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Friday 21 Sep, 2018

Furious Faves: We Asked, You Answered!

The Date A Book community answered some hard questions about their new fav, GRACE & FURY.

Friday 21 Sep, 2018

All I want for Christmas (for the kids)

Do you plan on getting a head start on pressies for the kids this year? It’s always a struggle but we can help make it happen!

Tuesday 18 Sep, 2018

Who was the real Lady Chatterley?

A scandalous woman. A force of nature. Who was the real Lady Chatterley? Author of FRIEDA, Annabel Abbs, sheds some light.

Wednesday 12 Sep, 2018

Restoration and Mythology

Angela Slatter shares

Wednesday 05 Sep, 2018

Books With Heart is Changing - Read on to Find Out More

Some exciting changes afoot for the Books With Heart community - read on to find out more!

Tuesday 04 Sep, 2018

What are your favourite fantasy tropes in YA?

We asked, and you answered - your fav fantasy tropes!

Tuesday 04 Sep, 2018

Who are your favourite siblings in YA?

We've pulled together all the siblings we could think of in YA, in honour of our new fav, GRACE AND FURY.

Monday 03 Sep, 2018

The Books The Realm Want to See on Screen

We may have just settled the debate on which is better. But that doesn't mean we don't want to see some of our favourite books translated to screen!

Monday 03 Sep, 2018

The Richell Prize 2018 Shortlist

After receiving over 660 entries to the 2018 Richell Prize, we are delighted to announce the 19 writers on this year’s longlist.

Sunday 02 Sep, 2018

Wakanda Forever!

Long Live the King! Black Panther is in cinemas this week and to celebrate we've got a list of must-read Black Panther stories!

Saturday 01 Sep, 2018

The Realm: The Book vs The Film

It's an age-old debate that we all know the answer to: 'Which is better? The book or the movie?'

Friday 31 Aug, 2018

The Great AI Debate

How watching Blade Runner 2049 led to an unexpected connection with Becky Chambers’ novels.

Thursday 30 Aug, 2018

What to Read If You're Obsessed with To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Woah, woah, woah! We heard that you're just as obsessed with To All the Boys I've Loved Before as we are. We have some cute contemporary romances for you...

Wednesday 22 Aug, 2018

Thanks Dad

Whether or not you loved reading we love that you helped us fuel our own love of a good book <3

Wednesday 22 Aug, 2018

Peter Robinson's Favourite Villains

Peter Robinson, author of the DCI Banks series shares his favourite villains in literature.

Tuesday 21 Aug, 2018

Angela Slatter's Top Ten Kickass Women in Fantasy

So, I’m going to be very broad in my definition of “fantasy” and drag in horror and science fiction, books, film and tv - because I’m a writer and I have no respect for rules or boundaries!

Thursday 16 Aug, 2018

Book Week Costume Ideas

Book week is approaching. Are you struggling for costume ideas for the kids? We’ve got you covered.

Friday 10 Aug, 2018

Creative Uses For Your Date A Book Bed Socks

Have you picked up your Date A Book Bed Socks yet? If you have, we have a list of all the ways you can put them to good use!

Thursday 09 Aug, 2018

<3 Books with Heart loves Book Lovers Day <3

To celebrate Book Lovers Day on August 9, we asked our Hearties to tell us their favourite read of 2018 so far, and the book they can’t wait to get their hands on next.

Wednesday 08 Aug, 2018

Bed Sock Book Club Cosy Must Haves

#CastYAVote Winners: What are your cosy must haves?