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 Important Books about Climate Activists

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

North Atlantic BooksSpanning three decades and three continents, Truth Demands charts parallel journeys as Abby Reyes navigates the waters of loss, purpose, and impermanence—while fighting for truth and accountability from big oil. A profound and haunting memoir, Truth Demands is an invitation into the current. It shows us how to hold fast even as we let go—holding us as we bear witness and welcome with courage and skill what the truth demands of us all.
The 12 Best New Children's Books Out in May 2025

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As we head into spring, a brand-new bloom of children’s books is here, ready for young readers to dive in. With summer break coming up, it’s a great time to add to your young ones’ bookshelves or request books from libraries, and the new children’s books coming out in May have something for everyone.
15 Essential Books to Read for the Resistance

1 month ago | 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 an age of rising authoritarianism and fascism, where we need to build a strong resistance to survive it.
8 Great New Middle Grade Sci-Fi Stories for Your Library Shelves

Mar 5, 2025 | 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

Mar 3, 2025 | bookriot.com | Alice Nuttall

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9 World-Changing Climate Fiction Books for Kids

Feb 6, 2025 | 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

Feb 3, 2025 | 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.