Nearly two years into the pandemic, I’ve found myself not only reading more but also drinking more wine. Food and drink can set the tone for an experience, just as it can complement your dinner. As Ooligan strives to promote the experiences of the Pacific Northwest, I’ve chosen five wines from the area and paired them with favorite books from my collection.
young adult
The Beginning of Our New YA Title
By Luis Ramos @luissoto805
Everyone likes Filipino food, and we are shamelessly capitalizing on that love. After all, when else will we get to work on a book with the words “egg rolls” in the title?
Author Representation in the Popular “Sick Lit” Genre
By Rachael Renz @booksforbrunch_
I think that honest representation makes marketing a book easy because the novel speaks for itself. Authors need to write their own stories, and I hope in the future they are represented and supported by publishers so that these stories—the ones with honesty and vulnerability—can reach the young adults who need it.
Which Ooligan Book Matches Your Zodiac Sign?
By Hannah Boettcher
This list will determine which Ooligan title best corresponds to your astrological personality. Are you a Finding the Vein or an Odsburg? Maybe you’re more of a Faultland or an Iditarod Nights. Keep reading to discover what the sky has to say!
Five Newly Released YA Recommendations for Valentine’s Day
By Claire Plaster @namelessclaire
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and just because things may look a little different this year doesn’t mean the books will be any less swoon-worthy! Here are five up-and-coming YA books coming out in February to get everyone in the mood for the day celebrating all kinds of love.
Color Theory: How the Color Palettes of YA Book Covers Vary by Subgenre
By Denali Halicki @denali_epub
Have you ever taken a look at your bookshelf and noticed that one color of books dominates over the rest? Thinking about that got me curious, and I decided to launch a survey asking YA readers which colors attract them most when they go out in search of a new book.