Six of the best police procedural book series with unforgettable female leads
These crime series all need to be on your radar.
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Notable books releasing in October 2026
Keep these upcoming releases on your radar.
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Taipei Story by Rebecca F. Kuang review – A beautiful story about people, language, belonging, and so much more
This story might not have been written for me, but I’ve still found part of myself in it.
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Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman review – The book that inspired ‘Other Mommy’
“She sits on the bed too. Slowly. Next to me. And she asks: Can I go into your heart?”
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Crime and thriller books that have been made into movies or TV series (or are coming soon)
If you like adaptations, keep an eye on this list.
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Mary Beard on the Booker Prize judging panel: “I cannot bear the phrase ‘I really love reading'”
A Booker Prize judge has claimed that we shouldn’t “love” reading, and here’s why her statement is so very damaging.
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Six unmissable books written from a child’s perspective
There’s something profound about reading an adult story from the perspective of a child.
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Under Story by Chloe Benjamin review – A once-in-a-lifetime read
A story I will be thinking about forever.
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Time to Burn by Ellery Lloyd review – The perfect blend of thriller and sci-fi
A great introduction to science fiction for thriller fans.
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The Trouble with Sister Francis by Matt Coyne review – A gorgeous story you won’t forget
Uplifting, heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny, this is one of the best books I’ve ever read.
