It’s On You – Nick Chater & George Loewenstein

‘A stirring call to action’ TIM HARFORD
‘A masterclass’ DARON ACEMOGLU
'An excellent book' NASSIM NICHOLAS TALEB

Caller Unknown – Oliver Johnson

'Full of exciting episodes of fight and flight' LITERARY REVIEW
'Oliver Johnson is a sparkling new talent - and a name to watch' PETER JAMES
'Reminiscent of vintage Stephen King' TOM HARPER

Parenting Anxiety – Meredith Elkins

The first evidence-based guide to empowering both children and parents to battle their anxiety

Out Now in Paperback

The Swell – Kat Gordon

'Spellbinding . . . I could not put The Swell down' ANYA BERGMAN
'A deeply satisfying, deftly woven novel of female power and resistance' ANNA HOPE
'Bewitching . . . as beautiful as it is haunting' FREYA BERRY

Out Now in Paperback

Bad Influence – C J Wray

'Funny, touching, fabulous' THE MAIL
'Entertaining, intriguing and sometimes poignant' JILL MANSELL

Worlds of Islam – James McDougall

'There is simply no better book on Islam in history’ EUGENE ROGAN
From its birth in seventh-century Arabia, Islam has been a faith on the move. James McDougall explores its origins and transformations from Late Antiquity to the digital age.

Out Now in Paperback

An A-Z of Chinese Food

'A series of intelligent and fiery essays' SUNDAY TIMES
'A landmark in British food writing' JONATHAN NUNN
'Makes you laugh, think, and get a little angry' iPAPER

Where The Dragon Waits – Tom Moorhouse

After his dad's boat crashes, Ed finds himself on a strange beach. He meets a girl - headstrong Steff - who doesn't know where they are, either. As Ed and Steff explore, they discover the deep lore of this new realm and learn that the only way home involves a dragon who lives at the top of an impossibly tall, rocky spire . . .

Best Upcoming Books of 2026

It’s that time of year again… the time of the all-important ‘best upcoming books’ lists.

And so, we’ve rounded up a list of all our titles we’ve spotted recommended in publications.

Out Now in Paperback

The Brain at Rest – Joseph Jebelli

WATERSTONES' BOOK OF THE MONTH | SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'Supremely helpful' SUNDAY TIMES
'A tonic for the frazzled mind' DAVID ROBSON

Watch the BBC2 Series on BBC iPlayer

Mary at 90 – Mary Berry

Join Britain’s best-loved cook, Mary Berry, as she celebrates her 90th birthday, with a career-spanning collection of iconic, fuss-free recipes for every occasion, alongside stories and memories from a lifetime of cooking.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

How to Kill a Witch – Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi

WINNER 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards
Blackwell's Scottish Book of the Year

10th Anniversary Edition

The Silk Roads – Peter Frankopan

'A proper historical epic of dazzling range and achievement' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE
'So ambitious, so detailed and so fascinating' SUNDAY TIMES Books of the Decade

A LoveReading star book and Liz Robinson's Book Pick of the Month

War Babies – Chris Manby

A collection of interviews with men and women from the Silent Generation – those born between 1928 and 1945 – about their childhood experiences during World War Two

Out Now in Paperback

How to Winter – Kari Leibowitz

'Essential strategies for turning life's challenges into opportunities' CAROL DWECK
'The perfect mix of science, story-telling, and practical advice' KATIE McGONIGAL

The Lion Cub’s Secret – Lauren St John

Lauren St John's White Giraffe series has become internationally beloved. This is the perfect time to discover - or rediscover - this bestselling series.

Out Now in Paperback | Times Best-Seller

The Proof of My Innocence – Jonathan Coe

'My comfort read' BOB MORTIMER
'Prose of enduring beauty' GUARDIAN
'Coe is on engaging form… satiric and entertaining brio' SUNDAY TIMES