Author: Sam Yanis

Sam is a freshman at the University of Arizona majoring in English. She is a bookstagrammer who has loved reading since she was a little girl. Her favorite genres are fantasy, romance, and historical fiction, both YA and Adult. She loves how reading can give you experiences you’ll never get in the real world. Aside from reading, she is also studying Modern Greek here at UA, and she loves fashion. Her dream is to work in the publishing industry, whether that be as an editor or as something else.

Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar | Anahita Karthik

January 22, 2026 0 Comments

Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar coming January 27th, 2026 from HarperCollins; 336 pages Content Warning: Foul language, alcohol About the Author: “Anahita Karthik (she/her) is a desi, queer, and multilingual

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Revisiting Old Favorites: The Infernal Devices

January 5, 2026 0 Comments

As a Pine Reads Review writer, I am always writing about new books. I get to read and review books before they’re released to the public, interview new authors, and

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The Pressure of Reading Goals

December 22, 2025 0 Comments

As the new year approaches, everyone is thinking about their goals for 2026. Whether it’s keeping your grades up, learning a new language, or reading more books, setting goals can

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Better in Black | Cassandra Clare

December 1, 2025 0 Comments

Better in Black coming December 2nd, 2025 from Knopf Books for Young Readers; 464 pages Content Warning: Violence, death, mild sexual content About the Author: “Cassandra Clare is the author

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Interview with XiXi Tian

November 28, 2025 0 Comments

About the Interviewee: “XiXi Tian was born in China and immigrated to the United States when she was a year old. She grew up in central Illinois. She graduated from

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The Cuffing Game | Lyla Lee

November 10, 2025 0 Comments

The Cuffing Game coming November 18th, 2025 from HarperCollins; 368 pages Content Warning: Depiction of a panic attack, allusions to child abuse, some foul language About the Author: “Lyla Lee

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