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The Waterstones Round Up: August's Best Books

Posted on 10th July 2023 by Mark Skinner

Packed with great reading to while away those long summer days, August's publishing sees the welcome return of literary big-hitters like Ann Patchett, Kate Atkinson and Anne Enright, as well as a bounty of terrific fantasy from much-loved authors such as Olivie Blake, Shelley Parker-Chan and Garth Nix. Jamie Oliver and Jane Dunn cook up a storm in the kitchen, whilst Steven 'Dragon's Den' Bartlett offers the benefits of his entrepreneurial wisdom and Chris Broad delivers a delightfully witty account of his life in Japan.      


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From the acclaimed author of The Dutch House and Bel Canto comes a characteristically nuanced and emotionally intelligent novel of family, storytelling and the lives mothers lived before the births of their children.

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The bestselling author of Life After Life and Shrines of Gaiety spins a set of bewitching, wildly imaginative short stories where unusual occurrences infiltrate everyday life.

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An exquisitely written miniature from the author of former Waterstones Fiction Book of the Month Small Things Like These, So Late in the Day finds an unsatisfied man on his bus journey home reflect on the love that got away.

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From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Gathering comes an exquisitely crafted generational novel of women's resilience, as the footloose Nell sets off on adventure with the shadows of her formidable parents looming over her.

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Original and fresh, this wildly entertaining retelling of the Hercules myth presents the titular Greek hero in a wholly new light as it’s time for his friends, enemies, wives, lovers, rivals and victims to give their side of the story.

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In prose at once lyrical and lacerating, the bestselling author of The Poet X delivers her first novel for adult audiences in this immensely gripping and original tale of a lineage of women in possession of special powers.
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Perfect reading for all lovers of Bridgerton, the giddily irresistible sequel to the Regency smash A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting finds the formerly level-headed Eliza drawn to a spot of misbehaviour despite the promise of a fortune.
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North's evocative Songs of Penelope series continues as the wife of the absent Odysseus attempts to prevent war between Ithaca and Mycenae, aided only by Elektra and Helen of Troy.
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Perfect reading for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Aoyama's heartwarming novel introduces Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian and his mission to soothe the souls of five visitors with books.

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Inspired by the real-life diaries of Eliza Raine and Anne Lister - 'the first modern lesbian,' also known as Gentleman Jack - Donoghue's mesmerising historical novel is a tour de force of rich characterisation and period detail.

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With effervescent wit and fierce originality, the two-time Granta Best of Young British Novelists alumnus spins a dazzling tale around an obnoxious eighteenth-century smear campaign and a woman hellbent on clearing her name.
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Tracing the final weeks of a woman with terminal cancer through the prism of everything she has lived for, Cheri is a masterful communion with the beauty of things we are about to lose forever.
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Filled with pain, love and light, this lyrical, heartwrenching and generous coming-of-age debut follows three young Iranian brothers navigating both their painful past and their uncertain future in the United States.
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Stieg Larsson's Millennium series continues with this blazing instalment penned by the author of My Brother, as Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist head to Sweden's far north for a chilling showdown.

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With echoes of Strangers on a Train, this pulsating standalone thriller from the author of the Eddie Flynn series sees two wronged women engage in a deadly bargain.

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The author of former Waterstones Thriller of the Month Wrong Place Wrong Time delivers another gripping, twist-laden page-turner perfect for fans of Do No Harm and Falling, as a detective faces deadly threats if she fails to frame an innocent individual in a missing persons case.
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The murder of a local celebrity in a village clouded by superstition presents Matthew Venn with his most challenging case yet in this gripping addition to Cleeves' Two Rivers series.

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Peeling off the rural village idyll layer by layer, Christie’s classic about the terrible end of a teenager at a Halloween gathering brings Poirot face to face with a truly sinister mystery.

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Vampiric estate agents, death's godson and a demonic personal trainer all abound in this witty and page-turning urban fantasy from the author of the bestselling The Atlas Six.

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Recasting Chinese myth and history with a fantastical twist, the follow-up to Parker-Chan's lauded She Who Became the Sun finds the Radiant King Zhu Yuanzhang forced into an uneasy alliance with an embittered eunuch general in a determined bid to be crowned Emperor.

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H is for Hawk's Helen Macdonald co-authors a highly inventive and immersive science fiction thriller in which the mysterious Prophet causes people's memories to materialise in unusual places - quickly followed by death and suffering.
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Set in a dangerous world filled with magic, artillerists and gunpowder, this superb collection brings together the bestselling Garth Nix’s rich and unputdownable fantasy stories for adult readers for the first time, complete with one never-before-published tale.
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The opening instalment of a richly evocative fantasy series, The Sun and the Void sends two young women on a quest for belonging that is fraught with hidden dangers and forbidden magic.
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Boasting rewritten sections and bonus content, this 'director's cut' of Shannon's groundbreaking fantasy novel is an absolute must-own for her legion of fans.

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Collated from sixty boxes worth of unpublished material discovered after Douglas Adams' untimely death in 2001, 42 is a resounding testament to the writer's visionary invention, wit and intelligence.
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Combining the concept behind Jamie's hugely popular 5 Ingredients with his abiding love for and knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, this sensational cookbook serves up 125 flavour-packed, hassle-free recipes.
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In her third mouthwatering book, the Instagram sensation and bestselling author of Jane's Patisserie and Jane's Patisserie Celebrate! delivers a fresh batch of simply stunning recipes for gorgeous everyday bakes, from cheesy bread to chunky cookies.
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From chilli cheeseburger nachos to duck pancakes, the BOSH! boys serve up plant-based meals fit for a carnivore in their latest mouthwatering cookbook.
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The renowned two Michelin star chef delivers a stunning and approachable roadmap to French home-cooking, brimming with beautiful recipes from Roux family classics to new discoveries as well as five seasonal menus to impress your guests with.
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This game-changing book from the author of The Way We Eat Now is jam-packed with mouthwatering, stunningly simple recipes and an arsenal of kitchen secrets for those pressed for time.

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The Sichuan cuisine expert and award-winning food writer Fuchsia Dunlop delivers a sumptuous volume that explores the history, philosophy and techniques of the ancient and immensely versatile culinary culture of China.

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In this mouthwatering volume perfect for building your confidence as a baker, social media sensation Matt Adlard delivers 70 recipes along with a plethora of tips and techniques for deepening your abilities.
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Nigel Slater's engrossing blend of food writing and memoir spawned a legion of imitators and it is now available in a stunning 20th anniversary edition with an updated forward by Elizabeth Day and an afterword from the author himself.

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The bestselling author of How to Make Anything Gluten-Free delivers a sumptuous recipe guide for the Christmas season, showing how easy it is to create festive favourites without a trace of gluten.
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The entrepreneur, podcast host and Dragon's Den star reveals the fundamental lessons he has learned in his business career in this insightful follow-up to Happy Sexy Millionaire.
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From bereavement to mending a broken heart, this profound and uplifting volume from the bestselling author of A Monk's Guide to Happiness is filled with compassionate practical advice for facing adversity.
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Casting light on the neglected Eileen O'Shaughnessy and her marriage to George Orwell, this tour de force of biographical writing from the author of Stasiland doubles as a fitting tribute to the unsung work of women everywhere.
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Bringing together the tragic singer's journals, lyrics and family photographs for the first time, this beautifully presented and sensitively curated volume paints a vivid picture of a prodigiously gifted yet troubled individual.
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From the author of Kill Your Friends and Straight White Male comes a tender and affecting memoir laced with Niven's trademark jet-black humour, as he chronicles both his own turbulent upbringing and that of his tragic, troubled little brother Gary who took his own life at the age of just 42.

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The supremely gifted author of Hex and Luckenbooth tells her own remarkable story in unflinching yet lyrical prose as she chronicles a childhood being constantly passed around the UK care system.
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The comedian and novelist outlines numerous occasions when he has metaphorically died, from stand-up gigs gone wrong to childhood dreams quashed, in this side-splitting and eminently relatable memoir.
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Recounted with Caulfield's trademark razor-sharp wit, this moving memoir of sisterhood, individuality and life on the road centres on the author's relationship with her big sister and what happens after a shock cancer diagnosis.
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Recounted with power and eloquence, this searing denunciation of the Chinese government's destruction of the Uyghur community and way of life is penned by one of the greatest Uyghur poets who was forced to flee or face death.
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Perfect reading for fans of The Escape Artist, Moorhouse's compelling account of the Lados Operation - in which thousands of forged identity documents were smuggled into occupied Europe in order to save the lives of untold numbers of Jews - is an inspiring story of remarkable courage under constant threat.
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From the kitchens of Henry VII to the coronation ball of Elizabeth II, Russell's immersive tour through the opulent rooms of Hampton Court brings countless historical figures and multiple eras to vivid life.
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From the Opium Wars in 1839 to the transfer of power in Hong Kong in 1997, James' wide-ranging and deeply researched volume sheds light on the long-conflicted relationship between Britain and China.
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Vivid, vital and immaculately researched, Riley’s incisive volume takes a long hard look at how the aftermath of the British empire on UK soil has shaped and keeps shaping the nation.
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Sumption concludes his magisterial history of the Hundred Years War in bravura style, as the English dream of conquest collapses and the Maid of Orleans seizes her moment.
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From the Battle of Bossendon Wood to the Crimean War, the renowned military historian chronicles the fascinating story of the last red-coats – the soldiers who served in all the corners of Queen Victoria's empire.
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The Labour MP, Chair of the Committees on Standards and Privileges and author of The Glamour Boys presents an insider's view of Westminster and discusses what politicians need to do to regain public trust.
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Globe-spanning and revelatory, Oppenheimer's immersive account of the story of volcanoes blends cultural history, science, myth and adventure into a lyrical and inspiring masterwork.
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Taking the reader on an immersive journey from the Outer Hebrides to the Thames Estuary and from ancient farming traditions to the current climate crisis, the acclaimed author of Ships of Heaven delivers a passionate and spellbinding exploration of how the land below our feet has affected human history.
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The volume that no gardener can afford to be without, the National Trust's almanac is seeded throughout with tips, tricks, trivia and more.
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A truly inspiring true tale of redemption, love and lots and lots of dogs, as Harbison describes his moving and feel-good journey from addiction and ill-health to his role caring for Thailand's stray pooches.
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From a farmhouse childhood to restoring a Yorkshire mansion, Sarah Beeny’s moving memoir reflects on her lifelong fascination with making a place home, as well as sharing her experiences of family life, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and finding joy and serenity in nature.
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In this warm-hearted and beautifully candid debut, Helen Rebanks shares memories, anecdotes, recipes and thoughts from her Lake District farm in celebration of the countless ways it has shaped and enriched her life.

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From tide tables and moon phases to folklore and seasonal recipes, Lia Leendertz returns with the 2024 edition of the bestselling guide to the seasons in Britain and Ireland.
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From missile incidents to love hotels, Broad's hilarious and insightful travelogue of Japan is based on his numerous misadventures in the decade since he arrived to teach English.

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The three-time winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year revisits the sparkling success of England's sole World Cup Final win and the heartache and self-inflicted disasters that followed in this masterpiece of sporting insight and revisionist analysis.
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Tracing the careers of the 2003 World Cup winning England rugby team before and after their momentous achievement, former captain Dallaglio and Owen Slot recount a remarkable sporting story on its twentieth anniversary.

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Essential reading for all rugby fans, Around the World in 80 Minutes takes the reader on a deeply perceptive and hugely entertaining adventure in the world of rugby, reflecting both on the history and future of this spellbinding sport.
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