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The Best Japanese Crime Fiction to Read After Butter

Adored our Book of the Year 2024? Discover some more spectacular Japanese crime fiction in our brilliant blog.

Jimmy Anderson on Why the Ashes Are So Special

Jimmy Anderson, cricket legend and author of Finding the Edge, explains the particular magic of the Ashes.

Jeff VanderMeer on Absolution and Alligators

The author talks about writing a fourth instalment to his acclaimed Southern Reach Trilogy.

Great Games & Puzzles for Christmas

Perfect for all kinds of festive gatherings, explore our favourite games and puzzles to give as gifts this Christmas.

Alex T. Smith on the Books That Inspired Murder! By Narwhal!

The author of our Children's Book of Month for November discusses the inspiration behind his brilliant murder mystery.

Asako Yuzuki On Butter, Bookshops & Biscuits

The winner of our Book of the Year for the incomparable Butter shares her thoughts from her UK author tour.

Jonathan Coe's Favourite Political Novels

Jonathan Coe, author of The Proof of My Innocence, picks his top political novels.

The Waterstones Podcast - Hanif Kureishi

Observations on humanity after a life-changing accident.

Tessa Hadley on the Writing of The Party

Tessa Hadley, author of The Party, our Fiction Book of the Month for November, explains how the book came into being and the challenges of writing a novella.

The Waterstones Podcast - Ali Smith

Why all dystopias aren’t about our future at all, but our present moment.

The Waterstones Podcast - Rick Astley

The chart-topping viral superstar looks back on a life filled with music.

Denzil Meyrick's Favourite Christmas Crime Novels

Denzil Meyrick, author of Murder at Holly House, our Thriller of the Month for November, selects his top five festive mysteries.