Books

If you love young adult literature, you're probably aware that author Nicola Yoon is one of the queens of YA contemporary. With both of her first two novels Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star, becoming YA staples (and…

The authors of 'Battle of the Bands' share their favorite songs in one big playlist.

This post was written by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Lies Like Wildfire What would you do if you and your friends accidentally committed a crime that could land you in prison, destroy all that you’ve worked for, and turn your hometown…

When we heard that Sarah Raughley's new YA novel, The Bones of Ruin, was going to be set in Victorian London and following an African tightrope dancer who cannot die, we knew it was going to be a truly epic read and we couldn't be more…

It's a reminder of what life is like when you really feel feelings before adulthood sweeps you away.

Sure, September might signal the end of summer and the start of the back to school season but this year it also includes new YA book releases featuring Victorian tightrope dancers, apothecary apprentices, rebellion, romance, our favourite…

Beautifully illustrated, bright and uplifting, Crystal Frasier and Val Wises' inclusive new YA graphic novel, Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms, is a queer cheer must read and we're so excited to have had the chance to talk to both creators all…

This post was written by Ray Star, author of Earthlings Have you played the ‘This or That’ game before? It’s a great way to figure out what your favourite things are. Let’s try a quick-fire round: Tea or coffee? Bath or Shower? Autumn…

This post was written by Rachel Griffin, author of The Nature of Witches. I was eleven years old when the movie Twister was released in theaters. I remember sitting up straight in the cushy red seat, watching with equal parts amazement and…

This post was written by Holly Jackson, author of As Good as Dead. The release of As Good As Dead brings a – sometimes bloody – conclusion to the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. I don’t think I would have reached the end of this…

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This post was written by Bryony Pearce, author of Cruel Castle. When I was asked to write a sequel to Savage Island, one of the things I had to think about, before I committed, was whether it was possible to write a story that continued…

Get ready to meet your new favourite YA author, Gabriela Martins, as you fall in love with her gorgeous debut YA rom-com, Like a Love Song. Following a Latina teen pop star after she's set up with a fake boyfriend to 'fix' her image after a…

Fresh, the debut novel by Margot Wood, is the laugh out loud, modern day Emma retelling we've all been waiting for. This Emma reimagining is provocative, relatable and a great exploration of the struggles of 'finding yourself' during your…

From pop stars to book-bound demons to accidental resurrections, these 20+ August YA releases have it all and more... Like Other Girls by Britta Lundin (3rd August) After getting kicked off the basketball team for a fight that was…