Romance is one of the most popular book genres of 2024. Whether it's the central genre of a novel or simply a sub-genre, it is a captivating exploration of love, passion and emotional growth, centred around the evolving relationship between two characters. Whether set in a contemporary world, a fantastical one, or historical, the heart of the story lies in the emotional conflicts that stand in the way of love. Romance dives into the characters’ inner struggles, personal growths and…

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Each week our wonderful staff share the books that they've been enjoying.

Alicia is reading Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan has done it again with his brand new instalment of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Our golden trio are back as Percy, Annabeth and Grover work together for a college letter of recommendation. Their quest? Pet-sitting . . . for the goddess Hecate, during the week of Halloween…

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Rick Riordan is the mastermind behind Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, which in the twenty years since it was first published has been joined by over twenty books set in the same universe. The Riordanverse now contains multiple series, following the adventures of Percy Jackson, the Heroes of Olympus, the Kane siblings, Magnus Chase, Ana Dakkar and Apollo (aka Lester Papadopolous). Riordan intertwines complex characters, captivating plots and Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Norse mythologies to create worlds I…

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The Readings Teen Advisory Board were lucky enough to receive early copies of Immortal Dark, the first book in Tigest Girma's new young adult fantasy trilogy, and they have amazing things to say about it!

Immortal Dark is officially launching today, so read the reviews below and grab your copy now.

'Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma is a new and highly-anticipated YA dark academia fantasy novel. The main protagonist, Kidan Adane, grew up far from the arcane society…

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A Vermont boarding school hidden away in the mountains, a lavish estate filled with puzzles upon puzzles, or a resort island set off the coast of New England. Friends that stab you in the back, or an anonymous voice threatening to reveal all of your secrets . . .

The murder mystery genre is full to the brim of captivating stories that will stun you into silence, with insightful and witty characters, extravagant locations, and plots that are dying to…

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Ranger’s Apprentice is one of my all-time favourite book series. When I was 9, I made myself a mottled green cloak, I fashioned a longbow out of bamboo and liked to think I was a Ranger myself. When I don’t know what to read or listen to, I still inevitably fall back to Ranger’s. I love the excitement when author, John Flanagan, releases a new book and couldn’t wait to get my hands on his latest: Ambush at Sorato.

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The Readings Teen Advisory Board was fortunate enough to receive copies of Ambelin Kwaymullina's latest novel and our June YA Book of the Month, Liar's Test. They were invited to interview the author about her book and her writing process, which provided some fascinating insights. Here is their interview:

From Alicia

What motivates or inspires you to write and be an author?  

To be an Aboriginal person is to be surrounded by stories – of our Ancestors, our Countries…

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It’s been a long semester for all. Jam packed with school, exams and extracurricular activities, the school holidays couldn’t come any faster! With the June/July school holidays just around the corner, we finally have time to snuggle up with a good book and relax. Here’s the perfect guide of what to read during the holidays, no matter your genre of choice. Happy reading!

Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Dystopian

Renegades by Marissa Meyer

“Hope called themselves the Renegades.”

Renegades by Marissa Meyer is one of…

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If you’ve ever been scrolling through a list of book recommendations online, or even stumbled upon a romance reader’s Bookstagram account, it’s highly likely that you would have seen the name Emily Henry before.

Personally, I like to call her the Queen of Romance, though others prefer the term ‘New York Times Bestselling Author’. With a wide range of titles such as Beach Read, You and Me on Vacation, and much more, it’s guaranteed that you will have…

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Poppy from our Teen Advisory Board takes a closer look at Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper series adaptation; specifically, what is the key bookish character of Isaac seen reading throughout the television series – and would you enjoy the books, too?

All fans of the graphic novel series Heartstopper will be excited to read Alice Oseman’s latest volume (Volume 5), and just like me, will be rereading her books and rewatching the Netflix series adaptation in anticipation. But when they're…

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