Death by Noir – Olly Smith

Published By: BaskervillePages: 352Released On: 18/06/2026 In an idyllic Sussex town, murder is fermenting… Barclay Flint is the charmingly eccentric proprietor of The Bottle Bank wine shop, nestled in a picturesque Sussex town renowned for its gloriously anarchic Bonfire Night celebration. Barclay can taste a kaleidoscopic universe in a single glass of wine and delightsContinue reading “Death by Noir – Olly Smith”

The Tiny Magic Bookshop – August Bloom

Published By: HQPages: 272Released On: 04/06/2026 Max always felt too ordinary for the magical village of Lampton. No place more so than her mum’s bookshop, where the recommendations are more than just a matter of taste – they’re magic. When Max’s mum dies suddenly, she leaves her daughter Lamplight Books and makes one last wish:Continue reading “The Tiny Magic Bookshop – August Bloom”

The Books Favoured by King Charles III and Queen Camilla

I’ve always had a soft spot for the Royal Family, and like most book lovers I’m endlessly curious about what other people are reading. So naturally, I started wondering: what books sit on the bedside tables of King Charles III and Queen Camilla? Both the King and Queen are passionate readers, and their tastes revealContinue reading “The Books Favoured by King Charles III and Queen Camilla”

Lynda Checkley

My name is Lynda and I live in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire with my partner Andrew and Sassy, a black cat who measures up to her name. I’ve always been a reader. As a child I asked for books for birthdays and Christmas. We lived opposite a library and from the age of 7 until weContinue reading “Lynda Checkley”

The Butler – Clare Mackintosh

Published By: PodiumPages: 216Released On: 16/06/2026 The South of France is stunning, though not without its imperfections, from pickpockets to burglars to the occasional cold-blooded killer. But in his twenty-five years of service, Baxter—with a spotless reputation as a polished, well-mannered butler—has never run into any issues catering to the ultrawealthy. Until now. Baxter’s latestContinue reading “The Butler – Clare Mackintosh”

Questers Academy: The Box of Locks – Sam Hay

Published By: Firefly PressPages: 240Released On: 04/06/2026Reading Age: 8+ Tom Friday was never meant to be a museum-guarding, artefact-finding, super-brave explorer. But on a visit to the Natural History Museum he gets embroiled in the world of the Questers Academy – protectors of mythical treasures and artefacts from around the world. Questers student Leesha isContinue reading “Questers Academy: The Box of Locks – Sam Hay”

Against the Tide – G.D Wright

Published By: AvonPages: 384Released On: 18/06/2026 If the truth could destroy you, would you choose to know it? DC Vinny Robson has spent his career seeking justice for others, but when an elderly couple are violently murdered in his hometown of Beachbrook, the investigation takes a devastating turn – one that cuts straight through hisContinue reading “Against the Tide – G.D Wright”

Foundling Fathers – Meg Elison

Published By: TachyonPages: 192Released On: 23/06/2026 The trouble starts when a curious young man finds a smartphone in his privy. The problem is, it’s supposed to be the year 1750. The Antediluvian Society—a shadowy cabal of right-wing billionaires—is fed up with a country they cannot fully control or understand. So they have done what anyContinue reading “Foundling Fathers – Meg Elison”

The Death Row Club – V. A. Vazquez

Published By: Simon and SchusterPages: 352Released On: 18/06/2026 Plenty of people have lousy parents, but Nicola Fischer’s father has just been convicted of murdering five young women, including her best friend. Fired from her job and hounded by reporters, Nicola passes the time by doomscrolling and drunk-dialling Greer Woods, the alluring host of the hitContinue reading “The Death Row Club – V. A. Vazquez”

Drop Dead Famous – Jennifer Pearson

Published By: Simon and SchusterPages: 400Released On: 04/06/2026 Fame can be a killer. Global superstar Blair Baker rises high above the stage for the opening number of her hometown show. The crowd erupts in applause. Then come the screams. For her sister, Stevie, Blair’s murder is more than a headline. And she will stop atContinue reading “Drop Dead Famous – Jennifer Pearson”