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Alice Nuttall

Alice Nuttall (she/her) is a writer, pet-wrangler and D&D nerd. Her reading has got so out of control that she had to take a job at her local library to avoid bankrupting herself on books — unfortunately, this has just resulted in her TBR pile growing until it resembles Everest. Alice's webcomic, writing and everything else can be found at https://linktr.ee/alicenuttallbooks. Her debut novel, The Zombie Project, is coming out in January 2025 with Chicken House.

How Books are Used to Perpetuate the Prison Industrial Complex

The prison industrial complex has been the subject of much criticism in nonfiction works, but books are also used to support this system.

Where the Lost Things Go: Lands of Lost Objects in Fantasy Novels

Lands of lost objects often appear in fantasy novels of all ages. What purpose do they serve, and why do we find them so compelling?

10 Sunshine-Filled Summer Books for Toddlers

If you have a sun, summer, and book-loving toddler in your life, check out the best summer books for toddlers here!

How Accurate are Dystopian Novels, Really?

Dystopian novels can make for bleak reading. Looking at real-life responses to disasters suggests, thankfully, they're too pessimistic.

24 Life-Changing Healing Books

The world is a difficult place, and we're all in need of some healing. From memoirs to self-help to fiction, here are the best healing books.

10 Satisfyingly Sinister Novels about Secret Societies

Find murder, mayhem, and other sinister troubles in the best novels about secret societies that have been published in the past few years, including Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé.

8 Children’s Books About Trucks for Vehicle-Loving Kids

There are some great truck-themed books, but how do you narrow it down? Find the best children's books about trucks here, including Puppy Truck by Brian Pinkney!

8 of the Best Books About the Moon

From scientific nonfiction to folklore, find the best books about the moon will give you plenty of inspiration, like The Book of the Moon by Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

Are Lyrics Literature?

Everyone has a song lyric that they love or that has spoken to them in some powerful way. But the question remains: are lyrics literature?

9 Thoughtful Books for Shy Kids

These books for shy kids have quiet protagonists who learn to be true to who they are in a world full of louder people.