Posts made in October, 2015

Books Read in October 2015 + New YA Book Blog

Posted by on Oct 31, 2015 | 2 comments

Books Read in October 2015 + New YA Book Blog

This month was the second UKYA Extravaganza, which was fantastic. I took my little sister with me, and she was so enthused she’s started her own YA book blog, Bananas for Books! I’m so proud of her, as she struggled with reading at school (she’s dyslexic), and to now be reviewing books is amazing. I think she’s pretty amazing all round, actually. *hugs sister* Take a look at her blog here, and give her some Twitter love here. Onto October’s books. It’s been a bumper month, as due to various reasons I’ve had most evenings free to entertain myself. Since my writing-brain shuts down at about 8pm, that’s meant lots and...

Halloween Reads: Creepy Classics vs. YA

Posted by on Oct 28, 2015 | Leave a comment

Halloween Reads: Creepy Classics vs. YA

  Today, I’m on the Author Allsorts blog sharing seven classic Halloween reads and the YA books that bring them right up to date. Think Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde vs. The Hanged Man Rises, or The Hound of the Baskervilles vs. Monster. This post was right up my street, as I got to talk about my two favourite types of fiction — classic gothic and scary YA! Find it here. Let me know me if you have any classics vs. YA suggestions of your own.     Share...

Spooky YA Halloween Reads

Posted by on Oct 26, 2015 | 2 comments

Spooky YA Halloween Reads

  It’s that time of year again… I love scaring myself with a creepy book, or immersing myself in a gothic world. If you’re looking for something to read this Halloween, here are some of the best spooky books I’ve read in the last year. Let me know in the comments if you have any recommendations for me!   Part-psychological thriller, part-urban legend, this is an unsettling narrative made up of diary entries, interview transcripts, film footage transcripts and medical notes. Twenty-five years ago, Elmbridge High burned down. Three people were killed and one pupil, Carly Johnson, disappeared. Now a diary has been found in the ruins...