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Soman Chainani unveils his new YA thriller, Young World!

Soman Chainani unveils his new YA thriller, Young World!

Soman Chainani, author of the bestselling School for Good and Evil series, unveils his new YA political thriller, Young World.</s More...

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Author Q&A See all

First love and found family in Lisa Heathfield's This Boy I Hardly Know

First love and found family in Lisa Heathfield's This Boy I Hardly Know

Lisa Heathfield's This Boy I Hardly Know is a powerful coming-of-age novel that take More...

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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

  • Young World: The explosive debut YA thriller from a bestselling author

    With globe-spanning action, shocking twists and an electric new brand of storytelling, YOUNG WORLD is a heartstopping thriller that asks:

  • The Silver Kingdom

    From Radiya Hafiza, a sparkling new voice in YA, comes a story featuring slow burn forbidden romance.

  • This Boy I Hardly Know

    Everything seems stacked against Dusty until she meets beautiful, fearless Cooper at her children’s home, and together they decide to run

  • Red Tide

    In 900 AD Shetland, a fearless Norse girl and a blacksmith's son must fight for survival when a supernatural Viking warband descends on t

  • Runaway Road

    Family ties, social justice, teen romance and the reality of growing up in care are given a moving and unforgettable appraisal under the

  • Tom Burne Has Left the Chat

    A stunning new voice in YA, exploring grief and loneliness. Perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and John Green.

Featured Authors

  • Soman Chainani unveils his new YA thriller, Young World!

    Soman Chainani unveils his new YA thriller, Young World!: Soman Chainani, author of the bestselling School for Good and Evil series, unveils his new YA political thriller, Young World.</s

  • Radiya Hafiza moves into YA romantacy with The Silver Kingdom

    Radiya Hafiza moves into YA romantacy with The Silver Kingdom: The Silver Kingdom is Radiya Hafiza's first move into young adult fantasy, exploring empires, history, and forbidden love. Readin

  • Lisa Heathfield

    Lisa Heathfield: Exploring sibling bonds, first love and the broken care system, Lisa Heathfield's This Boy I Hardly Know is a powerful coming-of-

  • Sue Divin

    Sue Divin: Runaway Road, Sue Devin's new YA novel, follows siblings Ezra and Evie as flee across the Irish border, to escape justice. Readin

  • Exploring our digital footprints in Seán Farrelly's Tom Burne Has Left the Chat

    Exploring our digital footprints in Seán Farrelly's Tom Burne Has Left the Chat: Debut author Seán Farrelly joins ReadingZone to explore the clues that our digital lives leave about us through his novel, Tom Bu

  • Miranda Reason introduces her post-apocalyptic thriller, Day Of Now

    Miranda Reason introduces her post-apocalyptic thriller, Day Of Now: ReadingZone caught up with debut author Miranda Reason to explore her powerful YA thriller, Day Of Now, set in a post-apocalyptic

Your Reviews

  • The Summer After the Night Before - from Waterstones Prize-winning author, Lisa Williamson

    Clare

    Lisa Williamson's books tend to tackle often divisive and challenging contemporary teenage issues with sensitivity and nuance. This new b...

  • A Million Tiny Missiles All At Once

    Beverley

    Elias is 14, neurodivergent, and is struggling with his failing relationship with his elder brother, Bo. Once close, the two boys have drifted apart as Bo...

  • Runaway Road

    Rachel

    It's very hard not to feel for 16-year-old ezra, a teenager in care whose overwhelming love and loyalty for his neuro-diverse nine-year-old sister, Evie,...

  • Tom Burne Has Left the Chat

    Clare

    A touching YA debut about grief, mental health and acceptance and the role our digital lives have to play in them. Jamie Finnerty...

  • This Boy I Hardly Know

    Clair

    I was so excited to receive this book to review! Lisa Heathfield is my favourite YA author; I have loved everything that she has written so far and <stron...

  • Red Tide

    Sam

    Wow! What an incredible read! If you are like me and the last Norse adventure you read was Beowulf in Primary School, then you may not be...

  • The Thorn Queen (The Rose Bargain, Book 2)

    Linda

    The Thorn Queen is the captivating conclusion to the dark and romantic The Rose Bargain. Once again, the author delivers a mesmerising st...

  • The Fox Hunt

    Rachel

    Part dark academia, part romantasy, this debut novel by Caitlin Breeze will attract a wide range of readers. Emma Curran is studying law...

  • The Emptying

    Sue

    When her father returns from attempting to deliver food to the city wounded and full of dire news, Dot leaves for the city, determined to find answers. Ha...

  • Piper at the Gates of Dusk

    Clare

    In the strange new world where The Land tolerate the humans despite their seemingly endless capacity for distrust and prejudice, Ben and Max are growing u...

Videos & Vlogs

Sue Divin reads from her YA novel, Runaway Road

Sue Divin reads from her YA novel, Runaway Road

Irish author Sue Divin reads from Runaway Road, her new YA novel exploring siblings, the care system, and trying to find the best

ReadingZone caught up with debut author Miranda Reason to explore her powerful YA thriller, Day Of Now, set in a post-apocalyptic

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

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...