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Sarah Clegg on the Darker Side of Our Festive Traditions

The author of The Dead of Winter reveals why the spooky season does not end with Halloween...

Kate Mosse on the End of an Era and Writing The Map of Bones

The bestselling author of The Joubert Family Chronicles talks about the final part of her epic historical quartet.

The Waterstones Round Up: November & December's Best Books

As we enter the last two months of the year and Christmas shopping really ramps up, take inspiration from the great books published in November and December.

Kate Summerscale on 10 Rillington Place 

The award-winning author of The Suspicions of Mr Whicher and The Haunting of Alma Fielding discusses the most famous British murder scene.

The Best Romantasy Books of 2024

From Sarah J. Maas to Lucy Jane Wood, here are the romantasy books we've loved this year.

The Waterstones Podcast - Nigel Slater

Small moments of joy from a life filled with food, travel, and home-making.

David Nicholls' Favourite Reads of 2024

The bestselling author of You Are Here and One Day share the books he most loved this year.

Kristen Perrin on Her Top High Concept Thrillers

Kristen Perrin, author of How to Solve Your Own Murder, our Thriller of the Month for October, selects her favourite mystery novels with irresistible hooks.

The Best Fiction Books of 2024

From Sally Rooney to Percival Everett, here are the novels and short story collections we've loved this year.

Dame Judi Dench on Costumes, Connections and Shakespeare

Dame Judi Dench, actor and author of Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent, our Non-Fiction Book of the Month for October, shares a special memory.

Alexander Armstrong's Favourite Reads of 2024

The much-loved actor, presenter and author of The Golden Linnet shares the books he most loved in 2024.

Jodi Picoult on Emilia Bassano Lanier and William Shakespeare

The bestselling author talks about the woman who inspired her latest novel, By Any Other Name.