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Title: Blackbeard's Daughter Author: Diana Strenka Publication Date: February 14, 2016 Synopsis: Margaret's life is a whirlwind, caught in the ravages of eighteenth-century survival. War, disease, and murder threatens her every move. When she encounters her father's pirate ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, she realizes that she has finally met her match. About the Author: Diana Strenka is a passionate word artist dedicated to providing you with the very best in literature! Goodreads |  Amazon |  Facebook Author Interview: First off, I'd like to thank you for joining me on the blog today! 1. Describe Blackbeard’s Daughter as a tweet (140 characters or less)!  Colonial dreams have become piratical nightmares. Margaret takes one disastrous turn after the other as she confronts the perils of murder, war, and revenge. When her father boards a pirate's vessel, she joins him in an effort to save his life. Will she survive the storms ahead, or will they destroy ...

Title: Unrest Author: Wendy Higgins Series: Unknown #2 Publication Date: February 16, 2017 Synopsis: Being on the run in the desert means food and sanctuary are hard to come by, but Amber Tate and her crew are not about to give up. Not after having so many of the things they love brutally ripped from them by an unknown enemy who sent their world into the apocalypse. Survival takes precedence, but once safe shelter is found, their guards fall and the emotions they’ve been holding in are finally released. Anger, insecurities...lust. In their tight quarters, Amber, Rylen, Tater, and Remy can't escape it. The past must be faced, and passions run even stronger in the darkest of times. In the midst of unrest, their worlds are rocked again when they discover the truth about the war that’s ruined their lives. They thought finding out the enemy's identity would give them the edge; instead it’s revealed terrifying dangers they never thought possible. About the Author: Wendy Higgins ...

This year Penguin Young Readers and the Roald Dahl Literary Estate are celebrating 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl —the world’s number one storyteller.  2016 marks 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl, the author of beloved stories such as Matilda , Fantastic Mr. Fox , and The BFG . Two of Roald Dahl’s most popular novels, James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , were written while Roald Dahl lived in the U.S. and were inspired by American culture—finding success here first before going on to become global bestsellers. Today, Roald Dahl’s stories are available in 58 languages and he has sold more than 200 million books with many of these stories having also been adapted for screen and stage. As part of the celebrations, Penguin Young Readers has released Roald Dahl’s most beloved titles with all new covers! And I have the honor of featuring the brand new cover of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator . Title: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator...

Title: Opposition Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout Series: Lux, #5 Publisher: Entangled Teen Publication Date: November 1, 2016 Synopsis: Katy knows the world changed the night the Luxen came. She can't believe Daemon welcomed his race or stood by as his kind threatened to obliterate every last human and hybrid on Earth. But the lines between good and bad have blurred, and love has become an emotion that could destroy her—could destroy them all. Daemon will do anything to save those he loves, even if it means betrayal. They must team with an unlikely enemy if there is any chance of surviving the invasion. But when it quickly becomes impossible to tell friend from foe, and the world is crumbling around them, they may lose everything— even what they cherish most—to ensure the survival of their friends…and mankind. War has come to Earth. And no matter the outcome, the future will never be the same for those left standing. About the Author: #1 New York Times and #1 International Bes...

Title: Somniare Author: D.T. Dyllin Series:  Somniare #1 Publisher: Tik Tok Press Publication Date: July 19, 2016 Synopsis: Remy Novem was murdered… But she didn’t die. Forced to escape to Somniare, a dream landscape, Remy must somehow survive living nightmares, and endless torment without using her magic. Her only hope for freedom is to hitch a ride with a human back into reality, tricking the poor creature into believing no harm will befall them. Remy isn’t troubled by the fact that she must kill to live… Until love changes everything. Goodreads  |  Amazon About the Author: D.T. Dyllin is a bestselling author who writes both paranormal and contemporary romance. Anything with a love story is her kryptonite. Her obsession with affairs-of-the-heart is what first drove her to begin twisting her own tales of scorching romance. D.T. was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Black & Gold for life, baby!) She now lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with her husband an...

Title: Bad Teacher Author: Clarissa Wild Publication Date: June 28, 2016 Synopsis: My name is Thomas and I’m always hard. No really, that’s my last name. Thomas Hard, the pleasure is all mine … literally. I can’t help it that my name suits me well. You know what else suits me well? That girl sitting across the bar, with her lips right where I tell them to be. I want her, and when I want something, it’s gonna be mine. One night. No names. No phone numbers. Just me, her, and pure pleasure. Except, that one girl turns out to be the biggest mistake of my life. Why? Because I broke my cardinal rule … Never bang a student. Author’s note: Don’t like reckless decisions & unbridled screwing? Don’t love girls that are obsessed with ice cream, rainbows, and unicorns? Don’t enjoy a bit of corny humor sprinkled on top? Then this book is not for you. And last but not least, if you hate cats with giant jewels … Don’t even bother. Goodreads  |  Amazon  |  Barnes & Noble ...

Title: The Fangirl Life: A Guide to All the Feels and Learning How to Deal Author: Kathleen Smith Publisher: TarcherPerigee Publication Date: July 5, 2016 Synopsis: You'd probably know a "fangirl" when you see one, but the majority stay relatively closeted due to the stigma of being obsessed with fictional characters. However, these obsessions are sometimes the fangirl's solutions for managing stress, anxiety, and even low self-esteem. Fangirling is often branded as behavior young women should outgrow and replace with more adult concerns. Written by a proud fangirl, The Fangirl Life is a witty testament to the belief that honoring your imagination can be congruous with good mental health, and it's a guide to teach fangirls how to put their passion to use in their own lives. The Fangirl Life encourages you to use an obsession not as a distraction from the anxieties of life, but rather as a test lab for your own life story: How can a character girl crush be us...