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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.

8 of the Best Self-Help Books for Kids

Self-help books for adults are a popular genre, but what about the younger generations? Find the best self-help books for kids of all ages.

9 Self-Help Books That Actually Help

Self-help books are a big industry, but not all of them are useful. Here are some of the best self-help books that deliver on their promises.

9 Healing Books About Trauma

Whether you're processing your own trauma or helping someone else through theirs, these are some of the best books about trauma, including It Didn't Start With You.

Who Was Agatha Christie?

Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime, was arguably the best detective novelist of all time. We look at Christie's life and legacy.

Getting Crafty in the Library

As well as being centres for learning and community, libraries can be great locations for arts and crafts sessions. One Rioter shares ways to set up creative meetings in your local library.

An Absolutely Serious Guide to Fantasy Transportation

Here are some of the worst and best ways to get around our favorite fantasy worlds, from cannonball bubbles to flying castles.

9 Macabre Medical Mystery Books

Medicine can be fascinating, but also bloody, mysterious and sinister. It's not surprising that it has inspired many medical mystery books, like Lakewood by Megan Giddings.

9 Inventive Robot Books for Kids

Is your kid batty about bots? If your child loves all things robots, check out the best robot books for kids, from board to chapter books.

Roll Up, Roll Up: How To Create An Awesome D&D Character

Want to play Dungeons & Dragons, but struggling to create the perfect character? Find approaches, resources, and other D&D character ideas!

Libraries vs. the Cost of Living Crisis

Llibraries are well-placed to help people deal with some aspects of financial pressure. One Rioter shares how libraries are helping in the cost of living crisis.