fiction

IBW2021: M.A. Kuzniar on the magic of bookshops

To celebrate Independent Bookshop Week, we asked some of our authors to share their love of bookshops on our blog. Up first is M.A. Kuzniar, author of the highly anticipated Midnight in Everwood, sharing why she thinks bookshops are absolutely magical. Is there anything more magical than a… Read More

Read an extract of The Cancer Ladies Running Club!

The Cancer Ladies Running Club is out in just one week and we cannot wait for you to start reading this gorgeous new novel from Josie Lloyd. In fact, we’ve decided to share the first few chapters with you early! Scroll down to begin reading… 13rd January In… Read More

Lana Kortchik’s Top Five Writing Tips

To celebrate the release of her second historical novel, Daughters of the Resistance, author Lana Kortchik shares her top five writing tips. Lana Kortchik’s Top Five Writing Tips For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with historical fiction. As a child, I always… Read More

Kindness with Jessica Ryn

Today on Random Acts of Kindness Day 2021, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside Jessica Ryn shares her thoughts on kindness, as well as ten ways we can be kind to both ourselves and others right now. Kindness: More than just a hashtag Kindness… Read More

Read the first chapter of Find You First!

Find You First, the latest gripping thriller from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay, is out this week! If you can’t wait until Thursday, here is a sneak preview of the first chapter. You can either read it here on the blog, or on a more phone friendly… Read More

Read an extract from A Fatal Affair

To celebrate the upcoming publication of A Fatal Affair, book 6 in the Ryder and Loveday series, we have an exclusive extract for you to read! Here is your sneak preview of DI Harry Jennings getting ready for a meeting with the Superintendent… A… Read More

HQ Reads: Book Recommendations From Our Team

New year, new blog series! Every month, we will be bringing you book recommendations from our team. For the month of January we have three recommendations! We have Finn from editorial, Rebecca from audio, and Imie from marketing. Read on to find out what books they’ve enjoyed recently…   FINN… Read More

Read an Extract from the Gripping New YA Dystopian The Island

CHAPTER 1 JESSIE Life would be so much easier if I were a psychopath. I’d be charming, manipulative and a pathological liar. I also wouldn’t be wondering what Danny, Honor, Jeffers, Meg and Milo are talking about on the other side of the pool their faces cast in shadow, the… Read More

Read an extract from the WHSmith fiction book of the month Q

Q Chapter 1 It’s impossible to know what you would do to escape a shitty marriage and give your daughters a fair shot at success. Would you pay money? Trade the comfort of house and home? Lie, cheat, or steal? I’ve asked myself these questions; I suppose many mothers do. Read More

Christmas Comforts: Laurie Elizabeth Flynn and P. L. Kane

Christmas Comfort reads aren’t always cosy and romantic; some of our authors love a good creepy atmospheric book to keep them company in winter! This December you’ll find Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of the upcoming The Girls Are All So Nice Here, and P L Kane,… Read More

Christmas Comforts: Philippa East

As we get closer to Christmas, we’re looking for more Christmas Comfort recommendations from our authors. In this blog post Philippa East, author of Little White Lies and the upcoming Safe and Sound, discusses why she turns to The Dark is Rising in the festive season… Philippa East’s… Read More

Christmas Comforts: Tom Ellen + Phaedra Patrick

Our Christmas Comforts blog series continues as we are joined by authors Tom Ellen (All About Us) and Phaedra Patrick (The Secrets of Sunshine)! Tom and Phaedra share their alternative festive reads which are perfect if you are looking for belly-aching laughs or heartwarming fiction!   Tom Ellen… Read More