I had intended to take this week off #KidsBooksFriday, but somehow I feel a sudden urge to celebrate funny, readable books by folk who are not despicable humans. Please do join me with your recommendations. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

I think #KidsBooksFriday might need a wee break for the next couple of weeks. So let’s use this week to celebrate our favourite kids book reads of 2025. Doesn’t need to be something published this year. Hope everyone’s bookish wishes come true this Christmas!🎄🎁 📚 #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit

The Wintermoor Lights is the 2nd in The Night House Files by Dan Smith, illustrated by Luke Brookes. Part Goosebumps, part X-Files & ideal for reluctant readers. Plus it's a @barringtonstoke.bsky.social dyslexic friendly read. Full review here: snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/12/07/t...

Looking to buy someone 9+ a book this Christmas? Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock would be great for fans of mystery adventure. Published by @nosycrow.bsky.social. Full review here: snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/12/07/m... Thanks to Toppsta for the review copy. #KidLitUK #BookReview

New non-fiction book for the library: Ladult by Dr Andy Cope & Oliver Cope. Full of the science of why people (but young men in particular) respond the way we do and tips for a positive, productive mindset. Thanks to #Toppsta for the review copy. snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/l...

I was a little late getting hold of a copy, but I really enjoyed Phil Hickes' newest book: The Last Day of October, illustrated by Oriol Vidal and published by @barringtonstoke.bsky.social. It is an eerie dyslexic-friendly read with a great ending. snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/t...

Happy publication day to Brigands & Breadknives!. It's the latest in Travis Baldree's cosy fantasy Legends & Lattes series and I really enjoyed it. Full review here: snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/b... Thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social and @panmacmillan.bsky.social for the eARC

I have finally had chance to read Reek by Alastair Chisholm. It's a cracking little sci-fi dystopian thriller set in the near future where climate change has led to the air turning toxic. One company controls all access to clean air. Full review here: snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/r...

I genuinely think we live in a golden age of kids non-fiction, so I’m very excited for us to celebrate #NonFictionNovember with this week’s #KidsBooksFriday. What brilliant non-fiction would you recommend? This is another week where I can’t possibly stop at four. #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit

Look at the lovely new wall art outside the library! Included are some of our most borrowed books and authors, library lesson class reads and other great titles. It was lovely to be able to suggest which books were used and wonderful to see them now decorating the walls. #readingforpleasure

Looking for a cracking middle grade adventure thriller? #Avalanche by Simon Fox is out now. It's an action-packed, pacy read with some real moments of tension. Full review here: snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/a... Thanks to @nosycrow.bsky.social and #NetGalley for the eARC. #KidLitUK

Happy publication day to @bexhogan.bsky.social's #OwlKing. It was a delight to return to the Faery Realms and learn more about the different courts. This is a lyrical, atmospheric tale with teeth. Out today, published by @zephyrbooks.bsky.social snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/o... #YA

Need a supernatural YA read for the spooky season? Ghost by Finbar Hawkins is out 6th Nov. Full review of this atmospheric tale of three young women vs malevolence: snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/ghost-by-finbar-hawkins/ Thanks to Head of Zeus for the eARC via NetGalley. #Horror #YA

I was fortunate to get hold of a copy of Uncle Zeedie by Colm Field via Toppsta. It's a short, fast-paced horror story which could be especially good for teens who lack reading stamina. Read my review here: snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/u... #Horror #KidLitUK #BookSky

Wyrdwood by Curtis Jobling was published earlier this week. It's an ideal read for the spooky season. Intended to share on publication day but Storm Amy had other ideas! #KidLitUk #BookSky Thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social & Fox & Ink books for the ARC. snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/w...

This is my Lokifesto #KidsConf #UKkidlit #edusky lokibooks.com/lokifesto/

Today on our blog! @alastairc.com delves into the inspiration behind his latest novella #Blitzers, a gripping sci-fi adventure that explores themes of artificial intelligence, toxic masculinity, big tech and corporate power. bit.ly/3JiyVYo

Happy publication day to @alastairc.com's #Blitzers. I really enjoyed this action-packed story celebrating kindness. A wonderful antidote to the alpha male trend kids can be exposed to. Bonus points for being a @barringtonstoke.bsky.social dyslexic-friendly book. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I have such fond memories of reading the Happy Families series. I longed to be Miss Jump the Jockey or discover buried treasure like Master Money.

Dear Bloggers, reviewers and teachers, The Legend of Viking Thunder has just arrived on Netgalley. If you are already approved then sail there for an epic summer read. If you are looking to be approved then use this link to request: www.netgalley.com/catalog/prev...

Just been listening to Katherine Rundell on Radio 4's This Cultural Life on catch-up. Really enjoyed it. I happened to see it on yesterday's schedule so posting for anyone else who missed the original broadcast. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Thank you so much to The Market Weighton School for selecting I AM WOLF for their Book Award 2025! Happy reading to you all 😊🐺 @tmwslibrary.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #KidLitUk

Finally made a terrarium so I can still get some exposure to nature on the days I can't get outside. Looking forward to seeing how it develops.

I'm ending the blog tour for #SnailsoftheUnexpected with a two-winner giveaway! Check out my review ⬇️ To enter: 🐌FW @cowfishdreams.bsky.social , @brendafigueroa.bsky.social & @kateheap.bsky.social 🐌Repost 🐌Tag a friend Closes 10pm 9.4.25 (UK only) @fireflypress.bsky.social Extra entry on X

Thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social & Farshore/Electric Monkey for the eARC of Jennifer Killick's newest book Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods. A great new setting, fabulous characters, plenty of horror and humour make for a fabulous read. Highly recommended. Out Mar 27th tinyurl.com/nx5cz2vy

Thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social & Farshore/Electric Monkey for the eARC of Jennifer Killick's newest book Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods. A great new setting, fabulous characters, plenty of horror and humour make for a fabulous read. Highly recommended. Out Mar 27th tinyurl.com/nx5cz2vy

Thanks again to @wrdmag.bsky.social for the copy of Wildlands by Brogen Murphy. Really looking forward to reading it. Tom Clohosy Cole's cover is gorgeous too!

🍭It's #SundaySweetener time! #BookGiveaway Win 'Mega Robo Bros: Final Form' by Neill Cameron: the next installment in an exciting graphic novel series featured in our March Literature Review. For a chance to win: 🤖 Follow 🤖 Like 🤖 Tag friend 🤖 Repost (extra entry) Winner announced Monday!

🍭It's #SundaySweetener time! #BookGiveaway Looking for new recs this Women's History Month? We're giving away 'Resist: One Girl's Fight Back Against the Nazis' - @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social For a chance to win: 🚲 Follow 🚲 Like 🚲 Tag friend 🚲 Repost (extra entry) Winner announced Monday!

We have 4 THRILLING copies of #Wildlands by Brogen Murphy to #win! 25 years in the future, 2 sisters are lost in the Wildlands & need every scrap of their ingenuity to find their way home. For the chance to join Astrid & Indie… Retweet & Follow by Mar 7 @PuffinBooks #WRDMagComp

Thank you to @netgalley.bsky.social and @nosycrow.bsky.social for the eARC of I Am Raven by @alastairc.com. Absolutely brilliant, answered my questions from I Am Wolf and left me hungry for We Are Dragon. Will definitely be buying for the library. 5* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐ www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

⚡️SCHOOL BOOK GIVEAWAY!⚡️ Its time for a school book giveaway! You could win: 🍓1 x signed copy of each book in the Jam Factory series 🍓1 x FIZZBEE PLUSHIE! 🍓35 x bookmarks 👇Simply follow, like, and share this post to be in with a chance!👇 Random winner picked 14/02. UK Only.

We have 4 BRILLIANT copies of #WorldOfWanda by karenmccombie.bksy.social to #win! For the chance find out what happens when 12yr old Wanda sets off to find her Dad in England & Margo shockingly discovers she has a step-sister… Repost & Follow by Feb 14 uclanpublishing.bsky.social #WRDMagComp

Just a reminder that the books we call "children's books" are really books written for an audience that includes children, but excludes absolutely no-one at all. They are BOOKS FOR EVERYONE - and you can never, ever be too old to read them, and to love them!