Stephenie Meyer"Twilight" might have officially ended its reign on the Grand High Throne of Pop Culture, but its intriguing legacy is still going strong. Check this out: Five years after the publication of the last volume in Stephenie Meyer's bestselling series about sparkly vampires and shapeshifting wolfmen, the author has revealed an interesting bit of trivia about the much-discussed, forever-unfinished manuscript for "Midnight Sun" —a revisit of the "Twilight" story from Edward's point of view. In an interview with the BBC, Stephenie explained how it actually came to be leaked online.

"At first it was quite scary, because I had had my e-mail hacked once, and there was sort of this feeling like people were getting into my computer," she recalled. "But after I was able to track it down, it turned out that wasn't the case at all."

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Willa HollandToday in unexpected book-to-movie news that'll give you a hardcore insta-flashback to your early education in YA lit: The big-screen adaptation of Judy Blume's "Tiger Eyes" finally has a release date! (Did you just get knocked down by a full-body wave of nostalgia? Don't lie; we know you did.)

Entertainment Weekly has the exclusive scoop that the film will be out in theaters and on demand June 7—which means that you have just about three months to revisit and reread every Judy Blume book ever written in anticipation of the big day.

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This Song Will Save Your LifeAre you ready to get some religion...in the church of catchy hooks, sick beats and sweet bass lines? We hope so! 'Cause we've got your holy book hookup right here: It's the EXCLUSIVE cover reveal for Leila Sales' new YA novel, "This Song Will Save Your Life." It's the touching story of a troubled outsider who's sure she'll be walking alone all her life...until she discovers friendship in a band full of musical misfits and personal fulfillment in the exquisite art of DJing.

Considering its content, it's no surprise that this book's beautiful cover art has a musical motif—and a pair of super-shiny headphones that we are officially coveting. Plus, psssst! If you look extra-close, you might catch a subliminal message about what lies at the heart of "This Song Will Save Your Life" (Hint: follow the pink font and see what you get.)

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Heads up, literati! The list of YA adaptations on which to keep your ever-watchful eyes looks like it might be getting a new addition: the long-awaited "Maze Runner" movie, based on the book by James Dashner, is eyeing a leading man.

Deadline reports that the perpetually babyfaced Will Poulter has been offered one of the main roles in the dystopian sci-fi drama, which has been in development in Hollywood since 2011.

"Maze Runner" is the story of Thomas, a teenage boy who wakes up in a mysterious concrete enclosure, surrounded by boys his own age and with no memory of how he got there. Soon, he discovers that his strange new home lies at the center of a constantly shifting maze full of deadly threats, watched over by a mysterious group known as the Creators. It's Thomas' destiny to conquer the maze and lead his new friends to freedom—if he doesn't die in the attempt.

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By now, you've read the news that dreamy "Teen Wolf" actor Daniel Sharman will narrate the audiobook version of Cassandra Clare's upcoming "Infernal Devices" finale, "Clockwork Princess." And you've likely seen him hard at work in the studio, thanks to our exclusive behind-the-scenes peek. And now the time has finally come for you to hear the fruits of his labor!

Hollywood Crush has gotten its lace-gloved fingers on an audiobook excerpt of the Prologue and Chapter 1, introduced by Daniel himself. So if you've ever dreamed of Will Herondale reading you a bedtime story, click play and snuggle up with your pillow and blankie. (Though we don't suggest doing so at your desk...)

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Here's a cause for cautious celebration: "The Selection," the CW pilot based on Kiera Cass' YA dystopian dating-game drama, has a leading lady! Again! For real, this time! Deadline reports that Israeli actress Yael Grobglas has officially snagged the role of America Singer, the working-class heroine who must compete against a gaggle of fellow bachelorettes in a national, televised competition for the love of the dashing Prince Maxon.

Yael is looking to make a name for herself on American television after headlining a series in her native Israel, and snagging the lead in a highly anticipated YA book-to-film adaptation like this one could be a major coup for the as-yet-unknown actress. But more importantly, this is a big step forward for the pilot, which has been plagued by delays despite having its rights snapped up by Hollywood long before the book even hit shelves.

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Daren KagasoffShailene Woodley isn't the only "Secret Life of the American Teenager" star to land a role in a highly anticipated YA adaptation following the series' cancellation. Deadline reports that cast mate Daren Kagasoff, who played Ricky Underwood for five seasons, will star in Fox's upcoming "Delirium" pilot, based on the dystopian novel by Lauren Oliver.

"Delirium" is set in a world in which love has been deemed a dirty disease, curable only with a labotomy-like procedure each citizen must undergo when they turn 18. Just weeks before Lena Haloway (played by Emma Roberts) is to go under the knife, she falls in love with the mysterious Alex Sheathes (played by Daren), leading her to question not only the cure but her society's rigid rules.

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The Fault in Our StarsHazel Lancaster and Augustus Waters' heart-wrenching romance is one step closer to big-screen immortality, as the "The Fault in Our Stars" adaptation has found its director.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the honors go to Josh Boone, whose directorial debut, "Stuck in Love" (formerly "Writers"), premiered at last year's Toronto International Film Festival and will open on April 19. And, as it turns out, the auteur has his own special history with the work, as it provided solace in the wake of a friend's death.

"I feel the weight and responsibility to get this right and give his readers and devoted fans as pure a translation as possible," Josh told THR. "We hope to create a little infinity within this film that fans can revisit over and over."

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The dystopian futureworld of "Delirium" isn't exactly one we'd want to live in—not least because the whole government-mandated surgery that turns citizens into emotionless drones is kind of a turn-off—but damn, the human scenery is fine. Just check out the latest report from Deadline on the TV adaptation of Lauren Oliver's trilogy, and behold the sensuous sexiness of new cast member, Gregg Sulkin. Now there's a pair of lips you wouldn't mind sitting next to on the lobotomy bus, eh, ladies? MEOW.

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by Richelle Mead

People often ask where I get my inspiration from, and I always say I have no good answer because, well, inspiration comes from everywhere: people, places, memories. There are little gems all around us that can hold glimmers of inspiration. Here’s one of my more unexpected ones.

Louisa May Alcott, most famously known for writing "Little Women," had a much lesser known novel called "Eight Cousins." It’s about a preteen girl who’s orphaned and sent to live in the town her father grew up in, where she discovers she has seven boy cousins and a whole bunch of quirky aunts and uncles. Anyway, the book’s good, but I’m not in love with it. What I’m REALLY in love with is its sequel, "Rose in Bloom." Yeah...did I mention that the girl’s name is Rose? (Rose Hathaway wasn’t named after Alcott’s Rose Campbell, but it’s certainly one of the reasons I feel so strongly toward that name).

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