Alice Nuttall

You'll find a tasty array of children's books about food for kids of all ages, from early reader to YA. Pick up a book and dig in!

%%excerpt%% Ten short horror stories to get you in the mood for Halloween, and keep you awake until the witching hour has passed.

A list of YA books about sensitive boys, for readers who want a caring hero who doesn't just punch his way out of trouble.

In these ten collections of scary stories for kids, you'll find short horror, campfire tales, and spooky fiction, just in time for Halloween.

A selection of book series with such rich worlds and characters that they deserve their own role-playing games.

Take a trip to Oxford, UK, in this week's edition of Literary Tourism and get up close and personal with some excellent bookish history.

As the new school year draws closer and the pre-school jitters set in, these books about bullying are a great resource for children and parents alike.

A loving look at the witches of Discworld, and the things we can learn from these very different fictional women.

Four great books with narrators who are questioning their sexualities.

If you love the podcast Sawbones and want to learn more medical history, we prescribe these five books - they're good for what ails ya!

There's a strong connection in my mind between books and food, perhaps because I've seen both as a comfort and also a source of excitement.

Dig into these crime novels that will satisfy your wanderlust from the comforts of your favorite armchair or comfortable bed.

From Loki to the Weasley twins, tricksters and con artists are some of literature's most entertaining characters.

Hot books for cold weather, and cold books for hot weather. Or hot books for hot weather and cold books for cold weather, if that's your thing.

YA novels featuring activist protagonists who work to change the world.