October 2026 book club picks
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Bill Wood author page
Bill Wood biography
Bill Wood is a British author of young adult mysteries. He earned a First Class BA degree in Film & Screenwriting from Birmingham City University. After graduating, he worked as a bookseller while developing his writing career.
His debut novel, Let’s Split Up, was published by Scholastic in September 2024. It became the fastest-selling YA debut in the UK in 2024 and reached the Top 10 in national bestseller charts. The sequel, Be Right Back, is scheduled for release in October 2025.
Representation for his writing is handled by Lucy Irvine at the literary agency Peter Frasers + Dunlop.
Biography writer: Joanna Nance-Phillips
Children’s literature expert and primary school teacher with 30+ years of experience running a primary school library, teaching literacy and tutoring in the UK and abroad. Articles and reviews by Joanna Nance-Phillips 
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Let’s Split Up by Bill Wood
Let’s Split Up is a fast-paced, twisty read that blends a high school LGBTQ romance with a classic ‘whodunit’, reminiscent of Scooby-Doo and his gang. Let’s Split Up will appeal to fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Netflix’s Sabrina.
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Bestselling books by Bill Wood
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