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22 Nutcracker Retellings For Children, Teens, and Adults

These Nutcracker retellings reimagine ETA Hoffman's classic ballet into stories perfect for all ages from toddlers through teens and adults!

8 YA Authors on the Fairytales and Myths They Want to See Adapted

Renee Ahdieh, Marissa Meyer, and six other YA fantasy authors discuss the stories they want to see more fairytale retellings about.

100 Must-Read Fairy Tale Retellings For Adults And YA Readers

Once upon a time a reader decided to make an epic list of all the best fairy tale retellings in the land. Other readers found this list and read the books that most captured their attention. Then they recommended those books to others, and they all lived happily ever after, reading until the end of their days.

4 Examples of Jane Austen Genre Fiction

Can't get enough of your favorite Regency writer? Whether you love romance, sci-fi, mystery, or fantasy, there's some kind of Jane Austen genre fiction for you.

7 Intersectional Fairy Tale Retellings

Seven intersectional fairy tale retellings featuring princesses of color and LGBT relationships.

5 New Books Inspired By Your Favorite Classic Girl Heroes

5 new books inspired by the girl heroes of Little Women, The Wizard Of Oz, The Nutcracker and more help introduce the beloved works to a new generation.

3 On A YA Theme: YA Takes On Snow White

Snow White, as retold through YA.

4 Frankenstein Retellings

Mary Shelley's legacy continues to haunt readers and writers. Check out these frightening Frankenstein stories told through comics, YA fantasy, and fiction.

12 Mythology-Inspired Young Adult Novels

There's something for every fan of mythology in this eclectic list of YA novels inspired by myths and legends.

5 British Books to Look Out for in May

New books from British authors, all coming out this month!