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POP-MAS: Win 1 of 5 proof copies of This Is Not the Jess Show by Anna Carey
If you’re new to Pop-mas, we’ll give you the lowdown. We’re doing 12 straight days of fantastic giveaways leading up to Christmas! This is your chance to take home some of the best prizes in pop culture. View all the Pop-mas giveaways here.…
100+ of the best YA books of 2020
There's no point sugar coating it, 2020 has been pretty terrible. There's been a lot of heartache and pain and whilst we by no means want to gloss over that fact, today we'd like to celebrate one of the few wonderful things that has come…
POP-MAS: Win 1 of 5 copies of Warmaidens by Kelly Coon
Pop-mas is back and to kick start our bookish giveaways, we're celebrating the release of Warmaidens, the epic conclusion to Kelly Coon's fierce fantasy duology, by giving away five copies.
Intrigued about this tale of three maidens who…
YA Playlist: Books for Troye Sivan fans
10 YA book recommendations inspired by Troye Sivan's music.
Brenna Thummler on why she writes books that challenge young readers
This guest post was written by Brenna Thummler, author and illustrator of Sheets and Delicates.
A book is not one fixed story. It is malleable, shaped by each individual reader and their experiences. A character’s emotion, whether it be…
10 epic YA fantasies that will sweep you away
In recent years, fantasy has exploded onto the YA scene in many different shapes and forms. High fantasy now reigns dominant, with sprawling worlds that transport the reader to wild and fantastical locations riddled with glittering royal…
25+ YA books perfect for winter holiday reading
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December has arrived and thus begins the holiday season. Town centres have lit up, the chocolate Santa's who've sat on grocery store shelves since September suddenly seem appetising and our TV's are…
Harry Styles’ safe & celebratory space enabled these fans to be their true selves
We spoke to you, the fans, to find out how Harry Styles has impacted your journeys so far.
15 YA book releases for December 2020
December is upon us and the time has come to say hello to the final batch of 2020 YA book releases. With highly anticipated sequels, show stopping love stories, high school murders and more, it's safe to say you'll be ending the reading…
Kiersten White recommends her favourite YA retellings
It’s not surprising that I adore a good retelling. Getting to build on a foundation of familiarity by either expanding or subverting expectations? Yes, please! I love writing them, but I also love reading them. Here are some of my…
10 2020 YA LGBTQIA+ Debuts to Read Before the End of the Year
With the end of 2020 just over a month away, it's time to look back upon a selection of the wonderful YA LGBTQIA+ debuts this year has had to offer.
These YA K-pop books are perfect for fans old and new
K-pop: whether you're a die hard fan or have yet to test the waters, we've all heard of it. Over the past few years, Korean pop music has conquered music charts across the globe and now it's successfully found its way into YA. Exploring the…
Chloe Gong on her phenomenal debut YA novel, These Violent Delights
It's time to meet your new YA obsession: These Violent Delights, the sensational debut novel by Chloe Gong.
Set in 1920s Shanghai, These Violent Delights follows rival gang heirs and ex-lovers, Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov, as they're…
Jenn Bennett talks her heartwarming new YA novel, Chasing Lucky
It's no secret that we can't get enough of Jenn Bennett's work and her newest YA contemporary, Chasing Lucky, has only further fuelled our love for her books. Featuring a budding photographer, a rebellious outsider, family owned bookstore,…
10 YA books for adult fiction fans
Are you an adult fiction reader who's looking to try out some YA titles? Perhaps you used to read YA and want to relive that feeling of being completely wrapped up in a book? Or you don't know what YA can offer your tastes? Well, look no…