The debut authors and/or illustrators’ booklist features an exciting array of new voices in publishing, spanning genres from humorous children's stories to gripping adult thrillers. These fresh perspectives bring unique and compelling narratives to readers, making them a vital addition to the… read more
Summer is a time for adventures and immersive experiences, so we have created a booklist perfect for readers looking to escape into captivating stories. These sixteen books offer a variety of escapes, from adventurous expeditions and magical journeys to heartwarming romances and engaging puzzles,… read more
Four years after The Girl with the Louding Voice captured half a million hearts worldwide, Abi Daré returns with a stunning, heart-wrenching new novel.
And So I Roar begins in Lagos, Nigeria, when a sudden knock at the gate in the middle of the night threatens to unravel everything plucky… read more
The life of Sy Baumgartner – noted author, and soon-to-be retired philosophy professor – has been defined by his deep, abiding love for his wife. Now Anna is gone, and Baumgartner is trying to live with her absence. But Anna's voice is everywhere still, in every spiral of memory and reminiscence,… read more
Libraries and other organisations can download these social media assets to promote National Reading Group Day (12 September 2024).
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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2023
'Unforgettable' Observer
'Masterful' Irish Times
'Explosive' The Telegraph
For those of you wanting a captivating and compelling read for your book group this summer, look no further than Kala by Colin… read more
Venice. 1704. In this city of glittering splendour, desperation and destitution are never far away. At the Ospedale della Pietà, abandoned orphan girls are posted every through a tiny gap in the wall every day.
Eight-year-old Anna Maria is just one of the three hundred girls growing up within… read more
A story of healing and recovery that will warm your soul…and get you into the garden.
Garden of Her Heart is the story of one loner, two secrets, and three weeks at the Pinewoods Retreat.
When Holly Bush (yes, she still hasn’t forgiven her mother for that combination) is made redundant… read more
If you have a reading group with adults or work in library – we have some fantastic opportunities for you!
We have free display packs and 100s of books for reading groups and other opportunities.
If you would like some display and activity packs then visit our… read more
In the wake of environmental catastrophe, January, once a principal in London's Royal Ballet, has become a refugee on Tharsis, the terraformed colony on Mars. In Tharsis, January's life is dictated by his status as an Earthstronger – a person whose body is not adjusted to Mars's lower gravity and… read more
There is an opportunity for book clubs to review the Women's Prize for Non-fiction shortlisted book, How To Say Babylon. "Apply by 23 May":https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9KGHKQ8
LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION
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You can use this discussion guide to help facilitate conversation around the book. read more