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It's publication day for RED STAR REBELS by Amie Kaufman!

Think Die-Hard in space with extra enemies-to-lovers banter and a mission to escape a planet before it's blown sky high 🚀 A must-have new book from the queen of YA sci-fi! https://loom.ly/UG8gFxg

February 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
WHAT HAPPENS ONLINE by Nathanael Lessore is part of the 2026 #ReadForEmpathy collection!

This collection brings together the best of diverse children’s literature, enabling young people to connect with themselves, others & the world. Discover more here: https://loom.ly/YBtGOm8
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM
💫 A secretive society of witches
🔮 A dangerous magic
🌙 A graphic novel inspired by tarot

Enter the spellbinding world of ARCANA: The Lost Heirs, by Sam Prentice Jones, out now!
January 29, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Two rivaling strangers. One unexpected mission. Zero time for distraction.

The countdown to Feb 10th is here! We can't wait for you to read the unmissable new sci-fi from bestselling author Amie Kaufman: Red Star Rebels 🪐 🚀 ✨

THE CLOCK IS TICKING. https://loom.ly/dzlap20
January 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
We're so excited to share that THE BOOK OF HEARTBREAK has been longlisted for The Branford Boase Award 2026!

Huge congrats to wonderful author Ova Ceren and editors Ruth Bennett and Ella Whiddett! ✨🌙 🧿 #BranfordBoaseAward
January 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Kick off the holiday season with award-winning author NATHANAEL LESSORE at the Waterstones Piccadilly Christmas Evening this Thursday! 🎄📚🎁

See you there for an evening of books, author signings and Christmas cheer!
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
YALC 2025 drop! With more proofs, activities and giveaways than ever before, we're ready for the best bookish weekend 📚 See you at the Hot Key stand this weekend!
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Happy publication day to ASK ME ANYTHING by the incredible Bethany Rutter 🗞️

Meet Mary-Elizabeth. Uni mag columnist. Campus love expert. But she's NOT looking for love...

A hilarious new, sassy campus-set romcom with a gorgeous sprinkle of rivals to lovers. Out now! https://loom.ly/I9uU1Ao
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Return to the world of WE WERE LIARS in the brand new follow-up novel by E. Lockhart, WE FELL APART 🌊

Prepare for more beachy gothic atmosphere, family intrigue and high-stakes romance. Out now: https://loom.ly/uADCFlQ
November 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
📚 Discount reminder! 📚

Today is your last chance to pre-order these very special 2026 Hot Key titles for 25% off on the Waterstones website and app!

Shop here: https://loom.ly/BqKZNEc
October 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
'Readers of Illuminae and Aurora Rising have been asking for years when we’re heading back to space, and Red Star Rebels is my answer to that question.'

Queen of YA sci-fi Amie Kaufman is joining the Hot Key family! RED STAR REBELS lands Feb 2026 💫🚀🌟👩‍🚀

https://loom.ly/Yl2hL_8
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🏠 Are you really home alone? 🏠

There's a chill in the air. Spooky season is coming. And the queen of twists is back with a brand-new thriller.

Get ready for THE OBSESSION by Natasha Preston! Coming this December, it's the thriller that'll have you keeping the lights on

https://loom.ly/xIBZavM
September 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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I was blown away by this review. All
I set out to do when I wrote NOT GOING TO PLAn! Thank you, @stephenjdilley 😊 @hotkeybooks.bsky.social
164. Not Going to Plan by @tiafisher.bsky.social
Another brave, moving and important YA verse novel, this time on the subject of teenage pregnancy. Like Crossing the Line, it has the power to change lives.
Read my review for @justimaginecentre.bsky.social here: justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...
August 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Over on @ukyaspotlight.bsky.social, an interview with Ova Ceren, author of THE BOOK OF HEARTBREAK @hotkeybooks.bsky.social #UKYA #UKYASpotlight

ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/08/25/a...
Author Interview: THE BOOK OF HEARTBREAK by Ova Ceren
An interview with Ova Ceren, author of THE BOOK OF HEARTBREAK
ukyaspotlight.co.uk
August 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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To celebrate the release of Not Going to Plan by @tiafisher.bsky.social, we've asked her all about writing a verse novel & dealing with heavier subjects in writing. We're also lucky enough to be able to giveaway 3 pairs of her books on Insta!😍

campya.org/campfire-cha...

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August 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Thank you so much, Linda! I’m really thrilled you enjoyed Marnie and Zed’s story. 📕🌈

Heads-up, folks - from such a world expert on verse novels, that’s like getting a Michelin star! ⭐ 🥰

@evewhiteagency.bsky.social @hotkeybooks.bsky.social #skybrarians
September 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Loving this. 🔥 Thank you @lovereading4kids.bsky.social ! www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/9781471...

I'm so happy you made it a star book! ⭐

Thank you @hotkeybooks.bsky.social for making this happen.
Not Going to Plan by Tia Fisher
Not Going to Plan (ISBN: 9781471418372) Taboo-busting and emotionally truthful examination of teenage pregnancy.
www.lovereading4kids.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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I’m so thrilled to announce that my Regency mecha Romantasy SEASON OF STEEL and its standalone companion novel GAUNTLET OF GOLD have found their home with Dutton Books in the US and @hotkeybooks.bsky.social in the UK!
September 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🎉 MAJOR NEWS! 🎉

We Were Liars, the Amazon Prime adaptation of E. Lockhart's YA novel, is gonna be back on screens with a season 2! Can't wait for it to break us all over again!!!!

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/we-were-liars-renewed-season-2-amazon-1236373470/
‘We Were Liars’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon
Author E. Lockhart says of Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie's Prime Video adaptation that there are big, big plans for season two.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
We're SO excited to share that Hot Key will be the UK home for Maia Kane's gorgeous sapphic romantasy debut: SEASON OF STEEL!

🗝️Bridgerton meets Gladiator
🗝️Regency England meets giant mecha tournaments
🗝️Complete with high society balls and rebellious women

Coming 2027✨ https://loom.ly/cWNXAUI
September 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Introducing AGAINST ALL ODDS by Nathanael Lessore, a World Book Day 2026 title and the only book for independent readers!

Young readers will be able to use their £1 token from February 2026 to grab AGAINST ALL ODDS, a story for every teen, full of Nate's signature humour, heart and joy
September 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🦋 GAYLE FORMAN EVENT 🦋

Join us next week at Waterstones Kensington for a very special event with YA superstar Gayle Forman! She'll be talking about her new book, AFTER LIFE, with the amazing Elle McNicoll

Tues 16th Sept. Ticket here: https://loom.ly/aSyTjMI
September 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Happy publication day to NOT GOING TO PLAN, the newest book from Carnegie winning author @tiafisher.bsky.social‬!

Meet Marnie and Zed, classmates turned unlikely friends in this powerful verse novel about sexual consent, unplanned pregnancy & the breaking of taboos

https://lnk.to/NotGoingToPlan
August 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM