​I’m often asked why I write books about mental health.  My recent books--The Castle School (for Troubled Girls), What Kind of Girl, and A Danger to Herself and Others—touch on different aspects of mental heath including grief, eating disorders, self-harm, and anxiety.  I think we write about the things that are important to us, and mental health and self-care are topics that are important to me—ones about which there is always more to learn and more stories to tell.
 
People talk a lot about self-care as a tool to help manage our mental health.  But of course, self-care can mean so many different things—from asking for help, to seeing a therapist, to carving out fifteen minutes for your skin-care ritual each night.  I’m definitely not an expert on the subject—there are countless therapists and teachers and counselors who know much more about this sort of thing than I—but here are a few of my personal favorite ways to practice self-care.

Halloween might be looking a little different this year, but that doesn't mean we can't make it as spook-tacular as possible! This Halloween we're excited to attend virtual Halloween parties, read  creepy tales, and watch our favorite scary movies! Keep reading to check out our tips and tricks to have a fangtastic, and safe, Halloween! If you're looking for more reads, check out our funny books round up or our Books page to see what's new!

Prime Day is here! We're so excited to share all of the hot Sourcebooks Fire Prime Day deals we were able to round up for you. If you've been waiting to jump into a new series or discover a new author to love then today's your day because we've got the best books of 2020 on sale for one day only! Better act fast before you miss these must-have 2020 book sales. Want even more FIREreads in your life? Follow us on Instagram or subscribe to our newsletter so you never miss an update! PLUS we giveaway tons of free books and share exclusive behind the scenes insights from your favorite authors.

One thousand years later, the legend of Queen Rielle is a fairy tale to Eliana Ferracora. A bounty hunter for the Undying Empire, Eliana believes herself untouchable―until her mother vanishes. To find her, Eliana joins a rebel captain and discovers that the evil at the empire's heart is more terrible than she ever imagined.

As Rielle and Eliana fight in a cosmic war that spans millennia, their stories intersect, and the shocking connections between them ultimately determine the fate of their world―and of each other.

A great choice if you love:

• Epic fantasy and dark fantasy YA books
• Fans of To Kill A Kingdom and Ash Princess
• Lovers of dual POVs and epic world building
• Those who enjoy fiction about strong girls and women

The Empirium Trilogy:

• Furyborn (Book 1)
• Kingsbane (Book 2)
• Lightbringer (Book 3)

​Lena has her killer style, her awesome boyfriend, and a plan. She knows she's going to make it big. Campbell, on the other hand, is just trying to keep her head down and get through the year at her new school.

When both girls attend the Friday-night football game, what neither expects is for everything to descend into sudden mass chaos. Chaos born from violence and hate. Chaos that unexpectedly throws them together.

They aren't friends. They hardly understand the other's point of view. But none of that matters when the city is up in flames, and they only have each other to rely on if they're going to survive the night.

This book is perfect for:​

• Sparking conversations about prejudice and the racial tension that exists in America
• Parents and educators looking for multicultural and African American books for teens
• Fans of Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, and Jason Reynolds

For five friends, this was supposed to be one last getaway before going their separate ways―a chance to say goodbye to each other, and to the game they've been playing for the past three years. But they're all dealing with their own demons, and they're all hiding secrets.

Finn doesn't trust anyone since he was attacked a few months ago. Popular girl Liva saw it happen and did nothing to stop it. Maddy was in an accident that destroyed her sports career. Carter is drowning under the weight of his family's expectations. Ever wants to keep the game going for as long as they can, at all costs.

When the lines between game and reality start to blend with deadly consequences, it's a race against time before it's game over―forever.

Are you ready to play?

Perfect for readers who love:

• ​Teenage mystery books or YA horror 
• LGBT stories about intersectional groups of friends
• Karen McManus, Gretchen McNeil, or Natasha Preston

Hey FIREreaders!

In case you're in need of a little pick me up, keep reading for a list of our favorite funny books guaranteed to make you laugh out loud and brighten your mood! Did you see our Spring 2021 cover reveal? If you haven't, check it out here. We also recently compiled an ultimate fantasy and thriller reading list. You're going to want to add these titles to your TBR ASAP. 

Happy reading!

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Get excited, because it's time to reveal some hot new covers! Keep reading to see what hot titles are coming to your shelves next spring. In case you missed it, you can check out our last cover reveal here. Or if you can't wait and are looking for something to read RIGHT NOW, you can find a list of our favorite fantasy books here or LGBTQIAP+ reads here!

Let us know what you think of these covers in a comment below! Happy reading!

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We may have just finished our Furyborn book club on Instagram, but we're already ready to dive into our next fantasy read! Check out this list of epic YA fantasy books perfect for escaping into this summer! If you're looking for more book recs, take a look at this round up of must-have LGBTQ reads! Happy reading!

June is Pride Month and we wanted to take this opportunity to share some of our favorite LGBTQIAP+ reads with all of you! Below you'll find a list of our top picks for reading all month long - click on each cover to learn more about the book. Don't forget to leave recommendations of your own favorites in the comments below! Happy reading!

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We have a couple brand new covers to share with you and they are hot off the press! Keep reading to check out what's coming to your shelves this fall. Have you seen our other Fall 2020 covers? Check them out here. Or are you looking for something to read right now to help tide you over? Check out the staff's latest reads here!

Let us know what you think of these covers in a comment below.

Hey FIREreaders!

We sat down with Laura Bates, author of The Burning, and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project and asked her some of our burning questions. Laura's young adult novel came out April 7! We hope you enjoy this interview, if you have any questions for our author you can submit them via our Twitter and Instagram.

We hope you've been staying indoors and healthy, if you're looking for your next read check out what Team FIREreads has been reading and loving lately below!

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