Hi, friends! Today on Pop! Goes The Reader I’m thrilled to welcome author Triona Murphy to the blog to share the exclusive cover reveal for her debut middle grade novel, Socks and Secret Quests! Scheduled to be released on on September 29th 2026 by Atheneum Books For Young Readers, Socks and Secret Quests is a
Back in June 2020, I was fortunate enough to have been asked by author Kaela Rivera to host the exclusive cover reveal for her debut middle grade novel, Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls. Today, I feel honoured to welcome Kaela back to Pop! Goes The Reader to share the exclusive cover reveal for
Today on Pop! Goes The Reader, I’m honoured to host the exclusive cover reveal for Winter White by Annie Cardi, a modern YA reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale being published by Union Square & Co. on January 27th 2026! Don’t miss all the exciting details below! About Annie Cardi Annie Cardi is the author of
About A. R. Capetta R. Capetta is known for magical and romantic novels including Echo After Echo, The Lost Coast, and the Lambda Literary Award winner The Heartbreak Bakery. They are also the author of the Hocus and Pocus series for younger readers. A. R. Capetta lives in a small town in the mountains —
About Colleen Alles Colleen Alles is a native Michigander and award-winning writer living in Grand Rapids. The author of two novels, a full-length poetry collection, and four poetry chapbooks; she’s also the Poetry Editor of The Lakeshore Review and a contributing fiction editor with Barren Magazine. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in Red Cedar
Hi! I’m Jen! I’m a thirty-something introvert who loves nothing more than the cozy comfort of home and snuggling my two rescue cats, Pepper and Pancakes. I also enjoy running, jigsaw puzzles, baking and cross stitch. Few things bring me more joy than helping a reader find the right book for them!
