This sequel is the sweetest kind of YA romance, but that doesn’t mean it lacks substance. While book clubs can still enjoy rooting for Team Peter vs Team John, they can also delve into conversations about insecurity in relationships, the what-ifs of paths not taken, and the bittersweetness of growing up.

The conclusion to this YA romance trilogy brims with nostalgia—for teenagers’ hopes, dreams, and fears, for the bittersweetness of leaving high school, and for first love in all its glory.

This YA fantasy is a beautiful blend of Western fairytale and Eastern folktale, featuring a cursed princess who needs to grow up fast, learn selflessness, and own the magic that will eventually save her.

In addition to enlightening me on the efforts that go into searching for a lost hiker, this adult literary fiction/mystery/suspense novel also delivered insights into mother-daughter relationships, the burnout that stemmed from the COVID-19 pandemic, and what people can learn about themselves out in the woods.

This whimsical YA fantasy (or romantasy) is perfect for readers looking for self-worth themes paired with a Regency-inspired world, magical overtones, and a grumpy/sunshine romance. I

Rather than epic scenes escalating to a punchy climax, the book is dozens of small moments, conversations, and thoughts strung together to make you fall in love as gradually as the characters do.

This fun YA romance is perfect for readers who want to vicariously experience D&D while enjoying delicious romantic tension.

This delightful romp of a historical fantasy is perfect for YA readers who want a lot to talk about while not taking themselves too seriously.

This YA speculative is perfect for readers who want a Back to The Future setup with the mother-daughter dynamic of Freaky Friday.

This sweet YA romance is great for readers who like rivals-to-lovers, unique hobbies (color guard and percussion!), and role-playing games.

This delightful adult novel is a cross between rom-com and women’s fiction. Authored by the great Sophie Kinsella (best known for Confessions of A Shopaholic), this book makes me laugh out loud every time I read it.

This adult sci-fi novel features the Andy Weir classic—a scientist alone in space, grappling with a life-or-death problem—and I am HERE for it.

This speculative adult novel grabbed me immediately. Exploring alternate lives is tantalizing, and there was a lot of relatable emotion behind the reason for it: trying to find an option good enough for Nora to want to keep living.

This is book club fiction at its most fun. I love a book about seniors kicking butt, and this one throws in a teen father dealing with a gang, a quest to save a community center, and a grundle of murky backstories.

Age: Adult Genre: Contemporary Quick Review of We All Live Here This adult contemporary family drama has so much to say about forgiveness, ownership for faults, and the ties that bind us to family. I felt all the struggles so deeply, and while I didn’t agree with every decision the characters made, I was rooting for them to succeed the whole way. Book Club Questions This book revolves around cheating, which different characters do for different reasons. Why do you think the a

Age: YA (14+) Genre: Romance Reading the series? Keep the discussion going with the guides for Dating and Dragons (book 2) and Rolls and Rivalry (book 3). Quick Review of Dungeons and Drama This YA romance is fun, quirky, and delivers a fake flirting story with lots of heart. While I wouldn’t have minded more actual D&D in the story, I love the nerd culture rep and how it slots together with Riley’s passion for theatre. And that's not all there is to discuss: woven througho

I love a good magical realism story, and this YA romance does a great job incorporating elements of the genre. The story is the definition of bittersweet.

This YA romance is so stinking adorable, I can’t even. It got me out of a months-long romance slump with its witty banter and memorable characters.

Age: YA (14+) Genre: Romance Quick Review of Tokyo Ever After This delightful YA romance is basically the Japanese Princess Diaries, and I’m completely on board. The book explores questions about identity, family relationships, and honoring your culture while still being yourself. Book Club Questions To start the book, Izumi feels like she is missing part of herself by not understanding her Japanese heritage. How would you summarize what Izumi learns about her heritage by the

This clean YA romance blends political activism with cross-cultural romance in a unique Atlanta setting.