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Catch the 'Battle Ground' download link in today's Fussy Librarian newsletter!

Download your 99p/99c copy: getbook.at/BattleGround...

Did I mention it's only 99p/99c? 📚 😊

#Booksky #Dystopian #YADystopia #UKYA #StrongFemaleLead #BattleGroundBookSeries #ReadersFavorite #RachelChurcherWriting

October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM Everybody can reply

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RachelChurcherWriting

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Catch the 'Making Trouble' download link in today's Fussy Librarian newsletter!

Download your FREE copy: freebook.tallerbooks.com

Did I mention it's FREE? 📚 😊

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The cover of 'Making Trouble', a novella in the Battle Ground Series, on a white background. Text:

FREE!
A brilliant read and a great introduction to the series and the characters.
(Goodreads review)

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October 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM Everybody can reply

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Sifa E. Poulton

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ICYMI, I recently reviewed MIXED UP by Leon Diop, a #UKYA #IrishReads memoir

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ARC Review: MIXED UP by Leon Diop

A memoir that explores being mixed race in Ireland and how we deal with our emotions

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October 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM Everybody can reply

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Sifa E. Poulton

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ICYMI, I recently reviewed the unsettling #UKYA horror LILY'S MONSTER by Cliff McNish

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Book Review: LILY’S MONSTER by Cliff McNish

An unsettling horror novel exploring the impact of abusive homes

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October 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM Everybody can reply

UKYA Spotlight

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Today we're interviewing Leon Diop about his memoir, MIXED UP #UKYA #UKYASpotlight @littleislandbooks.bsky.social

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Author Interview: MIXED UP by Leon Dip

An interview with author Leon Diop about his autobiography, MIXED UP

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October 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM Everybody can reply

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Sifa E. Poulton

@sifaelizabethreads.bsky.social

ICYMI, I recently reviewed the addictive horror sequel BE RIGHT BACK by Bill Wood #UKYA

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Book Review: BE RIGHT BACK by Bill Wood

An addictive horror sequel

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October 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM Everybody can reply

Sifa E. Poulton

@sifaelizabethreads.bsky.social

Over on @ukyaspotlight.bsky.social, an interview with Leon Diop about his memoir, MIXED UP #UKYA #UKYASpotlight
@littleislandbooks.bsky.social

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Author Interview: MIXED UP by Leon Dip

An interview with author Leon Diop about his autobiography, MIXED UP

ukyaspotlight.co.uk

October 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM Everybody can reply

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Nicola Garrard 🏳️‍🌈BLM

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There are now signed copies of #OnTheEdge🔥at The Book Nook in Hove! 😁🥰🤩This specialist indie children’s bookshop has a huge collection of YA & children’s books. Check it out! Thank you @booknookhove.bsky.social for the warm welcome!❤️
#ukya #bookshop #Brightonandhove
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October 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM Everybody can reply

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Sifa E. Poulton

@sifaelizabethreads.bsky.social

ICYMI, I recently reviewed DEAD REAL by Poppy T. Perry, a super fun #UKYA zom-com

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/10/22/b...

Book Review: DEAD REAL by Poppy T. Perry

A superb zom-com

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October 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM Everybody can reply

Sifa E. Poulton

@sifaelizabethreads.bsky.social

#BookReview: MIXED UP by Leon Diop
@littleislandbooks.bsky.social #UKYA #IrishReads

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/a...

ARC Review: MIXED UP by Leon Diop

A memoir that explores being mixed race in Ireland and how we deal with our emotions

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com

October 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM Everybody can reply

Sifa E. Poulton

@sifaelizabethreads.bsky.social

#BookReview: LILY'S MONSTER by Cliff McNish
@foxandinkbooks.bsky.social @cliffmcnish.bsky.social #UKYA

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/10/25/b...

Book Review: LILY’S MONSTER by Cliff McNish

An unsettling horror novel exploring the impact of abusive homes

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com

October 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM Everybody can reply

RachelChurcherWriting

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Looking for your next five-star read? Bookish vouchers to spend? In need of inspiration? Check out reviews for more than 150 YA books on the Taller Books website! 📚💙

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October 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM Everybody can reply

Sifa E. Poulton

@sifaelizabethreads.bsky.social

#BookReview: LILY'S MONSTER by Cliff McNish
@foxandinkbooks.bsky.social @cliffmcnish.bsky.social #UKYA

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/10/25/b...

Book Review: LILY’S MONSTER by Cliff McNish

An unsettling horror novel exploring the impact of abusive homes

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com

October 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM Everybody can reply

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Gita Ralleigh

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Exciting! #kidlituk #ukkidlit #ukya

The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 9d

ICYMI: First Ink has acquired Traitors’ Nest, a historical YA fantasy novel by Frances Hardinge, the award-winning author of the Costa Book of the Year 2015, The Lie Tree 👇 #BookSky

First Ink unveils award-winning Frances Hardinge’s YA historical fantasy

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October 25, 2025 at 7:05 AM Everybody can reply

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Nicola Garrard 🏳️‍🌈BLM

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I love it when “oldies” love my books!🥰😊🔥I want #OnTheEdge to be the kind of book that young people read again later in life and see a whole different story!
@oldbarnbooks.bsky.social
#yacrossover #ukya #bookrecs #booksbooksbooks #youngadultfiction

October 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM Everybody can reply

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Sifa E. Poulton

@sifaelizabethreads.bsky.social

#BookReview: BE RIGHT BACK by Bill Wood
@billwood.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social #UKYA

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/10/23/b...

Book Review: BE RIGHT BACK by Bill Wood

An addictive horror sequel

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com

October 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM Everybody can reply

Nicola Garrard 🏳️‍🌈BLM

@nmgarrard.bsky.social

I had a FABULOUS day at The King’s School in Hove 🥰Thank you so much for inviting me to lead a full day of assemblies & creative writing workshops across KS3 & KS4! We read, we wrote, we debated, we learned about POSITIVE protest …😍
#OnTheEdge #nicolagarrardauthor @oldbarnbooks.bsky.social #UKYA

October 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM Everybody can reply

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Sifa E. Poulton

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#BookReview: DEAD REAL by Poppy T. Perry @poppytperry.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social #UKYA

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/10/22/b...

Book Review: DEAD REAL by Poppy T. Perry

A superb zom-com

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com

October 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM Everybody can reply

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Sifa E. Poulton

@sifaelizabethreads.bsky.social

Over on @ukyaspotlight.bsky.social, an interview with A. J. Clack, author of LIE OR DIE and BLOOD MOON

@ajclack.bsky.social @fireflypress.bsky.social #UKYA #UKYASpotlight #UKYABooks #UKYAReads

ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/10/22/a...

Author Interview: BLOOD MOON by A. J. Clack

An interview with A. J. Clack, author of LIE OR DIE: BLOOD MOON

ukyaspotlight.co.uk

October 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM Everybody can reply

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Sifa E. Poulton

@sifaelizabethreads.bsky.social

ICYM, I recently reviewed WHERE THE SHADOWS HIDE by Amy Clarkin, the latest in this brilliant horror series #UKYA #IrishReads

sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/10/18/a...