Narrative theme: Coming of age

With an introduction by the Man Booker Prize-winning author of A Brief History of Seven Killings, Marlon James.

Elvira Carr is a quirky heroine struggling to find her way in a world that doesn't quite understand her.

Fierce and lyrical, The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton is a story of survival, solitude and unlikely friendship.

The first in the New York Times bestselling Witchlands series, Truthwitch by Susan Dennard is a brilliantly imagined coming-of-age story.

Lose yourself in this intelligent and emotional novel with a darker edge and the superb characterisation we've come to expect from Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton.

By the Sunday Times bestselling author and multi-million copy seller Susan Sallis, this is a beautiful and moving novel perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Lucinda Riley and Rosamunde Pilcher.

The brilliantly imagined coming-of-age fantasy series, Witchlands, continues with Bloodwitch.

'Engrossing, beguiling, and with an undertow of menace, Before the Ruins is a masterly debut from a richly talented author.

Set in the dreamy backwoods of Oregon, Heartsong is a queer, paranormal romance of burning passion and pack loyalty, and is the third book in the Green Creek series.

A New York Times BestsellerIn a school for the magically gifted, your talent could cost you your life .

The Unspoken Name by A.

'Gripping, completely compelling .

'A rollicking debut' - Telegraph'A necessary exploration of identity and belonging' - Derek Owusu, author of That Reminds MeIn Ashleigh Nugent's dynamic coming-of-age comedy of errors, Locks, teenager Aeon is on a quest for belonging.

If you like Kitty Neale, Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, you'll love this emotional and powerful saga by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes.

One of The New Yorker's Best Books of the Year'A finely drawn portrait of the kind of friendship we rarely see in contemporary fiction' - The Guardian'Impressive and sophisticated' - The Daily Telegraph How much knowledge do you need in order to know someone?

Catherine Cookson fans will love this heart-warming saga set in Lancashire from The Sunday Times bestseller Ruth Hamilton.

** A WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE MONTH **** SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARD **'One of the Scottish crime books of the year.

A tremendous first novel from an exciting young author.

Shortlisted for the 2012 Crime Writers' Association New Blood Dagger for best first novelIf you love D I Jack Frost, you'll love D I Glyn Capaldi, maverick cop.

A special gift for Reginald Hill fans on Father's Day - the return of Joe Sixsmith in a beautifully packaged, witty new crime novelA sweltering summer spells bad news for the private detective business.

A book about growing up and being young, about sex and love and rock and roll, about the dreams of youth colliding head-on with the grown-up world.

From the author of the internationally acclaimed, Whitbread Award-winning 'The Harmony Silk Factory' comes an enthralling new novel that evokes an exotic yet turbulent and often frightening world.

Pre-order BOLEYN TRAITOR now - Philippa Gregory's landmark return to the Tudor court, coming Autumn 2025 .

A dazzling fantasy adventure for all ages, the second part of a quartet appearing at two yearly intervals, richly illustrated by the author.

Armistead Maupin meets Beautiful People in Josh Kilmer-Purcell's hilarious and yet poignant coming-of-age taleJayson Blocher is fifteen years old with a wayward mother, a disabled brother and a neighbour who thinks he's the spawn of the devil.

Duelling, derring-do, and dastardly deeds are all in a day's work for Liberty Lane, a new heroine for fans of Georgette Heyer and Sarah Waters's Victorian novels.

A visionary novel from Doris Lessing, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Duelling, derring-do, and dastardly deeds are all in a day's work for Liberty Lane: a new heroine for fans of Matthew Hawkwood and Sarah Waters's Victorian novels.

'Londonstani', Gautam Malkani's electrifying debut, reveals a Britain that has never before been explored in the novel: a country of young Asians and white boys (desis and goras) trying to work out a place for themselves in the shadow of the divergent cultures of their parents' generation.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERAN OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK'Deeply moving' Sarah Winman, author of Still Life'Remarkable' Afua Hirsch, author of Brit(ish)'A sweeping epic .

It's possible to find home in the most unexpected places.

Bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green is back with her most engrossing, heartfelt World War Two saga yet!

A hilarious and heart-warming tale of second chance love from the author of Kindle sensation The Woman Who Ran Away from Everything.

'I absolutely love Fiona Gibson's funny, emotional, relatable writing.

All of them are guilty of something.

Everyone has a story.

'Wow wow wow.

Escape to the seaside with this gorgeous new series from the Sunday Times bestselling author - perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Heidi Swain.

A secret hidden in the past.

Fearless, frank and very funny, Honeybee is the must-read book of the summer'A gorgeous celebration of female friendship' ELIZABETH DAY'I love the way Dawn writes' MATT HAIG'A lot of fun.

'Heart-warming and life-affirming, full of humour and compassion' ADELE PARKS, PLATINUM'A beautifully warm-hearted tale of friendship and hope' MY WEEKLY'I loved this incredibly touching book.

Coldmyth is book three in the Coldmaker series and the final book in the epic new trilogy by modern master Daniel A.

**Pick up THE FULL NEST, the brand-new hilarious novel by Fiona Gibson - OUT NOW!

The second book in the gorgeous and bestselling Twin Crowns YA romantasy series - deeply romantic and bursting with high-stakes adventure!

*WINNER OF THE IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER AWARD 2025*From the award-winning author of November Road comes a masterful thriller where an unlikely hero goes up against a deadly crime boss'Thrilling and heartbreaking but ultimately life affirming.

Hope.

No woman gets left behind'Witty, pacy and joyful.

'Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted' - Bestselling author FAITH HOGAN'A lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope' - Bestselling author JO THOMASAn unforgettable tale of romance, humour and heart set against the stunning backdrop of the Cornish coast, from the Sunday Times bestseller.

Torn apart by war - a promise will hold them together.

Read the next book in the heart-warming WW2 historical romance saga series, The Steel GirlsIn their darkest days, they'll find the courage to carry on.