To celebrate the launch of Gloam by Jack MacKay, we welcome Jack to Ginger Nuts of … Jack MacKay Opens the Door to His Childhood FearsRead more
Young Blood Library
The Young Blood Library is the Ginger Nuts of Horror home for YA and middle grade horror, run by school librarian Tony Jones. Expect new release roundups, reading lists by age, award ballot reviews and verdicts from the young readers who actually borrow the books.
My Top YA Bram Stoker Award Picks of the Last Decade by Tony Jones.
The Young Adult (YA) Bram Stoker Award: my top picks from the last decade of Final … My Top YA Bram Stoker Award Picks of the Last Decade by Tony Jones.Read more
The 2024 Bram Stoker Award: A depressing night for quality children’s fiction
How can underwhelming novels win prestigious international gongs? In mainstream YA and MG awards, such as … The 2024 Bram Stoker Award: A depressing night for quality children’s fictionRead more
YA and Middle Grade Horror Picks for May/June 2024
May/June YA and Middle Grade horror roundup Our latest YA and Middle Grade roundup has a … YA and Middle Grade Horror Picks for May/June 2024Read more
Top 8 YA and Middle Grade Horror Books of March/April
Top YA and Middle Grade Horror Books of March/April We have eight books in our latest … Top 8 YA and Middle Grade Horror Books of March/AprilRead more
Bram Stoker Award Breakdown: Middle Grade Horror Guide
For the last decade or so I have reviewed all the books on the YA category … Bram Stoker Award Breakdown: Middle Grade Horror GuideRead more
2024 YA Bram Stoker Award: The Ultimate Ballot Breakdown
Ginger Nuts of Horror breaks down the Preliminary Ballot list of the 2024 YA Bram Stoker … 2024 YA Bram Stoker Award: The Ultimate Ballot BreakdownRead more
Jan/Feb Essential YA and Middle Grade Horror
January/February Essential YA and Middle Grade Horror Essential Life commitments have restricted my reading of YA … Jan/Feb Essential YA and Middle Grade HorrorRead more
Top YA Survival Horror Picks for Teens
Survival Horror Tony’s top YA picks for making it through the night Cinematically, sticking a bunch … Top YA Survival Horror Picks for TeensRead more
Best of 2024: Middle Grade Horror and Dark Fiction
Best of 2024: Middle Grade Horror and Dark Fiction Here are my top ticks for 2024, … Best of 2024: Middle Grade Horror and Dark FictionRead more