Spooky season is here! And we’ve got some frighteningly good reads to accompany those long, cold nights, if you’re feeling brave enough … From British horror film recommendations to nail-biting supernatural novels and chilling folk horror, there’s something here for … Continue reading Read If You Dare… Our Top Halloween Picks
Our September Book of the Month, Folk Britain, is a pocket-sized guide to some truly bizarre folk rituals and esoteric customs. This latest release from Hoxton Mini Press is a brilliant way to discover or become reacquainted with Britain’s wonderfully … Continue reading Folk Britain — September Book of the Month
Art, ambition, and desire collide in our August Book of the Month, as we follow a struggling academic who becomes entangled in the marriage and creative life of her literary idol. Deepening her exploration of female friendship, art and fame, … Continue reading The Rayburn Affair — August Book of the Month
The weather has been up and down but our list of fiction titles for June is as good as ever! Take a look at our stand-out selection of sharp, insightful short story collections, brilliant translated fiction and compelling Queer narratives. … Continue reading Jumping for Joy: June Fiction
The sun’s shining, the birds are tweeting, and the only thing that could make May even better is a stack of truly excellent children’s books! Keep reading to discover an adorable picture book featuring a family made of Mexican sweets … Continue reading Bloomin’ Good Children’s Books for May
We were already enchanted by Siân Hughes’ mesmerising writing after her Booker Prize-longlisted debut, Pearl. Her second novel, No Such Thing as Monday, is just as fierce and tender, with unexpected flashes of humour, as she deftly examines childhood trauma, social inequality and what happens when the … Continue reading No Such Thing as Monday — April Book of the Month
To celebrate International Women’s Day this 8th of March, we’ve selected some truly brilliant titles that explore different facets of womanhood—from iconic acting careers and the history of abortion care, to thought-provoking fiction and, of course, some Virginia Woolf! This … Continue reading International Women’s Day 2026 Must-Reads!
There’s always a big push in January to become a better, brighter, more efficient version of yourself. However, the pressure of maintaining this often leads to most of us crashing and burning out by February. But don’t fear, these books … Continue reading New You? Books To Start the Year with on Your Own Terms!
We’re wrapping up the year with a whole lot of excellent fiction. If you’re looking for a gripping story to cosy up with or searching for the perfect gift for a loved one, keep scrolling to find the ultimate thrilling … Continue reading Give a Festive Cheer for Fiction this Year!
Winter can be a time to slow down, take stock of the year so far and hibernate with a good book, so why not do it while also keeping your mind sharp and engaged with some excellent non-fiction? Here, we’ve … Continue reading It’s Officially Non-Fiction November!
