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Win 1 of 5 copies of I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
This post is sponsored by Hachette Children's Group.
Harrowing and emotional, Ruta Sepety's newest YA novel set in Romania, 1989, I Must Betray You, is a breathtaking story of courage and hardship you won't soon forget. To celebrate the…
For fans of Heartstopper: 13 graphic novels to read before 2022 ends
Finished Alice Oseman's 'Heartstopper' series and don't know which graphic novel series to start next? We've got your back!
Mary E Pearson chats the world building behind the Remnant Chronicles and more
Learn about the world building behind her trilogy.
WIN 1 of 3 sets of Whiteout and Blackout
From bestselling and award winning authors, Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon - comes Whiteout, a gorgeously wintery and heartfelt story celebrating Black love and companion to…
Maya Prasad on sisterhood, Taylor Swift and her YA debut, Drizzle, Dreams and Lovestruck things
With the coziness of Gilmore Girls vibes and the sisterly bonds of Little Women, Maya Prasad's debut YA novel, Drizzle, Dreams and Lovestruck Things, is the perfect read for anyone looking for a romantic, heartfelt and warm story of…
Cosy YA rom-com reads to snuggle up with this winter
Grab a giant mug of hot chocolate (whipped cream and marshmallows are a must), pull on a pair of super fluffy socks, curl under the warmest of blankets and prepare yourself to fall in love with one of these gorgeously romantic, festive and…
Margaret Rogerson on her thrilling new YA fantasy, Vespertine
When I started pitching my newest book Vespertine as “Venom meets Joan of Arc,” I expected my publisher’s response to be something along the lines of “please, Margaret, stop that,” but to my delight, they embraced it and it’s stuck. And it…
Win a three book rom-com bundle
If you're looking for some adorable romance reads to get cozy with this winter, you're in luck... With two book bundles, each including three gorgeous winter 2022 rom-com releases up for grabs, you're not going to want to miss entering this…
Roseanne A. Brown on her middle grade debut, Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting
Steeped in Ghanaian folklore, Roseanne A. Browns middle grade debut, Serwa Batting's Guide to Vampire Hunting, is a brilliantly fun, action packed, vampire hunting adventure, that's just as thought-provoking as it is magical. To celebrate…
Jesse Q. Sutanto’s top rom-com reads of 2022
This post was written by Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Well, That Was Unexpected.
2022 has been such an amazing year in publishing. I feel like everyone's ready to leave the darkness of 2020 and 2021 behind and embrace the sunlight, and to…
Read an extract from Ruta Sepetys newest historical read, I Must Betray You
This post is sponsored by Hachette Children's Group.
New York Times bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys, has once again proved she's more than worthy of her 'Queen of YA historical fiction' with her new and expertly researched novel, I Must…
Emily McGovern chats the research behind her graphic novel, Twelve Percent Dread
"I really enjoyed the research for this part, which I mostly did just by Googling and reading different articles - I’d often get to an internal state I’d describe as 'scream-laughter'."
Racquel Marie chats being free from internalized, heteronormative expectations in Ophelia After All
"But queerness has granted me community and freedom from a lot of my internalized, heteronormative expectations of what a happy life has to look like."
Hena Khan on her delightful new middle grade novel, Zara’s Rules for Finding Hidden Treasure
Filled with joy, fun, a delightful cast of characters and a heartwarming message, Hena Khan's newest middle grade novel, Zara’s Rules for Finding Hidden Treasure, is just further proof of what a gift Hena's writing is to the middle grade…
Laura Steven chats researching gothic for The Society for Soulless Girls
"Our anger is constantly forced downwards, away from our mouths and fists, pressed deep into our bellies, a pressure valve with no release. And we wonder why it so often spills over. We wonder why we feel so evil when it does."