Socially Distant Bees

Meredith May, author of The Honey Bus As a beekeeper, I occasionally get calls from people who want to know how to start a hive in their backyard. But now that most of us are quarantined at home, packing away food for the apocalypse, everyone seems to be calling. Which… Read More

The importance of funny, escapist fiction with Sophia Money-Coutts

First of all, can I say what a total joy it is to be part of a book club which talks about books you actually want to read. A couple of years ago, some very kind friends invited me to join something called Shakespeare club and I agreed instantly because… Read More

Escape With Sarah Morgan

When I started planning Family For Beginners, I knew I wanted a summery, uplifting setting. Book settings have always been important to me – whether I’m writing or reading. It’s a way of travelling, or relaxing, from the comfort of my sofa, something that seems even more important since… Read More

Win a place on an idyllic writing retreat with Q!

In this world, perfection is everything. To celebrate the highly anticipated publication of Q, the thrilling new novel from Christina Dalcher, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Vox, we’re giving you the chance to win an idyllic UK writing retreat courtesy of Writers’ Retreat UK. All you have to… Read More

Five Benefits of Living in the Moment with Carla Burgess

The Five Year Plan The idea of The Five Year Plan came from an awkward conversation I had at work years ago when someone asked me where I saw myself in five years’ time. I wish I could have given some kind of clearly thought-out answer, but I’m ashamed… Read More

#ShowUsYourShelves

Last week we asked you, our lovely HQ family, to #ShowUsYourShelves – and you certainly rose to the challenge. We were trending in 5 different countries and received THOUSANDS of picture-perfect shelfies, with plenty still popping up on our Twitter feed. We are so grateful to all of you who… Read More

Book Club: The Irresistible Power of What If with Miranda Dickinson

People often ask me where I find my ideas for books. The answer is, everywhere: a snippet of conversation overheard in a coffee shop; a news article that catches my eye; pictures, places or a piece of music that set my imagination firing. But in the end, it always boils… Read More

Win £500 of vouchers for The White Company with Just My Luck!

It’s the stuff dreams are made of – a lottery win so big, it changes everything.  To celebrate the 20th book in 20 years from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks, we’re giving you the chance to win £500 worth of vouchers from The White… Read More

Mother’s Day: Advice from our authors!

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we asked some of our authors to share the best advice they (or their characters!) have ever received from their own mums. After all, mum knows best! Check out these fabulous anecdotes below:   LIZ FENWICK, author of The Path to… Read More

Discover This Lovely City with London’s Top Jazz Clubs

Louise Hare’s This Lovely City is a poignant story set against the backdrop of London in the Windrush era. The story follows a character who is a postman by day, jazz musician by night. Even now, jazz is still very much a part of London. You can still go out… Read More

Darren O’Sullivan’s Top Three Tips

For years, long before I ever let myself consider that I could write a book, I have been pulled in as many readers are by taglines telling me that the book I am about to read is gripping and unputdownable. And when my journey as an author began, I desperately… Read More

Escape with Aria… and win Neal’s Yard goodies!

Ready for an adventure?   You’ve travelled with Rosie, now jump on the caravan with Aria! Pre-order Rebecca Raisin’s new read Aria’s Travelling Book Shop now. Complete with a gorgeously patterned wash bag, we’re offering you a collection of Neal’s Yard products, including some Wild Rose Hand Cream and the wonderfully… Read More