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35 YA books by Black authors to read during Black history month
There will never be a time in which reading books by Black authors isn't of the upmost importance. And whilst it's something we should all be doing year round, with October being Black History Month in the UK, now is the perfect time to…
Jennifer Niven on sex in YA and Breathless being her most personal book yet
Following budding author Claudine in the aftermath of the announcement of her parents separation, Breathless, the new YA novel from Jennifer Niven, New York Times best selling author of All The Bright Places, sensitively explores sex, love,…
30+ must read October YA book releases 2020
The spooky season has officially arrived. So whether you're looking for a story to give you all the Halloween chills ( hello, Kingdom of the Wicked), warm your heart during these cool autumnal nights (One Way or Another is the book for…
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Which How It All Blew Up character are you based on your favourite Italian foods?
Are you more Amir or Valerio? It's time to find out.
Raybearer is the story of loyalty & fate; brought to life even more in the audiobook version
The wonderful Weruche Opia lends her voice to Raybearer and brings the characters to life even more.
Emmett Helen discusses how mistakes make your comics better
The post below was kindly written by Emmett Helen, author and artist of My Riot.
Ever ink a page and feel that, somehow, despite the laws of nature that the many generous celestial beings have set forth to govern our universe, the drawings…
Maggie Tokuda-Hall on how environmentalism helped inspire her YA fantasy novel
The post below was kindly written by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, author of The Mermaid, the Witch and the Sea.
California is on fire again.
It’s been happening my whole life. One of my earliest memories is watching large flakes of ash fall from…
Louis Tomlinson’s fanbase wins him Artist of the Summer by a LANDSLIDE
#proudofUS! These stats are SUPER impressive!
Lauren James talks her new YA novel, The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker
If you can't get enough of books with ghosts, found family, anti-heroines, and 'edge of your seat' plot twists, say hello toThe Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker, the gripping new paranormal YA release from UKYA superstar, Lauren James…
Read an exclusive excerpt of Vicious Spirits by Kat Cho
Fans of Wicked Fox by Kat Cho can breathe a sigh of relief as its highly anticipated companion sequel, Vicious Spirits, has officially arrived. With magic, drama, a hate-to-love romance and the return of some of your favourite Wicked Fox…
Stephan Lee on K-pop culture and his debut YA novel, K-pop Confidential
If you're a K-pop fan looking for your next YA read, look no further than Stephan Lee's fantastic new debut novel, K-pop Confidential. Following Candace Park, a Korean-American girl as she navigates the complex world of K-pop stardom, this…
Jennifer Lynn Barnes on her new YA novel, The Inheritance Games, and its TV adaptation
With twists, turns, secrets and mysteries from the first page right up until the last, Jennifer Lynn Barnes' new YA novel, The Inheritance Games, is truly impossible to put down. It'll keep you guessing and whispering 'just one more…
40+ spectacular September 2020 YA book releases
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September. It's the start of a new season filled with…
10 adult fiction books for YA fans
Are you a YA reader who's looking to try something different? Or someone who's been looking to try out adult fiction for a while but has no idea where to start? Or maybe you used to read YA and are looking for books that explore some…