The Book Shire

YA Contemporary

A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro

Synopsis: The last thing Jamie Watson wants is a rugby scholarship to Sherringford, a Connecticut prep school just an hour away from his estranged father. But [...]

Down With the Shine by Kate Karyus Quinn

Synopsis: There's a reason they say "be careful what you wish for." Just ask the girl who wished to be thinner and ended up smaller than Thumbelina, or the [...]

The Land of 10,000 Madonnas by Kate Hattemer

Synopsis:  Five teens backpack through Europe to fulfill the mysterious dying wish of their friend in this heartwarming novel from the author of The [...]

Thanks for the Trouble by Tommy Wallach

Synopsis:  “I’ve got some questions for you. Was this story written about me?” I shrugged. “Yes or no?” I shrugged again, finally [...]

You Were Here by Cori McCarthy

Synopsis:  Grief turned Jaycee into a daredevil, but can she dare to deal with her past? On the anniversary of her daredevil brother's death, Jaycee [...]

Mosquitoland by David Arnold

Another book hyped to the point of no return… Look, guys, I wanted to love this book. I heard great things upon even greater things about it over the course [...]

Best Books of 2015

It's a little late, but I figured it was about time to compile my Best of list for 2015. I know how eager y'all must be (this is a big deal, after all), [...]

The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry

WHOA. Slow the phones and stop the presses. I just need a second. Whew… Okay. I think I’m ready to write this review now (though there’s absolutely no [...]

Dream Things True by Marie Marquardt

There are so many people I know who need to read this book. Seriously, if you’ve never given a second thought to immigration laws or reform, if you’ve [...]