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The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances – Glenn Dixon

Published By: FaberPages: 288Released On: 30/07/2026 In a self-running smart house, a young sentient hoover listens as her owner, Harold, reads aloud to his dying wife, Edie. Mesmerized by To Kill a Mockingbird and craving human connection, the little vacuum renames herself Scout and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. But when Edie passes away,Continue reading “The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances – Glenn Dixon”

The Power of Representation: Books About Chronic Illness and Disability

Far from just being a way to pass the time, books have always been windows into people’s lives. Sometimes they allow us to see ourselves reflected in the world around us, and other times they offer us a glimpse into experiences different from our own. For people living with chronic illness or disability, however, findingContinue reading “The Power of Representation: Books About Chronic Illness and Disability”

Eden Falls – Ajay Chowdhury

Published By: HarvillPages: 448Released On: 23/07/2026 After the murder of his best friend, newlyweds Adam and Aisha cut their honeymoon short. But just as they are about to board a flight home from Delhi, Adam disappears at the airport – seemingly kidnapped – leaving Aisha stranded without her passport, her phone, or answers. When theContinue reading “Eden Falls – Ajay Chowdhury”

Secrets of the Italian Guesthouse – Sue Moorcroft

Published By: RenegadePages: 448Released On: 02/07/2026 Two sisters she’s never metA first love who’s impossible to forget…For Jade, life in Lake Como is la dolce vita. Until her beloved grandmother passes, leaving Jade not just the family’s bustling guesthouse to run, but two life-changing secrets to confront… The pensione hasn’t just been left to Jade, it’s also beenContinue reading “Secrets of the Italian Guesthouse – Sue Moorcroft”

The Inheritance – Gemma Denham

Published By: Cahill DavisPages: 382Released On: 12/06/2026 The house was free. Surviving it might cost everything. Kate and Patrick are struggling through life. After living on one wage since the birth of their son, Riley, Patrick is suddenly unemployed. Bouncing from one bad interview to the next, the family are offered a lifeline when KateContinue reading “The Inheritance – Gemma Denham”

The River She Became – Emily Varga

Published By: First InkPages: 400Released On: 02/07/2026 My mother told me magic used to pass freely between our land and the fae, like the current of the river that divided us. Until the invaders came, and the wall erected, cutting us off from them. And our crops died. Our people starved. And magic leaked outContinue reading “The River She Became – Emily Varga”

Well, That Escalated Quickly – Sarah Turner

Published By: PenguinPages: 368Released On: 02/07/2026 Meet Fran. This is her to-do list: – Buy Milk– Get Promoted– Book Dentist– Swerve PTA Meeting– Practice Gratitude– Be a Better Friend– Stop Crying in Morrisons – Rescue Relationship– Organise Life– Stop Keeping Secrets Not on her to-do list? Being made redundant when she was expecting a promotion.Continue reading “Well, That Escalated Quickly – Sarah Turner”

The Last Place You Look – Nikki Smith

Published By: PenguinPages: 368Released On: 02/07/2026 Leo thought he knew his wife. Until she disappeared. When Addison Kennedy fails to return from their safari lodge, her husband flies out to South Africa to find her. But when he arrives, he discovers a missing poster – and it isn’t Addison’s face staring back at him. It’sContinue reading “The Last Place You Look – Nikki Smith”

Beyond the Edge of Light – Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton

Published By: BantamPages: 352Released On: 09/07/2026 Munich, 1938. As dark shadows gather at the fringe of the traditional Oktoberfest revelry, Julia Ormesby finds herself falling in love with Conrad von Echlau. Later, on the eve of war, they are forced to recognise that the weight of history leaves them little chance of a life together.Continue reading “Beyond the Edge of Light – Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton”

The Quickening – Claire McGowan

Published By: CorsairPages: 336Released On: 09/07/2026 Your body. Their Choice. The Hope Party’s new laws have transformed Great Britain: the countryside rewilded, children’s rights prioritised, and births on the rise. But freedom is fading. Karen has learned to navigate this new world, keeping her head down as her fertility is constantly monitored. As her husband’sContinue reading “The Quickening – Claire McGowan”