The sad passing of C.J. Sansom robbed the world not just of more exquisitely crafted fiction but also of a compassionate and kind-hearted man. In this short piece, Sansom's editor Maria Rejt reflects ...

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Just what is it like being on the judging panel for the Women's Prize for Fiction - one of the nation's leading literary awards? In this exclusive piece, Laura Dockrill, the acclaimed author of ...

It was not as gruelling as some book prizes in which reading becomes one's only job but, still, properly reading sixty books in less than six months is quite an experience. For a non-fiction prize, it ...

In this intimate and deeply thought-provoking memoir, the north-west London born poet and storyteller charts his background, education and life experiences that have shaped him and his art in ...

Honoring the life and work of Herbert Simon, this illuminating Companion provides an in-depth survey of one of the most prolific social scientists of our age. Mirroring the breadth of Simon’s studies, ...

Her dream holiday is his everyday life. His dream holiday is her normal life. What happens when they collide? Ally and her dad, Geoff, run the family business, a creative retreat, from their home ...

From the moment early reading copies of In Memoriam arrived, our booksellers were captivated by the assured storytelling that permeates every page of Alice Winn’s stunning debut. Since the novel’s ...

Written with Nicholls' trademark wit and empathy, this affecting love story from the author of One Day finds two lost souls thrown together on an epic coast to coast walk. Signed Edition with ...

The author of former Waterstones Thriller of the Month The Skeleton Key spins a chilling tale of dangerous relationships and deep-seated resentments, as anonymous messages sent to a vintage clothing ...

When Bel's missing mother shows up just as a true crime documentary about her starts filming, unanswered questions threaten to bring sinister answers in this unputdownable thriller from the author of ...

The author of the bestselling Child 44 delivers a taut, chilling tale of a group of apocalypse survivors determined to forge a society in a hostile sub-zero corner of the world where life is still ...