Beth Reekles

Beth Reekles

Beth Reekles is an avid writer, reader, and drinker of tea. When she was fifteen, she penned her novel The Kissing Booth, and began uploading it to story-sharing platform Wattpad, where it accumulated over 19 million reads. She was picked up by Random House UK at the age of seventeen, and offered a three-book deal whilst studying for her A Levels in French, Spanish, Maths and Physics.

Beth, from South Wales, is currently an undergraduate of Physics at Exeter University and has already had three books published with Random House: The Kissing Booth, Rolling Dice, and Out of Tune.

She has been shortlisted for the Women of the Future Young Star award 2013, the Romantic Novel of the Year Awards 2014, and the Queen of Teen 2014 awards. She was awarded the Scout Birthday Honours Writing Badge in 2013, and was named one of Time magazine s 16 Most Influential Teenagers 2013. In August 2014, she was listed in The Times at no.6 on their 'Top 20 under 25' list.

What genre does Beth Reekles write?

She writes young adult contemporary fiction with a strong focus on romance and rom-com elements (including 'fake dating' plots).


What are Beth Reekles' most well-known books and where should I start?

Her best-known title is The Kissing Booth, which launched her career on Wattpad. Other titles on her Booktopia author page include Rolling Dice, Out of Tune and Faking It. A good place to start is The Kissing Booth.


Are Beth Reekles' books part of a series or are they standalone?

The titles listed on the Booktopia page are presented as individual young adult novels; they are generally read as standalones rather than in a required series order.


What themes does she commonly explore in her books?

Her books typically explore teen and young adult themes such as first love, relationships, identity and coming-of-age, often delivered with lighthearted romantic comedy tones.


Has Beth Reekles received any awards or industry recognition?

Yes. She was shortlisted for the Women of the Future Young Star (2013), Romantic Novel of the Year Awards (2014) and Queen of Teen (2014), received a Scout Birthday Honours Writing Badge (2013), and was named among Time magazine's 16 Most Influential Teenagers (2013).