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New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out on July 30

Alex Faccibene

Welcome back to New Release Radar, where we share new book releases weekly. Read on to see what's in store for July 30.

New Year's Eve YA books - Book covers left to right: The Resolutions: Four Latine teens of different genders stand in a line, hugging each other. Middle: Reggie and Delilah's year of Falling. A Black teen boy and girl lean into each other, dreamily, while seated New Year's Kiss A white teen girl and boy stand in the snow, hugging each other. The boy uses a cane.

4 Young Adult Books for New Year’s Eve

Melis Noah Amber

If you're looking for a young adult book to ring in the New Year, we've got you covered. These four books are perfect for New Year's Eve!

A photo collage featuring the book covers, from left to right, for The Fell of the Dark, First Kill and Wayward Son.

5 LGBTQ+ Teen Vampire Stories to Sink Your Teeth Into

Melis Noah Amber

Get ready for five fantastic tales featuring LGBTQ+ teen vampires. They're full of fun, frights and flirting. Check them out here!

Book Review: Felix Silver, Teaspoons & Witches by Harry Cook cover

Book Review: FELIX SILVER, TEASPOONS & WITCHES

Melis Noah Amber

Thank you to Interlude Press/Edelweiss for a copy of Felix Silver, Teaspoons & Witches in exchange for an honest review.  Summary After ...

Queer Tested, Teacher Approved: 13 LGBTQ+ Sex-Positive YA Novels for Your TBR Feature Image: Cover of five novels

Queer Tested, Teacher Approved: 13 LGBTQ+ Sex-Positive YA Novels for Your TBR

Melis Noah Amber

Hey there, GGA! Welcome to another edition of Queer Tested, Teacher Approved. This time we’re talking about sex (baby!), specifically ...

Retelling Classic Stories: cover of the affair of the mysterious letter, the chosen and the beautiful and Peter darling

5 Retellings of Classic Stories You Need to Read

Melis Noah Amber

I don’t know about you, but though I’ve always been a bookworm, most “classics” have always been a hard pass. All ...

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GGA’s 6 Favorite Fandom Podcasts That Should Be on Your Radar

Melis Noah Amber

Podcasts are getting better and better and more numerous. They run the gamut of true crime to covering certain TV ...

Book Review: ANY WAY THE WIND BLOWS

Melis Noah Amber

Thank you to Wednesday Books for sending me a copy of Any Way the Wind Blows for an honest review. I’ve ...

multiple queer YA book covers

Queer Tested, Teacher Approved: 23 Queer YA Genre Books You Need To Read

Melis Noah Amber

Hello there! Welcome to the inaugural edition of Queer Tested, Teacher Approved! I’m a queer educator who’s been working with kids ...

Cover of Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, Wynonna Earp Poster and cover of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling; Is it okay to have a problematic fave?

The Million Dollar Question: Is it OK to Have a Problematic Fave?

Melis Noah Amber

Is it OK to have a problematic fave? No, really. I’m asking. You see, She Who Shall Not Be Named’s ...