10th Anniversary Cover and Sequel For Anne Cassidy

It's been 10 years since Anne Cassidy published her YA modern classic, Looking For JJ and to celebrate Hot Key Books are reprinting with a new cover and an exciting sequel.

Looking For JJ: A gripping and emotionally searing novel from a talented author, Looking for JJ explores the circumstances and motives behind the murder of a child - by her friend. Six years later, JJ has now been released, and has a new identity. But is there any way that she can lead a "normal" life?

Finding Jennifer Jones: Kate Rickman seems just like any other nineteen-year-old girl. She goes to university, she dates nice, normal boys and she works in her local tourist office at the weekend. But Kate's not really normal at all. 'Kate' is in fact a carefully constructed facade for a girl called Jennifer Jones - and it's a facade that's crumbling fast. Jennifer has spent the last nine years frantically trying to escape from her horrifying past. Increasingly desperate, Jennifer decides to do something drastic. She contacts the only other girl who might understand what she's dealing with, breaking every rule of her parole along the way. Lucy Bussell is the last person Jennifer expects any sympathy from, but she's also the last person she has left.

In the Hot Key Blog, Emma Williamson notes:

When I finished reading Anne’s final draft of Finding Jennifer Jones, it was one of those goosebump moments. So much about Jennifer and her life, past, present and future, is revealed. I found it a richly rewarding and hugely thought-provoking window into Jennifer’s life. Looking for JJ and Finding Jennifer Jones are not so much two separate books as one incredibly satisfying story – albeit a story that has taken 10 years to write. But don’t good things happen to those who wait?

You can read more over at the Hot Key Books blog.

New Divergent and Hunger Games Covers

Stick these on your Christmas list!

Have you seen these?? They're so gorgeous. We have plenty of these shiny metallic Hunger Games covers in store now on our Buy One Get One Half Price Offer. They look absolutely stunning on the shelf and will make a gorgeous gift for a newcomer and die-hard fan. We will also have Catching Fire  merchandise and movie guides in stock in anticipation of the second film.

And if that wasn't enough awesomeness for your day, let us present to you the new adult Divergent series covers.

    

These aren't available until November, and Allegiant longer than that - the hardback is due on 22nd October. Don't forget you can pre-order it up until the publication date on our half price offer Check the 'Pre-Orders' tab at the top of the page for more details. We will also post details soon about the spin-off eBook short stories from the Divergent universe that are due to come in to paperback. Perfect additions to any superfan's collection.

I love the YA covers but these are just so smart!  Divergent is a fantastic series and perfect for anyone who loves Dystopian YA. There is also a film due of the first book at the beginning of the year (more specifically March 21st), which we will hopefully be holding a Fan Party for. If you'd be interested in this, please keep an eye on the blog around the beginning of 2014.

Also, have you heard how advance readers accidentally leaked Allegiant? According to a HarperCollins Canada statement copies were accidentally sent out early and spoilers were posted online. Oops! 

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