Alice Nuttall

Hudson Valley (group)

Tutor, Oxford International Study Centre and Contributing Writer at Book Riot

Word witch, feminist, big ol' nerd. Makes bad things happen to fictional people. #AuDHD She/her.

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8 Great New Middle Grade Sci-Fi Stories for Your Library Shelves

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

Pixel and InkWhen meteors dropped eggs containing alien babies, Ava’s parents were called in to nurture them. The government funded a popular Alien Zoo for the extraterrestrial living beings (ELBs). But things are different now. A car accident claimed her mother; her despairing father left 13-year-old Ava and the Zoo in the care of his emotionally wounded brother. The alien babies stopped coming, and so did the public. And Harley, a new intern, arrived. Then, a storm changes everything again.
10 Great New Middle Grade Books Out in March 2025

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

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9 World-Changing Climate Fiction Books for Kids

2 months ago | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Climate fiction is more and more relevant with each passing day. One month into the new year, the world has already seen devastating wildfires, storms, and other “natural” disasters that are, in fact, a result of human-made climate change.
12 of the Best New Children's Books Out February 2025

2 months ago | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The new year is underway, and while February may be grey or gloomy before spring really kicks in, there are plenty of new children’s books releasing this month to pass the time.
8 World-Changing Books to Inspire Young Activists

Jan 9, 2025 | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The world is becoming increasingly complex and frightening, with multiple wars, the rise of extremist political movements, and more and more signs that our climate is drastically changing in ways that will cause immense damage.
The Best Children's Books of 2024

Dec 19, 2024 | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. We’re living through a golden age of children’s literature, and 2024 has seen the publication of many brilliant children’s books.
The Most Polarizing Children's Books Ever Published

Nov 21, 2024 | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Children’s books have always sparked discussion, with people talking about their favourite series or the books that made them a reader. Sometimes, though, this discussion isn’t about beloved memories or which famous children’s books are the best to pass on to new readers.
9 Nail-Biting Thrillers About Revenge

Oct 29, 2024 | bookriot.com | Faridah Abike-Iyimide |Dorothy Koomson |Alice Nuttall

Poisoned Pen PressCordelia Black loves exactly three things: Her chosen family, her hairdresser (worth every penny plus tip), and killing bad men. By day she's a stylish pharma rep. By night, she culls South Louisiana of monsters who think they’ve evaded justice—until they meet her.
8 of the Best New Middle Grade Adventure Novels

Oct 18, 2024 | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

Disney PublishingA hurricane changes the course of a river and the life of a lonely girl in this nature-based mystery-adventure that Kwame Alexander calls “magical realism at its best!” From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Serafina and the Black Cloak, an immersive, unforgettable story of friendship and self-discovery. I may be hurtling toward 40, but I still love a middle grade adventure story. There are so many good ones out there, it’s not a surprise.
The State of Book Banning in the UK

Oct 15, 2024 | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The UK and the U.S. have long had a “special relationship,” but sadly, it seems that “special” can often be used as a synonym for “toxic.” Over the last few years, both countries have seen a massive swing to the right politically.