8 of the best new books to read this February

February might be traditionally associated with all things love hearts and roses but our book…

Book Review: The Sisters Grimm by Menna van Praag

If we’re judging books by their covers, then Menna van Praag’s The Sisters Grimm is certainly one…

Book Review: The Last Smile In Sunder City by Luke Arnold

The Last Smile in Sunder City is an ironically magical mystery tale set in an…

Book Review: Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed

If ever you come across anyone who dismisses the importance of YA books, point them…

Book Review: Tender Is The Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

Before going into further detail about the myriad of emotions resulting from reading this unforgettable…

Author Q&A: Nell Young chats about her 70’s-set debut The Edgecombe Diaries

Billed as St. Trinian’s meets Fame meets Ballet Shoes, Nell Young’s debut novel follows eleven-year-old…

Book Review: Blue Flowers Carola Saavedra

Recently divorced Marcos has just moved into a new apartment – the first time he’s…

Book Review: Mazel Tov by J. S. Margot

Mazel Tov charts the decades-long relationship between agnostic journalist J.S Margot and the Orthodox Jewish…

Book Review: Haven’t They Grown by Sophie Hannah

Whilst driving her son to an Under-14s away football match, Beth Leeson can’t resist the…

Book Review: Stay Up With Hugo Best by Erin Somers

Twenty-nine year old June Bloom is finally getting somewhere in her career, as a writer’s…

Book Review: It Started With A Secret by Jill Mansell

With a couple dozen books to her (very recognisable) name and a longstanding legacy as…

Book Review: The Colour Of The Sky After Rain by Tessa Keswick

At regular intervals throughout The Colour Of The Sky After Rain there are beautiful, full-page…