Category Archives: Young Adult

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Taking Vampires Seriously – K J Wignall

KJ Wignall, author of the young adult vampire series The Mercian Trilogy, looks at the problems facing any writer who wants to dodge the pitfalls of popular folklore and write fantasy which is grounded in a reality... Read more →

“Don’t forget to be awesome”: On tour with John Green

The Fault In Our StarsNext week the Polish National Symphony Orchestra will take to the stage of Cadogan Hall, a 900-seat Concert Hall in Chelsea, London. Last Saturday that same stage was trodden by American Young Adult author John Green, and the hall was full. Every ticket had been sold. Twice. Steven Cooper from our Events team, with contributions from booksellers Isabel Popple and Charlie Hay, explains why this was not your ordinary book tour... Read more →

Life after Twilight…

With the release of the last Twilight film this week, bookseller Cara Fielder helps you to fill the wooden stake shaped hole in your heart...

 So the sad time is finally upon us and Stephanie Meyer's multi-million selling Twilight series has come to an end. The final page has been turned and now the last movie adaptation has hit the big screens nationwide. But do not fear, wipe the tears from your eyes, I may not be able to supply you with a replacement Robert Pattinson but I can certainly help you discover what to read next...

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