To Read or Not To Read

The biggest source of angst for high school upperclassmen is, of course, college. Many rites of passage are associated with this big stage in life, including the path of choosing which college you're even going to go to. Those who have gone through this process have experienced fights with parents, fights with friends, and even fights with significant others before committing to the (daunting) beginning of the rest of their lives. Emery Lord doesn't shy away from anything about this experience: the fights, the excitement, the anxiety. The candor with which Lord uses to address the sheer enormity of the college decision and the rest of your life, when you feel like you've only just gotten started, is achingly real and validates all experiences of all high schoolers, no matter how big or small.  Emery Lord is a YA contemporary fiction author who writes books about teenage girls, all different and relatable. Her books include  Open Road Summer, The Start of Me and You ,

High school graduates might joke that they "survived" high school, suggesting it's a battleground for something  -- and they're right. In the middle of classes and the endless fight to raise your GPA, high schoolers battle over dating drama, family drama, and (best and worst of all) friendship drama. It's easy to let all of that stuff weigh you down, so once you're through, you feel like you survived something monumental. Emery Lord, attuned to all of this, gives us a beautiful contemporary young adult novel about new beginnings, heartbreaks, and prejudices that will make anyone who's been through high school reminisce and, by the end, smile. Emery Lord is a YA contemporary fiction author who writes books about teenage girls, all different and relatable. Her books include  Open Road Summer, The Start of Me and You, When We Collided, The Names They Gave Us and  The Map From Here to The re . Her books are powerful in their ability to bring difficult situ

A charming read that one can swoon over seems like the perfect kind of read, no matter where you are. A thrilling plot, engaging prose, and relatable and never-before-seen characters are always welcome, and are needed now more than ever. Luckily, Emily Henry has provided us with this poignant, sharp, lovely summer read aptly titled Beach Read . For anyone who's curious about falling in love after losing hope in it, whether that be love for someone else, writing, your family, or yourself, this is the book for you.  Emily Henry writes stories about love and family for both teens and adults. She's the author of The Love That Split the World, A Million Junes, When the Sky Fell on Splendor , and Hello Girls ( with Brittany Cavallaro ). She studied creative writing at Hope College and the New York Center for Art and Media Studies. She now spends most of her time in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the part of Kentucky just beneath it. You can find her on Instagram @EmilyHenryWrites. Augustus

Who doesn't want to date royalty? It sounds like a dream, of course, unless it can be reality. Casey McQuiston brings that dream to life in her debut novel, Red White & Royal Blue. Even better, this royal romance is queer, multidimensional, and addresses everything a new adult novel should -- including the daunting aspects of "the rest of your life." Heartwarming, witty, fun, and practically regal, Red White & Royal Blue  is more than just the perfect summer read: it's a story about true love, resilience in the face of so much hardship, and hope when it feels like all is lost.  Casey McQuiston is the  New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Red White & Royal Blue. She lives at the intersection of fun, escapist romantic adventure and smart-mouthed characters with bad manners and big hearts. Born in the Deep South, McQuiston now lives in Colorado with her dog, Pepper. You can find McQuiston at caseymcquiston.com.  When his mother became Presiden

For most people, the summer before freshman year of college is about preparation, packing, and goodbyes. Of course, Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes are not most people. While there are plenty of preparations, packings, and goodbyes to go around, they are not of the usual sort. Set in the intimidating halls of Oxford, Cavallaro graces us with one last unexpected yet completely welcome mystery. Narrated exclusively by Charlotte, fans of this series receive just a few more surprises from this dynamic duo. A dazzling and explosive conclusion, full of twists that will make you gasp, A Question of Holmes  is important, most of all, in its commentary on who has the power to tell a story. Brittany Cavallaro is the  New York Times  bestselling author of the Charlotte Holmes novels. With Emily Henry, she is the author of  Hello Girls . She is also the author of the poetry collections  Girl-King  and  Unhistorical.  A recipient of a National Endowment in the Arts fellowship, Cavallaro receive

Friendship is built on a foundation of trust that's not often articulated beforehand. People intrinsically want to trust their friends, spill all their secrets, and expect their privacy to be respected. Of course, not all friends (and certainly not all people) are truly good , so what happens when there's a breach of trust in the unspoken contract of friendship? In the newest installment of the Charlotte Holmes series, Brittany Cavallaro puts these ideas under scrutiny after the tragic ending of The Last of August . With a new format involving narration from both our main characters, an ever-evolving mystery case, and immense growth of character, readers will be on the edge of their seats wondering, will Jamie and Charlotte solve this case and come out on the other side unscathed? Brittany Cavallaro is the  New York Times  bestselling author of the Charlotte Holmes novels. With Emily Henry, she is the author of  Hello Girls . She is also the author of the poetry collections 

Art can be dangerous, but people are even more so. After a brush with death, it might be easier to just play is safe -- but that might not be possible, especially for a pair who only gets along when a murder case stands between them. Cavallaro paints these scenarios in her second book of the Charlotte Holmes series, in a masterful and poignant way. Our understanding of these two things, however, are not easy. After all, relationships and people are the most confusing thing on the planet. Welcome to another case: complicated relationships abound in Europe, where forgery rings are busted, old contacts are approached, and feelings can lead to disaster. Welcome to the striking, fascinating, and well-written mystery that is Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes. Brittany Cavallaro is the  New York Times  bestselling author of the Charlotte Holmes novels. With Emily Henry, she is the author of  Hello Girls . She is also the author of the poetry collections  Girl-King  and  Unhistorical.  A rec

Fans of Sherlock Holmes need to get their hands on this book immediately. Fans of mystery, poignant coming-of-age novels, and unexpected endings need to get their hands on this book even faster. Brittany Cavallaro delivers a beautifully delightful story in the first book of her Charlotte Holmes series, a book that surprises all kinds of readers. With an exciting mystery, a tension-filled relationship, and characters that truly bring a story to life, A Study in Charlotte  will leave readers on the edge of their seats long after the mystery has been solved. Brittany Cavallaro is the New York Times bestselling author of the Charlotte Holmes novels. With Emily Henry, she is the author of Hello Girls . She is also the author of the poetry collections Girl-King  and Unhistorical. A recipient of a National Endowment in the Arts fellowship, Cavallaro received her MFA in creative writing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her PhD in English literature from the University of Wisconsi