Karen Argent reads the first instalment of Emma Donoghue's new saga of The Lottery Family. See what she thought of it by clicking on 'Inspiring Young Readers' and then 'I've Been Just Been Reading.'

Terry Potter reviews Stephen King's classic and finds it a compelling read. Click on 'Inspiring Older Readers' and then 'I've Just Been Reading'  to see what he thought of the book.

 We are delighted to present an exclusive interview with young adult novelist, Chris Bradford. Chris  is the author of the Young Samurai and Bodyguard series. You can see what he has to tell us by clicking on 'Inspiring Young  Readers' and then 'Interviews With Authors, Illustrators and Publishers'.

Guest reviewer, Alun Severn reads a political memoir that takes a rueful look back at the high-tide of British Communism. Click on the section marked 'Inspiring Older Readers' and then on 'I've Just Been Reading' to see his full review.

We are thrilled to present an exclusive interview with the author of fiction for young adults, Patrice Lawrence. Her debut YA novel, Orangeboy has won the Waterstones Children's Book Award for Older Fiction. You can see what she has to say by clicking on  'Inspiring Young Readers' and then 'Interviews with Authors, Illustrators and Publishers'