The Houses of Guinness – Adrian Tinniswood

'An erudite historian' FINANCIAL TIMES
One of the IRISH EXAMINER’s '10 New Books for November’
'We are in the company of a confident and skilled historian who understands the mores of his era and wears his learning lightly' THE TIMES

A LoveReading star book and Liz Robinson's Book Pick of the Month

War Babies – Chris Manby

A collection of interviews with men and women from the Silent Generation – those born between 1928 and 1945 – about their childhood experiences during World War Two

Out Now in Paperback

The Baton and the Cross – Lucy Ash

Shortlisted for the ORWELL PRIZE 2025
shortlisted for the BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE 2025
Shortlisted for the PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE 2025

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Mary at 90 – Mary Berry

Join Britain’s best-loved cook, Mary Berry, as she celebrates her 90th birthday, with a career-spanning collection of iconic, fuss-free recipes for every occasion, alongside stories and memories from a lifetime of cooking.

Out Now in Paperback

How to Winter – Kari Leibowitz

'Essential strategies for turning life's challenges into opportunities' CAROL DWECK
'The perfect mix of science, story-telling, and practical advice' KATIE McGONIGAL

Time Lions and the Chrono-loop – Krystal Sutherland & Martin Seneviratne

'Intricate, fantastical worldbuilding' PUBLISHERS WEEKELY
'A brilliant book, exciting and informative' THE SCHOOL READING LIST
'An absolute blast - in this timeline and in the past!' KATIE TSANG

The Lion Cub’s Secret – Lauren St John

Lauren St John's White Giraffe series has become internationally beloved. This is the perfect time to discover - or rediscover - this bestselling series.

Daring to be Free – Sudhir Hazareesingh

'A sweeping history' HENRY LOUIS GATES
'A marvel of historical analysis and research’ NEW STATESMAN
'A sweeping history of black resistance from 1500 to 1900... remarkable cache of evidence' THE TIMES

Out Now in Paperback | Times Best-Seller

The Proof of My Innocence – Jonathan Coe

'My comfort read' BOB MORTIMER
'Prose of enduring beauty' GUARDIAN
'Coe is on engaging form… satiric and entertaining brio' SUNDAY TIMES

The Appletree Animal Agency 2 – Katya Balen

'A huge heap of fun!' ROSS MONTGOMERY
'Balen has a wonderful gift for blending humour and emotion' DAILY MAIL

Out Now in Paperback

The One Thing You Need to Know – Marcus Chown

'Will surely spark many people’s interests in science by introducing them to an idea they can understand & be passionate about' BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE

Out Now in Paperback

The Divine Economy – Paul Seabright

'Enlightening' THE ECONOMIST
Longlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award

Out Now in Paperback

British Vogue – Julie Summers

'A history of 20th century fashion & culture in one glorious book' INDEPENDENT
'Always changing and always fascinating' ALEXANDRA SHULMAN

Out Now in Paperback

Is Free Speech Under Threat? – Charlotte Lydia Riley

In a book that can be read from either end, two leading thinkers present alternative answers to one of the most difficult and divisive questions of our times

A Poetry Book Society Recommendation

After Party – Dean Browne

‘Poems that sneak in the side-door then exit through the ceiling’ CAROLINE BIRD
‘Dean Browne is a terrific poet: his language is agile and fresh, his ideas surprising’ NICK LAIRD

Shortlisted for Foyles Children's Book of the Year 2025

Otherlands: An Illustrated Journey – Thomas Halliday

Starting with the last ice age and ending when the very first animals started to swim and hunt, this is an illustrated journey back through time

The Worlds of Jane Austen – Helena Kelly

'A treat for fans' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
'Everything you ever wanted to know about Austen - a must' GILL HORNBY
'Kelly brilliantly reconstructs the tumultuous world that influenced Jane Austen's writing' CAROLINE JANE KNIGHT

Letters From The Upside – Katya Balen

'Few writers can hold such big feelings in such gentle hands' JENNY PEARSON
'Eloquent and gentle one moment, bracing and soaring the next, it's a book that will nest in your heart and make it take flight' ROSS MONTGOMERY

5th instalment in the Bigg School series

Selfie Queen – Lisa Williamson

‘Warm, honest and hugely relatable’ CATH HOWE
'The perfect books for anyone starting secondary school' HOLLY BOURNE

20th Anniversary Edition

The White Giraffe – Lauren St John

'Warm, emotional, stirring and heart-stopping in equal measure!' ROSS MONTGOMERY
'A genuinely gripping tale that will warm even the coldest of hearts' WATERSTONES

Out Now in Paperback

Lower Than The Angels – Diarmaid MacCulloch

'A thrilling read' FINANCIAL TIMES
‘A richly entertaining history' OBSERVER

Dangerous Miracle -Liam Shaw

'Excellent' HENRY MARSH
'Everyone needs to know about antibiotics!' TIM SPECTOR
'Makes science seem not only accessible but also beautiful' LITERARY REVIEW
'A stark warning of how we have squandered a precious resource' SUNDAY TIMES

Sunday Times Best-seller | Waterstones' Book of the Month

The Place of Tides – James Rebanks

'A quietly profound book' SUNDAY TIMES
'A book of stillness, quiet vigilance, and the kind of patience that is measured not in hours but in lifetimes' FT

10th Anniversary Edition

The Silk Roads – Peter Frankopan

'A proper historical epic of dazzling range and achievement' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE
'So ambitious, so detailed and so fascinating' SUNDAY TIMES Books of the Decade

BBC Radio 4 Book At Bedtime Book of the Week

Albion – Anna Hope

'Delicate insight and beautiful prose' ELIZABETH DAY
'Will stay with you long after reading' COSMOPOLITAN
'Wise and beautiful, with amazing nature writing to boot' INDIA KNIGHT, THE TIMES