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Stop whatever you are doing because Holly Black has graced us with a quick chat on everything The Stolen Heir.
The Stolen Heir is a start of a new duology set in the same universe as the Folk of the Air series. How do you decide how much you are drawing from the previous series, and how much you…
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Anika Hussain’s top favourite books with the fake-dating trope
This post was written by Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall in Love, the latest fake-dating book that…
Rebecca Ryan chats living an (extra)ordinary life could be too much effort
"e all wonder from time to time whether we’re doing enough, or being enough. That’s a natural part of life. So…
This post was written by Amy Lea, author of Exes and O's.
The 90s and early 2000s were a simpler time. Sure, my pre-teen style was questionable (thrice layered Hollister tank tops, butterfly clips, and a greasy side-swept bang). But life was good. I wasn’t glued to my smartphone, relying on likes…
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Jarrod Shusterman & Sofía Lapuente share the soundtrack to their new YA…
This post was written by Sofía Lapuente and Jarrod Shusterman, authors of Retro.
Hello! Sofi and Jarrod here, nice…
Melinda Salisbury chats having Greek gods in the modern world of Her Dark Wings
Her Dark Wings is a modern day YA retelling of the story of Persephone, in a world where Greek gods are still very…
5 ways to educate yourself on History in an accessible way
This post is sponsored by Hachette Children's Group.
In the authors note of her stunning new YA historical fiction…
Abiola Bello on her new YA rom-com, Love in Winter Wonderland
To celebrate the release of her gorgeously cosy and romantic, winter YA rom-com, Love in Winter Wonderland, we had…
Snow is silent.
I was so used to the strong sounds of large tropical raindrops that I was caught by surprise when I first noticed the silent, snowflakes spreading around the family car. The year was 1971, I was 16 years old and had just arrived in Constantine, Michigan, for my freshman semester…
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Laura Wood chats the power of knowing one’s own value in the Agency for Scandal
"To me that felt like an obvious metaphor for the world that Izzy and her friends live in, one where women were…
If You Love these Three Pieces of Media, You Should Read The Love Match
Priyanka Taslim shares three reasons you'll love her adorable new YA romance, The Love Match, based on your …
The "strong female heroine" carries a bow. She is stoic, wry, violent, sexy, and decidedly uninterested in her appearance. When we create heroines, we weld masculine forms of power to feminine bodies. The best-loved heroines of literature and myth--from Artemis to Katniss--act as aesthetic foils and…
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Gorgeous editions to add to your bookshelf
Want to impress people with your bookshelves but don't know where to start? Today we are chatting the most…
Joya Goffney chats clarity and healing from Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl
Last year, Joya Goffney chatted with us on list making while writing her debut novel, Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry.…