It’s not lost on me that Isr*el is invading Rafah within 24 hours of the Met Gala. While our timelines are flooded by rich people parading around in unnecessary designs, Isr*el is using our distraction to enact their 10,000th war crime. First the Oscars, now the Met Gala.

the MOST gorgeous night celebrating 20 years of Waterstones Children’s Book Prize! congrats to winners old and new and congrats to all the wonderful people involved in planning such a lovely eve, especially my Lucy Jakes 🌸 !!

Hands up if you remember Ellie, Magda and Nadine?!

Fans of Jacqueline Wilson's Girls series will be thrilled to hear that THINK AGAIN is the brand new adult novel following the trio as they navigate life in their late thirties. Signed Edition: bit.ly/43vwt6S

Working on this prize is always the highlight of my year. I could not be prouder of our shortlist and the incredible talent it celebrates - booksellers have chosen so incredibly well! ❤️📚✨️

New year, new The Adrien Prize shortlist!! I hope people see this, despite my refusal to pay his nibs for a verified account. trust it's really me, telling you which incredible books with disabled main characters have made the 2024 shortlist.

wow, this year was hard. so many greats!

“paul isn’t her son, but ross is”

We are overjoyed to reveal Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell as Waterstones #BookOfTheYear 2023 🥳🐉

The first instalment of a thoroughly immersive epic fantasy series, that will enchant readers of all ages: bit.ly/WBOTY23

When we announced our exclusive sprayed edge edition of Iron Flame, things got very hot 🔥
LOTS of you asked if we would do the same for Fourth Wing. Well… arriving in Jan 2024, the book that started a phenomenon, now with sprayed edge. Secure yours here: bit.ly/3ticN8u

Happiest of release days to Impossible Creatures by the incomparable Katherine Rundell! I had the most wonderful evening celebrating this outstanding book earlier this week - truly a launch to remember! It's destined to become a classic, & I'm delighted it's out in the world! 🐉

Introducing our magnificent September #BOTM Tyger, by the great SF Said with brilliant illustrations by Dave McKean! A breathtaking tale of a world on the brink of destruction & the magical animal discovered in a rubbish dump that might save it: bit.ly/3PhiPyD

How are you all doi-

Just... read this, okay? And then find a children's book, open it, and fill your soul.
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THE WAY THEY ARE PERFECTLY CAST❤️

The 10-strong shortlist for this year's The YA Book Prize has been unveiled, featuring several début authors and small presses.

Find out more about the shortlist: buff.ly/3PeLpkx
#YABookPrize

New Book Announcement!!

(And one I think some people have been waiting for)

KEEDIE, the official prequel to #AKindofSpark is coming in April 2024.

Available to pre-order now.

We're going back to Juniper!!

With authors like lex croucher and Becky Albertalli Updates riding high in the bestseller charts, the demand for feelgood LGBTQ+ romantic comedies has never been greater. In celebration of #Pride , here are some of our favourites: bit.ly/3BWk12W

Today's train read has completely blown me away - so much so that I powered through it before my journey finished!! Becky Albertalli Updates is the master of the thoughtful rom-com, and this is both a rom-com and an absolutely vital discussion of sexuality, so a must-read all round.

🍂 Here's your first look at Heartstopper S2!!! 🍂