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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

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.

Stranger Than Fiction: Crime in the Library

Crime in the library is often the subject of fiction, but what about in real life? A look at library crimes, from the mundane to the bizarre.

A Brief History of Children’s Books and Literature

In this history of children's books, we look at some of the earliest examples of children's lit, and how the genre was shaped over the years.

8 Magma-Nificent Volcano Books For Kids

If you have a volcano-loving young reader in your life, here are some of the best volcano books for kids from toddler to elementary-age, including Volcanoes and Earthquakes: Geo Detectives.

8 of the Best Children’s Books About Airplanes

Whether they're seasoned fliers or have never been on a plane before, find the best children's books about airplanes here, including Amazing Airplanes by Ant Parker and Tony Mitton!