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Freddie Kölsch introduces her folk horror YA novel, Empty Heaven

Freddie Kölsch introduces her folk horror YA novel, Empty Heaven

Freddie Kölsch explores identity, gender and how societal norms keep the true monsters hidden in her new YA folk horror novel, Em More...

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Author Q&A See all

Odd Girl Out, a novel about finding your place in your world

Odd Girl Out, a novel about finding your place in your world

Odd Girl Out (David Fickling Books) explores themes of community, faith and intolerance, and f More...

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A Career in..... See all

Film Production

Film Production

What is a film producer? Sophie tells us what the day-to-day job of a film producer involves, what she loves most More...

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Latest Books & Extracts

  • Kill Me Now

    Riverdale meets One of Us is Lying, Kill Me Now is perfect for fans hunting for their next A Good Girl's Guide to Murder obsession.

  • Shorelines

    A stunning verse novel that reimagines The Little Mermaid

  • King of Beasts (Twin Crowns, Book 5)

    New for 2026, an epic new romantasy for young adults from the bestselling world of the TWIN CROWNS series.

  • Iron Tongue of Midnight (Forge and Fracture)

    The fragile peace pact between humans and Fae has been shattered . . .

  • Gaslit

    With incredible twists, an unputdownable story, and a fantastic concept, Gaslit is an extraordinary YA thriller that will keep you guessi

  • The Golden Boy's Guide to Bipolar

    17-year-old Cesar Flores is finally ready to win back his ex-boyfriend. But The Thoughts won't let his Catholic guilt and internalised ho

Featured Authors

  • Finbar Hawkins

    Finbar Hawkins: Finbar Hawkins's novel Ghost weaves ancient tales of haunting and evil with an eerie contemporary story. He tells ReadingZone what inspir

  • Freddie Kölsch introduces her folk horror YA novel, Empty Heaven

    Freddie Kölsch introduces her folk horror YA novel, Empty Heaven: Freddie Kölsch explores identity, gender and how societal norms keep the true monsters hidden in her new YA folk horror novel, Em

  • Emma Shevah introduces her compelling new YA novel, My Name is Jodie Jones

    Emma Shevah introduces her compelling new YA novel, My Name is Jodie Jones: ReadingZone caught up with Emma Shevah to explore the inspiration for her stunning YA debut, My Name is Jodie Jones.

  • Exploring Rachael Davis-Featherstone's moody thriller, Oxford Blood

    Exploring Rachael Davis-Featherstone's moody thriller, Oxford Blood: Enter the dark academia of Oxford Blood, Rachael Davis-Featherstone's suspenseful YA debut, with a murder at its heart. . .</stro

  • Kathryn Clark introduces her YA debut, Things I Learned While I Was Dead

    Kathryn Clark introduces her YA debut, Things I Learned While I Was Dead: Kathryn Clark explores consent and medical ethics in her dystopian debut, Things I Learned While I was Dead, and tells ReadingZon

  • Kenechi Udogu

    Kenechi Udogu: Kenechi Udogu introduces her eco science-fiction adventure, Augmented, set in a near-future, climate-challenged London.

Your Reviews

  • Shorelines

    Louisa

    Shorelines, a melancholy and thought-provoking verse novel, follows the story of Muireann, the mermaid, grieving for her lost twin and full of naï...

  • Kill Me Now

    Clare

    The school crime thriller genre remains an ever-popular popular field and Helen Price's spiky new addition will certainly please fans of Holly Jac...

  • The Golden Boy's Guide to Bipolar

    Clare

    Riven with self-doubt, anger and Catholic guilt, Cesar finds it impossible to deal with his feelings for ex-boyfriend Jamal whilst still holding close to...

  • Gaslit

    Sue

    When a migraine cancels Ella's New Year's Eve plans, she agrees to babysit for her younger cousin, Joey. Arriving at her aunt's house, she is horrified to...

  • King of Beasts (Twin Crowns, Book 5)

    Linda

    King of Beasts is the concluding book to the amazing Twin Crowns series. Even though this is a spin-off, it has the same immersiv...

  • Tidespeaker

    Clare

    Tidespeaker is a deliciously gothic, fantasy fiction thriller set in a fractured world ruled by the Hundred - aristocratic families who h...

  • Owl King: Faery Realms series: The darkly enchanting YA fantasy

    Sue

    Ilsette has always been protected by her sister, Lyla. Being half-human, half-faery would make her an outcast if anyone in the Realm of Never Moon found o...

  • Sisters in the Wind: From the award-winning author of Firekeeper's Daughter

    Tanja

    Boulley revisits key characters from her New York Times Bestseller Firekeeper's Daughter five years in...

  • Witchlore

    Linda

    Witchlore, a debut YA novel, is full of magic, folklore creatures, spells and witches . . . The story follows Orlando or 'Lando' ( as the...

  • Furysong

    Jacqueline

    War has come to Callipolis and enemies are closing in. Griff is on death row in Norcia and it seems that no one is in a position to save him. Lee is unwit...

Videos & Vlogs

Ghost, a riveting  story that spans centuries

Ghost, a riveting story that spans centuries

ReadingZone caught up with award-winning author Finbar Hawkins to explore his eerie new novel, Ghost (Zephyr<st

Neal Shusterman shares All Better Now

Neal Shusterman shares All Better Now

What if there was a virus that people wanted to catch? Neal Shusterman tells us what inspired his contemporary thriller, All Bett

Mondays really are murder...

Mondays really are murder...

Mondays are Murder is a must-read for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus - a thrilling, un

This month’s highlights

  • Picture Book

    Create a Picture Book Competition 2024

    Create a Picture Book Competition 2024

    Winners of the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition 2024 announced We are thrilled to announce the winners of the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition 2024, judged by Ste...

  • Book Trailers

    Make a Book Trailer

    Make a Book Trailer

    Create a Book Trailer Create a book trailer of your favourite book or your latest bookclub read for ReadingZone, and encourage others to read the book!  Or you can use it...

  • Videos & Vlogs

    Creating a Book Vlog

    Creating a Book Vlog

    Ever wanted to create your own vlog, but don't know how to get started? In these videos, author and book vlogger Lucy Powrie (lucythereader) gives her tips on getting started, what to inc...