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Simon James Green talks school drama, elections campaign for the LGBTQ+ club and his new novel, Gay…
Gay Club! is a hilarious story about LGBTQ+ students fighting to win Presidency at the club's election.
Bryony Pearce talks necromancy and her new book, Raising Hell
I start my stories with a ‘what if?’ In this case it was ‘what if magic suddenly started working?’
WIN 1 of 5 proof copies of I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
Casey McQuiston is back and this time she's dipping her toe in the world of young adult, with their new YA contemporary, I Kissed Shara Wheeler.
With all of Casey's signature heart, humour and love, I Kissed Shara Wheeler is a laugh out…
Grace D. Li talks fantasy heists and her phenomenal debut novel, Portrait of a Thief
Get ready to meet the heist book of your dreams with Grace D. Li's truly sensational debut novel, Portrait of a Thief.
Getaway drivers, romance, hacking and nail-biting heists, Portrait of a Thief, has everything you could want from a…
Tracy Darnton talks unreliable narrators and her new YA thriller, Ready or Not
This post was written by Tracy Darnton, author of Ready or Not.
My latest thriller, Ready or Not, is out in May. Set at a beautiful holiday home in Cornwall, teenager Kat goes missing during a late-night game of hide-and-seek. A set of…
Ann Sei Lin on her brilliantly inventive YA fantasy debut, Rebel Skies
This post is sponsored by Walker.
Highly inventive, with intricate world building, intriguing characters and an action-packed plot, Rebel Skies, the magical debut YA fantasy from Anne Sei Lin, is a must read for fantasy fans old and new.…
Emily Henry discusses her delightfully bookish new rom-com, Book Lovers
Small town meets big city love in Emily Henry's new delightfully bookish rivals-to-lovers romance, Book Lovers. Once again, Emily has totally knocked it out of the park with this utterly swoon-worthy rom-com and to celebrate its release, we…
YUNGBLUD collaborates with WILLOW for a brand new song
It's a song and a memory we'll never forget
Christine Pillainayagam on the inclusion of music in her YA debut, Ellie Pillai is Brown
This post was written by Christine Pillainayagam, author of Ellie Pillai is Brown and is sponsored by Faber.
When I first started learning piano it was because my older sister was taking lessons, and I, the annoying younger sibling…
Win 1 of 5 signed copies of Rebel Skies by Ann Sei Lin
This post is sponsored by Walker.
Following Kurara, a young teen with the ability to bring paper to life, after she boards a sky ship to become the crew's Crafter, a hunter of wild paper spirits called shikigami, Ann Sei Lin's debut, Rebel…
James Goodhand talks toxic masculinity in Man Down
James Goodhand chats about incorporating toxic masculinity and other mental health issues in his latest YA book, Man Down.
20+ must read YA book releases for May 2022
From K-pop and country stars to mermaids and the apocalypse, there's truly the perfect read for everyone within these fabulous May 2022 YA releases.
Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer (3rd May)
Magic has been banished in…
Irrelevant History and How Pop Culture Keeps It Alive By Vincent Tirado
This post was written by Vincent Tirado, author of Burn Down, Rise Up
Lately, I’ve become a huge fan of Our Flag Means Death. It’s an amazing historical comedy about the adventures of one Stede Bonnet, an aristocrat who abandons his life…
Aneesa Marufu on her captivating debut YA novel, The Balloon Thief
This post is sponsored by Chicken House Books.
With adventure, magic, travel, friendship and fantastic discussions of misogyny and racism, Aneesa Marufu’s YA debut, The Balloon Thief, is an exciting, captivating and transportive read you…
WIN an Instax camera plus a signed copy of Man Down by James Goodhand
Win an Instax mini 40 and a signed copy of Man Down by James Goodhand!