Friday, Decembe1 , 2023
The countdown begins December 1st! Bookmark the page and follow along with our bookish advent calendar as we reveal a delightful new book for young readers each day until Christmas!
Thursday, November 9, 2023
This week, Fangirl: 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition by Rainbow Rowell was released. Bookseller Delaney walks us through what the book has meant to her over the past decade.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
October was Dyslexia Awareness Month, but it's something that we as booksellers are particularly attuned to all year round. It's estimated that 70-80% of people with reading difficulties have some form of dyslexia, but we believe that everyone can find books and stories that work for the way their brains process language. Here are some recommendations and resources for dyslexic young readers and the grown ups who support their dreams!
Thursday, October 19, 2023
It's hard to believe, but this October marks twelve years since we moved Brilliant Books from our little blue store in Suttons Bay to our beautiful downtown location right here in Traverse City. To celebrate, we've been sharing some top twelve lists from those years. You've seen our twelve bestselling staff favorites, twelve books we can always count on, and now, we're sharing this year's top twelve bestselling books for twelve-year-olds!
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023.
We've already shared some of our top teen books for spooky season, but we felt that list didn't give the graphic novels their due, so we've created a whole new list to remedy that. Some of these graphic novels are old favorites, some are newly released, and there are even a few that haven't officially hit shelves yet, but together they span the full range from slightly spooky to totally terrifying. Which will you add to your TBR?
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Goodbye, ice cream and beach days, hello trick-or-treating & scary stories around the fire! October is upon us, which means we're getting close to the spookiest of holidays.
Get ready for the big day with some of our favorite Halloween books. Perfect for all kinds of young goblins, ghouls, and witches, these books will get the whole family excited for Halloween!
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Choose Your Own Adventure gamebooks are in the running for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame! They've got some pretty stiff competition (like Connect Four, Ken dolls, slime, and more) but if they make it, they'll be the first book series to achieve the honor!
Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Leaves are starting to change colors and there is (occasionally) a chill in the air...yes, spooky season is nigh, and that means it's time to break out all our favorite ghoulish, ghostly, supernatural, spooky, and downright monstrous recommendations for young adult readers. Check out this selection of things that go bump in the night!
Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
Recently, bookseller Carissa shared her love for Greek Mythology and all its many retellings. She highlighted a number of her favorites, including a selection of books geared toward young adult readers. There wasn't room to include them all, however, so here are a few more to expand your collection!
Saturday, August 19, 2023.
Learning to read is a real challenge for some kids; all too often, it's a challenge that can dampen their enjoyment of books and reading in general. To help them gain confidence and reading stamina, check out these highly recommend graphic novels for emerging readers!
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