Notable books releasing in October 2026
Keep these upcoming releases on your radar.
Features
What am I reading? What should you be reading? Here you’ll find various features and listicles dedicated to discovering the best books out there.
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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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Attending Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate: The beginner’s guide
If you’re attending Harrogate Crime Festival for the first time, here’s what you need to know.
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New books releasing in April 2026
The highlights coming to bookshops in April 2026.
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New books releasing in March 2026
Highlights include Claire Douglas’ newest thriller and Eye Spy by C. M. Ewan.
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New books releasing in February 2026
Highlights include The Barbecue at No. 9, Witch Trial and The Death Bed.
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David Nicholls novels, ranked
From Starter For Ten to You Are Here, I’ve ranked every David Nicholls novel from my least favourite to most favourite.
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Five-star books: My 12 favourite reads of 2025 so far
We’re at the half-way point of the year, so it’s time to look back at my favourite books so far in 2025.
