10 Gothic Horror Stories to Haunt Your Dreams
Who doesn’t love a good gothic horror novel in the fall? Big beautiful spooky houses, macabre families, doomed romance… so wonderful. Classic or modern, these are some of the most atmospheric stories around. If you’re looking for a moody fall read, gothic horror is definitely…
Princesses & Mediators: Top 5 Meg Cabot Books
You never forget the books you read as a teen. And Back to School month at Fully Booked is such a great time for us to take a trip down nostalgia lane and revisit some of our favourite young adult books from that time in…
Back To School: 10 Best Young Adult Books To Take With You
Awards for Young Adult books YALSA. An acronym that, for most people, means nothing. But if you are from the US and happen to be a librarian, or child of a librarian, then you know what it means and why it is important. “The Young Adult…
Teen Sleuths: 5 Young Adult Mystery Books to Investigate
Teens are so good at stumbling onto a mystery. Ever since the Hardy Boys discovered their first robbery plot, the public has been clamouring for young adults who solve mysteries. The subject matter may have evolved since then, but the tension and intrigue are still…
Let’s Snuggle & Solve Mysteries: 10 Best Cozy Mystery Books You Can Curl Up With
The month of August can mean a great many things. Vacations are coming to an end, school is starting, and the lazy days of summer are beginning to fade away. Along with getting back into the grind, the days start to get shorter, the evenings…
Plot Twist: Mystery Books That Take a Surprising Turn
What makes a good mystery book plot twist? Plot Twists. Some are formulaic, expected, and easily spotted from a mile away. But when a novel features a surprise twist that the reader doesn’t expect, it sticks in their minds. That feeling of utter shock, re-reading…
Making Waves: Top 10 Summer 2020 Reads to Keep you Company at the Beach
What are some good beach reads? Ah, summertime. Beaches, boardwalks and fairs galore. Unfortunately, the world is looking vastly different this year, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t still enjoy the kinds of beach reads that are the perfect reprieve at this time of…
Top 10 Stephen King Books to Read Before you Die
There are just some days when you want to curl up with a blanket, pick up a spooky read from your favourite author, turn down the lights and become immersed in a world of endless possibilities outside of your own. A world where anything can…
Never Sleep Again: Young Adult Authors Who Kept Us Up at Night
Growing up in the 1990s, horror was everywhere. The 1980s may be credited with tons of iconic teen horror – for good reason – but the 90s will always have a special place in my heart. I’m looking at you, I Know What You Did…