Books

The Royal Mint reveals collectable £5 coin to celebrate 120 years of Peter Rabbit (PA/Royal Mint)

The Royal Mint reveals collectable £5 coin to celebrate 120 years of Peter Rabbit

A student at Cheam Common Junior Academy in Surrey dressed as The Cat in the Hat (PA)

World Book Day kids fancy dress costumes from Sainsbury's, Matalan, Disney and more

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Waterstones reveals Children's Book Prize 2022 shortlist - How to buy

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The most popular books to gift your family and friends this Christmas

Harry Potter 20th anniversary: Trolley to tour UK train stations. (Wizarding World)

Harry Potter trolley to tour UK train stations for 20th anniversary

Laura Marston from Borehamwood who has published a recipe book. Credit: SWNS

Woman who lost her tongue due to cancer publishes recipe book

Michelle Melzack

Author's book signing was so successful she's holding two more events

Cressida Cowell 213 (c) Debra Hurford Brown

Bestselling children's author on her writing inspiration, her new book series and working with Hollywood

‘How my dad became the UK’s biggest meth dealer’

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Celebrity chef on why Greek food is about more than hummus and moussaka

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Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

The Winter of the Witch

New novel mixes Russian history and myth

Books of the year

Our pick of the best books of 2018

The Poison Bed by EC Fremantle

New book examines true story of scandal in the Jacobean court

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

New novel puts a dark spin on the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale

The Coffin Path by Katherine Clements

Chilling new novel is perfect reading for cold winter nights

Becoming by Michelle Obama

New books this month include releases from Michelle Obama and Stephen Fry

Murder by the Book by Claire Harman

Thrilling true crime novel examines a scandalous Victorian murder

Vengeful by V.E. Schwab

Supervillain sequel is slick, suspenseful fun

Melmoth by Sarah Perry

Sarah Perry's new book will make you want to sleep with the lights on

A Gathering of Ghosts by Karen Maitland

Stunning atmospheric novel transports you back to the Dark Ages

Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak

Markus Zusak, Sarah Perry and Stephen Hawking all have new books out this month

The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon

Sunday Times bestseller creates an amusing picture of life in suburbia

The Corset by Laura Purcell

A novel to bewitch the senses and chill the blood

Snap by Belinda Bauer

Crime novel causes controversy for Man Booker nomination - but is it any good?

The Queens of Innis Lear by Tessa Gratton

New novel puts a feminist fantasy spin on King Lear

Lethal White by Robert Galbraith

New books out this month include novels by Robert Galbraith and Laura Purcell

The City of Brass by SA Chakraborty

Highly anticipated fantasy novel finds magic in 18th century Cairo

The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

How would you live your life if you knew when you were going to die?

The Toymakers by Robert Dinsdale

Magic and history combine in captivating new novel

Sychelle-Kristina Yanda

Teen set to release third film after finding her voice with help from MP

The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse

Kate Mosse's new book tells a story of riot and revolution in 16th century France

The Fall of Gondolin of JRR Tolkien

New books out this month include novels by JRR Tolkien and Khaled Hosseini

The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder by Sarah J Harris

Colourful and quirky debut perfect for fans of The Curious Incident

Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton

Glittering debut novel examines our obsession with social media

Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig

Matt Haig's new book offers advice on how to stay sane in a mad world

The Mermaid by Christina Henry

Fairy tale puts feminist spin on The Little Mermaid

Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig

Book releases for July include new novels by Matt Haig and Naomi Novik

Dunstan by Conn Iggulden

New historical fiction book would be perfect for Game of Thrones fans

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

International bestseller explores loneliness and the supernatural

Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent

New books this month include thrillers by James Patterson and Ruth Ware

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

Brilliantly bonkers murder mystery turns the genre on its head

The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce

Romantic novel explores the power of music

Folk by Zoe Gilbert

Bewitching new novel explores folklore and superstition

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

Harrowing novel explores slavery in America

The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale

The brutal murder that shocked the nation

Circe by Madeline Miller

Prize-winning author returns with fantastic feminist retelling of classic Greek myth

Blackwing by Ed McDonald

Gritty epic fantasy lacks depth and detail

Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh

New crime thriller will keep you up until the early morning

Never Greener by Ruth Jones

New book releases for April include Ruth Jones' debut novel

The Wolf Road by Beth Lewis

Post-apocalyptic novel invites readers on a journey of survival

Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel

Sci-fi thriller asks how far you would go in the name of science

The Two Houses by Fran Cooper

Atmospheric mystery with the pace of a thriller

The Haunting of Henry Twist by Rebecca F. John

Brilliant historical novel reminiscent of The Great Gatsby