Children’s fiction is not great literature
Jonathan Myerson: Kent University was right – the best children's books are better written, but only adult literature confronts the range of human experience
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins – review
ABitCrazy: 'Great book! Highly suggest reading it!'
Who says children’s books can’t be great literature?
SF Said: The University of Kent did. But any serious reader should know that this is preposterous
My top five fictional villains
Every hero needs a villain, if only to give them a bit of a challenge! Site member pinkbookworm gives us her top five fictional fiends
Where are the funny books for teenagers?
Humour is just as important in teen fiction as for younger children - it's just not signalled so clearly. The Roald Dahl funny prize aims to put a stop to that
Dork Diaries: Holiday Heartbreak by Rachel Renée Russell – review
Kat Winter: 'I recommend this book to girls who like funny, crazy love stories'
Fire Storm by Laurent St John – review
HorseLover3000: 'Fire Storm is a brilliant finale to the One Dollar Horse trilogy'
The Killing Woods by Lucy Christopher – review
Michelle, Millennium RIOT Readers: 'I wouldn't particularly recommend this book to anyone, as the drama in it I found quite predictable and it dragged on a lot'
Diamond Brothers: I Know What You Did Last Wednesday by Anthony Horowitz
BMDH: 'If you want to be the next Sherlock Holmes it's a must read'
Billionaire Boy by David Walliams – review
BMDH: 'It has a free billion pound note inside - get rich quick, buy the book!'
Ethan’s Voice by Rachel Carter – review
dewdrop: 'I found it genuinely original and different to many other books I have read'
The Fault In Our Stars by John Green – review
SmallButMighty: 'Wow… just wow!'
The Savages by Matt Whyman – review
Beth – Millennium RIOT Readers: 'I have recommended this book a lot over the last few weeks and I will be doing so for a long time as it is just too good not to talk about and share'
Saving Silence by Gina Blaxhill – review
Lauren – Millennium RIOT Readers: 'From the moment I began reading, I knew that this was going to be a novel filled with excitement and mystery and it didn't fail to meet my expectations'
Comic books and graphic novels – quiz
With a new Asterix book selling millions of copies worldwide and the Phoenix comic reaching its 100th issue, we're celebrating the joy of the comic book. But do you know your Captain America from your Captain Manhattan?