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Book Blog - Fiction

Coco Mellors on Writing Blue Sisters

Coco Mellors, author of Blue Sisters, our Fiction Book of the Month for February, talks sisters, research and inspiration.

The Nero Book Awards 2024 Category Winners on the Books That Inspired Them

Adam S. Leslie, Colin Barrett, Sophie Elmhirst and Liz Hyder share books they love.

The Waterstones Podcast - Han Kang

An exclusive interview with the Nobel Prize winner about writing and her latest novel.

Holly Bourne on Motherhood, Social Media and Writing So Thrilled For You

The bestselling author talks about her new novel and the pressures of modern motherhood.

Dragons, Desire and Drinking Tea: A Guide to Reading Romantasy

Have you discovered the sweeping and escapist worlds of fantasy romance yet? Let our handy guide show you the way.

Gillian McAllister Shares Her Top 5 Hostage Novels

The author of Famous Last Words on favourite novels that revolve around hostage situations.

William Hussey Shares His Top 5 Historical LGBTQ+ Novels

The author of luminous new WWI romance The Boy I Love shares his favourite historical LGBTQ+ reads.

A.T. Qureshi on the Allure of the Romance Genre

The author of The Baby Dragon Cafe writes about the importance of love immortalised in fiction.

The Waterstones Podcast - Holly Bourne

Why motherhood can mean very different things to different people.

Top Thrillers Set in Russia

Discover our chillingly topical Thriller of the Month for January, The Wizard of the Kremlin, and other page-turning Russia-set tales of crime and deception.

The Waterstones Podcast - Samantha Harvey

An evening with the Booker Prize-winner in conversation.

Jennie Godfrey on the Inspiration Behind The List of Suspicious Things

The author of our January Fiction Book of the Month on the background of her novel.