From our Heart to Yours: Some Thoughts, News & Recommendations from the Bookanistas 4/18/13

Before we begin we'd like to offer heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy on Monday. Our hearts go out to you.

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And now, please join us in welcoming our newest Bookanistas, fellow writers and book lovers committed to spreading some book love!

Lenore Appelhans

Shari Arnold

Rebecca Behrens

Tracey Neithercott

Kimberly Sabatini

We're so excited to see our team grow. These writers are all amazing, each of them offering unique perspectives on the book world.

Finally, be sure to check out this week's Bookanista recommendations! We're sure you'll find a book to look forward to.

FIRST…Jessica Love welcomes our FIVE NEW BOOKANISTAS!

Carrie Harris croons about THE COLLECTOR by Victoria Scott (YA Paranormal Romance)

Corrine Jackson adores CONFESSIONS OF AN ANGRY GIRL by Louise Rozett (YA Contemporary Romance)

Shelli Johannes-Wells hails HYSTERIA by Megan Miranda (YA Contemporary)

Stasia Ward Kehoe celebrates YALSA’s TEEN LIT DAY

Nikki Katz raves about ROOTLESS by Chris Howard (SF/Dystopian)

Gretchen McNeil adores UNREMEMBERED by Jessica Brody (YA Paranormal Romance)

Rebecca Behrens and Tracey Neithercott share why they’re excited to be newbie Bookanistas

Happy reading!