Books

Steph McGovern whose debut psychological thriller, Deadline, was published earlier this year (Image: Carolyn Mendelsohn) ‘Truly disturbing, utterly gripping and brilliant’ … ‘brilliant premise, expert execution’ Bestseller Lisa Jewell, whose new book, Don’t Let Him In (Cornerstone) is out now, says: “The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (HarperCollins) is …

Jason Isaacs as Jackson Brodie in BBC adaptation of Kate Atkinson’s novels (Image: BBC/Ruby Films) ‘World-class, cerebral entertainment’ … ‘a series that appeals so strongly to generations of readers’ Sir Ian Rankin, whose new standalone novel The Heights (Orion) will be published in October 2026, says: “Wild Thing by Sue …

It has been a deeply sad end to the year for some of our most iconic and important female novelists and the millions of fans of their inimitable writing. Dame Jilly Cooper passed away aged 88 in October after a fall at home. Sophie Kinsella, author of the bestselling Shopaholic …

With December well underway already, it’s peak Christmas shopping time. With a couple of weeks to go before the big day, there’s still plenty of time to find everything you need for your loved ones this festive period. When buying for a book lover, the first thought for many people …

Following the Goodreads 2025 Choice Awards, one book is standing out among the rest when it comes to historical fiction. Taylor Jenkins Reid takes home the prize for Reader’s Favourite Historical Fiction Book of the Year, with Atmosphere. Atmosphere is a historical fiction romance novel that follows Joan Goodwin, a …

It has been an excellent year for books (Image: Getty) It’s that time of year again – award season. With awards season comes celebration and recognition for the books that stood out beyond the rest. And the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards are the perfect place to look if you are …

One of Jane Austen’s novels is creating a stir amongst period literature fans, and it is not Pride and Prejudice. Emma, the English author’s last published novel before her death, is set in the fictional Surrey village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls, and Donwell Abbey. It …

December is here, meaning there’s just a matter of weeks to go before Christmas arrives. The run-up to the big day is an exciting time for book lovers, with festive reads lining the shelves across bookshops all month. Whether you’re looking for something to help get you into the festive …

Waterstones has selected some top modern fiction novels for your reading list (Image: Getty) I love a beach read just as much as the next person, but sometimes we need to delve a little deeper and look to the books that have shaped the world of literature. Without these books, we would …

Dame Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey (Image: Nick Wall / ITV) The outpouring of affection for Dame Maggie Smith following her passing at the age of 89 last year surprised absolutely no one. Claims of national treasurehood from the likes of King Charles and the Prime Minister, …