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Rory Power on writing Adult VS. YA
This post was written by Rory Power, author of In a Garden Burning Gold.
I have two standard answers when asked what my favorite books were as a kid: the Redwall series, by Brian Jacques, and the Wheel of Time series, by Robert Jordan (and…
How well do you know Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray?
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Shows to binge watch after reading Dead Girls Can’t Tell Secrets by Chelsea Ichaso
This post was written by Chelsea Ichaso, author of Dead Girls Can’t Tell Secrets.
Finished reading Dead Girls Can’t Tell Secrets and finding yourself craving even more thrills, fit with all the teen drama and angst? Fortunately, the…
Spring April with these 20+ new YA 2022 releases
From volcanic eruptions and inter-dimensional parasites to scrabble companions and debate teams, April is covering all its bases with these upcoming YA releases and we have a feeling it's going to make for a sensational month of reading!…
WIN a copy of The Balloon Thief by Aneesa Marufu plus an exclusive poster
This post is sponsored by Chicken House Books.
Captivating, thrilling and beautifully written, Aneesa Marufu's YA debut, The Balloon Thief, is a must read for anyone wanting a read featuring friendships, adventure, magic and fantastic…
Kayla Cottingham on her debut YA sapphic horror novel, My Dearest Darkest
To celebrate the release of her fabulously creepy debut YA sapphic horror, My Dearest Darkest, we had the pleasure of chatting with author, Kayla Cottingham, all about YA horror, writing inspirations, book recommendations and more.…
Jade Thirlwall loves these books and you should too
Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix recommended 10 books written by women authors on TikTok. To save you time, we have compiled the list here, complete with book titles and synopses.
Here’s why you need to get excited for Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray
From an author-curated playlist, to a livestream, to a quiz, join our Penguin Platform March Book Club read-along!
Ryan Douglass on the paranormal divide in his YA horror, The Taking of Jake Livingston
This post was written by Ryan Douglass, author of The Taking of Jake Livingson.
Jake Livingston is an average teenager who’s struggling to fit in at a new high school. To make matters worse, Jake can see the dead living their final moments…
It’s Hogwarts House Pride Week!
Everyone belongs to one of the four Hogwarts houses and this week is the week of celebration for them all.
Win 1 of 5 signed copies of Baby Love by Jacqueline Wilson
Read an excerpt of Baby Love by Jacqueline Wilson, her first novel aimed at YA readers in nearly 15 years.
Olivie Blake on going viral, TV adaptations and her hit sci-fi novel, The Atlas Six
If you've found yourself within the online book world at all in the past year, it's likely you've heard all about Olivie Blake's epic new sci-fi, The Atlas Six. After going viral on TikTok, The Atlas Six has been one of the most talked…
Aneesa Marufu on the inspiration behind her debut YA novel, The Balloon Thief
This post was written by Aneesa Marufu, author of The Balloon Thief. Sponsored by Chicken House Books.
When I first sat down to write The Balloon Thief back in 2018, my intention was simply to quell my obsession for things that fly, but as…
Sue Lynn Tan on her captivating new fantasy novel, Daughter of the Moon Goddess
Spanning multiple years, realms, relationships and quests, Sue Lynn Tan's debut fantasy novel, Daughter of the Moon Goddess, is a captivating and sweeping legend of epic proportions and we're so excited to have had the chance to chat to Sue…
Amélie Wen Zhao on writing monstrous main characters
This post was written by Amélie Wen Zhao, author of Crimson Reign
The era of the traditional divide between Good Hero and Evil Villain has ended; enter the age of the morally gray. In the Blood Heir trilogy, my protagonist Anastacya…