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Jesse Q. Sutanto on her gripping new psychological thriller, I’m Not Done With You Yet
Jesse Q. Sutanto's new adult psychological thriller, I'm Not Done With You Yet, is officially here and we're obsessed. Fast paced and deliciously twisted, I'm Not Done With You Yet is the perfect read for anyone looking to lose themselves…
Samantha Shannon on the Bone Season Tenth Anniversary Edition
The Bone Season has been out for 10 years and to celebrate, Samantha Shannon is here to chat about the 10th anniversary edition.
Aleema Omotoni on examining community in Everyone’s Thinking It
"Being around people that “get it” makes you feel less alone and less afraid, but a crucial benefit to finding community is the language you can gain."
Kia Abdullah discusses her poignant new thriller, Those People Next Door
When things escalate after encountering her new neighbour ripping out the anti-racist banner her son put in their front garden, Salma senses their recent move to a suburban town might not be the refuge she'd hoped for in Those People Next…
Shideh Etaat on her debut YA novel, Rana Joon and the One and Only Now
Set in California in 1996, Shideh Etaat's debut YA novel, Rana Joon and the One and Only Now, follows Iranian-American teen, Rana, who, to honour the legacy of her deceased best friend, enters the rap contest he had dreamed of competing in,…
Joelle Wellington on her deadly YA debut, Their Vicious Games
Merciless, satirical and terrifyingly addictive, Joelle Wellington's debut YA thriller, Their Vicious Games, is an all-consuming read that's just as horrifying in its fiction as it is in its 'real world' parallels. We couldn't get enough of…
Alexia Casale on why she wrote Sing If You Can’t Dance
Alexia Casale tells us why she paused her original writing project to write the story of Sing If You Can't Dance.
Ella Berman on how the vilification of women inspired Before We Were Innocent
Ella Berman on exploring teenage friendships and the portrayal of women in media in her novel, Before We Were Innocent.
Ruby Clyde chats Jay’s Guide to Crushing It and gives their guide to difficult dating questions
Ruby Clyde chats their debut, Jay's Guide to Crushing It, and gives Ruby's Guide to Difficult Dating Questions.
Kelly Barnhill on her new feminist fantasy novel, When Women Were Dragons
Set in a 1950s America where thousands of women have seemingly spontaneously transformed into dragons, Kelly Barnhill's debut adult novel, When Women Were Dragons, is a unique and captivating exploration of what happens when women and girls…
Joya Goffney on music, writing challenges and her new YA novel, My Week with Him
Filled with moments that will both break and melt your heart in equal measures, Joya Goffney's newest release, My Week With Him is a beautiful exploration of love in its many complex forms. Having perfected the art of writing YA…
Lindsay Lynch chats researching Hollywood for Do Tell
Lindsay Lynch chats researching gossip columnists and the studio systems for Do Tell, her gripping Hollywood story set in the golden age.
Eliza Henry-Jones on why Salt and Skin is THE title
Eliza Henry Jones on researching Salt and Skin and how she manages to explore climate change in her book without sounding too preachy.
Maria E Andreu on her You’ve Got Mail-inspired Julieta and the Romeos
Maria E Andreu on why she wrote a You've Got Mail-inspired book and why she decided to acknowledge the pandemic in Julieta and the Romeos.
Gabi Burton on her sensational debut novel, Sing Me to Sleep
Compelling, immersive and impossibly gripping, Gabi Burton's debut novel, Sing Me to Sleep, is undoubtedly one of the most exciting new YA fantasies to have come out of 2023 thus far. With seamless world building, jaw dropping twists, a…