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10 emotional YA books guaranteed to make you cry
This post is sponsored by Bloomsbury UK.
Following Syrian teen and aspiring pharmacist, Salama, as she finds herself torn between her loyalty to her country, her determination to survive and her love for a boy she was supposed to meet…
The Comeback: Official Playlist
Any book that comes with an official playlist is a hit with us
Alexander Darwin on The Combat Codes being inspired by Hong Kong action flicks
To coincide with publication of his debut science fiction-fantasy novel, The Combat Codes, we are honoured to have author and martial artist Alexander Darwin talk exclusively to us about his love of martial arts flicks.
Ibi Zoboi on exploring her own experiences in her poignant new YA novel, Nigeria Jones
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Introspective, empowering and thought-provoking, Nigeria Jones, the newest YA release from National Book Award Finalist, Ibi Zoboi, is the coming-of-age story of Nigeria Jones, a young Black teen…
Kyrie McCauley chats how worst case scenarios inspired All the Dead Lie Down
Kyrie McCauley chats how she channels her fears and her habit of always thinking the worst case scenarios in ALL THE DEAD LIE DOWN.
Win 1 of 5 SIGNED copies of The Comeback by Lily Chu
This is THE book you need for your summer read.
Pride in YA Books – 2023 Edition
Happy Pride Month! To celebrate we are recommending everyone YA books, adult books, and even modern classics, that champion LGBTQ+. To kick off the month, we are starting with YA books.
B.K. Boris discusses her breakout Lovelight rom-com series
If you're looking for a rom-com read that's the epitome of a cosy, feel-good read, look no further than B.K. Borison's Lovelight series. Set in the idyllic town of Inglewild, the Lovelight series gives you everything you could possibly want…
L.R. Lam on Dragonfall being a queernorm world
L.R. Lam on how she came up with the names of the dragons, and why she decided to include sign language in Dragonfall.
Read an Extract from My Own Worst Enemy by Lily Lindon
Second book from the author of the hilarious and heartwarming Double Booked.
Katherine Faulkner on researching for The Other Mothers
The Other Mothers follows ex-journalist Tash who is navigating motherhood and a new friendship group with the other mothers at her son's playgroup.
Jan Dunning chats Mirror Me, a fashion fairy tale
Former model Jan Dunning chats her debut YA thriller, Mirror Me, and how it is inspired by her experience in the fashion industry.
Allison L. Bitz on The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom
Allison L. Bitz on why she chooses to tell a story about theatre and music in her debut novel, The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom.
Audrey Burges on The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone
Audrey Burges on how details helped The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone grow beyond a lighthearted rom-com.
Wibke Brueggemann on why Cupid’s Revenge is sex positive
Wibke Brueggemann on her book, Cupid's Revenge, being a safe space of sex and sexuality for teenage readers.