Eric Smith
Eric Smith an author, blogger, and literary agent based in Philadelphia. When he isn’t busy trying to discover new books, he sometimes tries to write his own. Blog: Eric Smith Twitter: @ericsmithrocks
Romantic Comedies as Escapist Fantasy Novels
August 14, 2020One reader on how romance novels have become powerful -- and comforting -- fantasy reads.
10 of the Best Genre Blending Young Adult Novels of the Year
December 6, 2019Read your way into ten of the best 2019 YA books that blend genres.
Exclusive Cover Reveal: HOT DOG GIRL by Jennifer Dugan
October 30, 2018We've got the exclusive (and utterly delightful) cover reveal for Jennifer Dugan’s debut YA novel, HOT DOG GIRL! Check out this story of awkward love.
Read Harder 2018: A Comic Written or Illustrated by a Person of Color
January 18, 2018Looking for books to fulfill 2018 Read Harder Challenge task #8: comics written or illustrated by a person of color? Peruse these titles.
10 of the Best Young Adult Novels About Outcasts
October 3, 2017From contemporary to fantasy, these 10 excellent YA books are about the outcasts: the kids who don't quite fit in and seek a place to feel at home.
Finding Truth in Stories: A Reading List from Cindy Pon’s Want
June 4, 2017A reading list from Cindy Pon's new YA book WANT.
Read This, Then That: Geekerella by Ashley Poston & Other Love Stories Set at Comic Con
April 9, 2017Geekery and comic con in YA fiction.
What to Read While Waiting for You’re Welcome Universe by Whitney Gardner
February 26, 2017YA books about disability, complicated friendships, and art to pick up while you're waiting for YOU'RE WELCOME UNIVERSE by Whitney Gardner.
Read This, Then That: Under Rose-Tainted Skies and Other Kid-Lit Novels About Agoraphobia
January 21, 2017A look at kid lit titles that explore agoraphobia and mental health.
Read This, Then That: Tara Sim’s Timekeeper and Other Fantastic Steampunk Reads
December 4, 2016Dig into fantastic steampunk reads.
Read This, Then That: David Arnold’s Kids of Appetite and Great Shifting POV Novels
August 26, 2016Excellent YA novels with multiple POVs.
By the Cover: Saho Fujii, Art Director at Little Brown
August 25, 2016The next installment of By The Cover, where we chat with cover designers about their work!
Simon Curtis And More Young Adult Authors Who Literally Rock
August 23, 2016Simon Curtis and Other Young Adult Authors Who Are Musicians: Jeff Zentner, David Arnold, Whitney Gardner, and More!
Read This, Then That: Mice of the Round Table & Other Tales (Tails?) of Squeaky Fantasy Heroes
August 18, 2016Tap into those childhood memories of reading The Mouse and the Motorcycle and dive into these timeless tales.