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David Arnold on his new YA romance novel, I Loved You in Another Life
"Crying has always been part of my process, I made peace with that long ago."
Win 1 of 3 copies of Wednesday is for Witch
Who says witchcraft is not part of self-care? Lyra Penrose chats her guidebook, Wednesday is a Witch. You can win 1 of 3 copies too!
3 YA sequels out in 2023 you might have missed
Many sequels and finales do not get enough hype so today we are here to quickly recommend three YA sequels that came out this year in case you haven't read them!
The Night in Question by Kathleen Glasgow & Liz Lawson …
15 must read YA horror books for Halloween 2023
From haunted houses and slasher movies to vengeful monsters and serial killers, these 15 2023 YA horror releases are must reads if you're looking for creepy reads that cover everything from eerie atmospheres to 'hide under the covers and…
Derek Landy on Bad Magic, the first graphic novel in the Skulduggery Pleasant universe
Derek Landy chats why Bad Magic works well as the first graphic novel in the Skulduggery Pleasant universe.
Meena van Praag on self-sabotage and Child of Earth and Sky
Meena van Praag chats the finale of The Sisters Grimm trilogy, Child of Earth and Sky, and how motherhood inspired her books.
Susan Lee on her New York summer YA rom-com, The Name Drop
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Exploring privilege, familial expectations, the treatment of women in the workplace, all set to the back drop of a sweltering New York summer, Susan Lee's newest YA novel, The Name Drop, is an adorable,…
Eight Japanese Translated Fiction recommendations
We are back with more Japanese translated fiction. These are all newly published / republished this year so hopefully you will find something!
Getting ready for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Here are five things you should do to get ready for the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie, including saving up for the new book box set.
Tom de Freston on illustrating the 25th Anniversary edition of Skellig
To celebrate 25 years of Skellig, Hachette Children's released a gorgeous edition featuring illustrations by Tom de Freston.
Atlas Weyland Eden chats winning the 2023 BBC Young Writers’ Award
We catch up with Atlas Weyland Eden, winner of the 2023 BBC Young Writers' Award, about his writing career.
Rebecca Barrow on Self Discovery and her new YA novel, And Don’t Look Back
This post was written by Rebecca Barrow, author of And Don't Look Back.
There’s something about being a teenager that feels hallowed. Maybe it’s the way other people talk about it. People in their twenties, thirties, forties, waxing…
Deirdre Sullivan on using ghosts to write about trauma in Wise Creatures
Deirdre Sullivan on why she uses the horror genre to write about trauma and how Wise Creatures is a story about strength.
Shelby Mahurin on The Scarlet Veil, book one in her new YA vampire duology
Set in the world of her New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series, Shelby Mahurin's newest YA fantasy novel, The Scarlet Veil, is a deliciously dark vampire romance that has all the elements of a perfect autumn read. To celebrate…
Alex Sarkis chats Something Blue capturing West Sydney
Alex Sarkis on Something Blue capturing life as a Lebanese in West Sydney and recommending five more Aussie books.