ARCParty