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The Waterstones Round Up: March's Best Books
Spring is here and brilliant books are very much in bloom. Check out our favourites on the blog.
An Exclusive Interview with Max Porter on Shy
The author of the former Waterstones Book of the Year Lanny discusses his new novel.
Cal Flyn Interviews The Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award Winner 2022 Tom Benn
Tom Benn, winner of this year's Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award, discusses his novel Oxblood with last year's victor Cal Flyn.
Alice Winn on the Background to In Memoriam
Alice Winn, author of the stunning debut In Memoriam, reveals the heartbreaking First World War In Memoriams that inspired the novel.
A Q&A with Peter Frankopan on The Earth Transformed
The bestselling author of The Silk Roads discusses his new book.
Tiffany McDaniel on the Background to On the Savage Side
Through prose, poetry and personal photographs, Tiffany McDaniel discusses the creation of On the Savage Side.
Weird and Wonderful Sisters: The Best Witch Lit Books
From Circe to The Witches of Vardo, discover our top witchy reads.
The Fiction You Need to Read in 2023
The biggest names and the most exciting new voices: check out our definitive list of the essential fiction thus far announced for 2023.
Bonnie Garmus on the Origin of Elizabeth Zott
Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry, our Fiction Book of the Month for March, provides a little background detail on her magnificent heroine, Elizabeth Zott.
Gillian McAllister on Her Favourite Maternal Thrillers
Gillian McAllister, author of Wrong Place Wrong Time, our Thriller of the Month for March, picks her top thrillers that revolve around motherhood.
Seicho Matsumoto's Tokyo Express Rediscovered
Casiana Ionita, Publishing Director of Penguin Press, on why you really need to read Japanese crime classic Tokyo Express.
Samantha Shannon on the Best Fantasy Novels of Recent Years
Samantha Shannon, author of A Day of Fallen Night, recommends her top fantasy novels of the past few years.
Cecile Pin on the Background to Wandering Souls
Cecile Pin, author of Wandering Souls, reveals the diverse experiences that led to the writing of the book.
Andrew Taylor on Royal Intrigues and Charles II's French Mistress
Andrew Taylor, author of The Shadows of London, discusses the real-life royal relationship at the heart of his novel.
Rebecca Makkai on Her Favourite Novels with Academic Settings
The acclaimed author of I Have Some Questions for You and The Great Believers shares her top five campus novels.
The Non-Fiction You Need to Read in 2023
From biography to lifestyle to history and more, discover the non-fiction books we are most excited about for 2023.
A Fortunate Woman: Polly Morland on Medicine, Community and Caring
The author of our Non-Fiction Book for March discusses what inspired her to explore the life of a country doctor.
Angela Saini on Navigating the Structures of Patriachy
The bestselling author reflects on the question why women sometimes support the patriarchal system.
Alice Vincent on the Genesis of Why Women Grow
Alice Vincent, author of Why Women Grow, discusses why she felt compelled to write about women's relationship with gardening.
Clare Carlisle on George Eliot and the Complexities of Love and Marriage
The author of The Marriage Question discusses the challenges the Victorian novelist faced due to her unconventional relationship.
Blake Morrison on the Challenges of Writing About Family
The author of Two Sisters discusses the importance of writing candidly about family experience.
Sarah Watling on the Importance of Words in Times of Crisis
The author of Tomorrow Perhaps the Future discusses acts of resistance from a group of remarkable women during the Spanish Civil War.
Tania Branigan on the Poisonous Legacy of Mao's Cultural Revolution
The author of Red Memory discusses how the annihilation of trust during Mao's Cultural Revolution continues to shape China today.
An Exclusive Interview with Max Porter on Shy
The author of the former Waterstones Book of the Year Lanny discusses his new novel.
An Exclusive Q&A with Sarah May on Becky
Read a Q&A with Sarah May on her new novel and enjoy some exclusive content.
A Q&A with Peter Frankopan on The Earth Transformed
The bestselling author of The Silk Roads discusses his new book.
An Exclusive Q&A with Tess Gunty on The Rabbit Hutch
The winner of the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize and the author of our September Book of the Month discusses her stunning first novel.
An Exclusive Q&A with Philippe Sands on The Last Colony
The award-winning author of East West Street and The Ratline discusses his new book.
An Exclusive Q&A with Richard Powers on Bewilderment
Richard Powers, author of Bewilderment, our Fiction Book of the Month for October, discusses the manifold themes that run throughout his remarkable book.
An Exclusive Q&A with Tom Nancollas on The Ship Asunder
The author of the former Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month Seashaken Houses discusses his new book.
An Exclusive Q&A with Kazuo Ishiguro on Klara and the Sun
Kazuo Ishiguro talks about his new novel Klara and the Sun in an exclusive Q&A for Waterstones.
A Delicious Recipe from Eleanor Steafel
The author of The Art of Friday Night Dinner shares an easy and sumptuous supper treat.
Reflections on Food and Love and a Stunning Recipe from Skye McAlpine
The author of A Table Full of Love discusses the meaning of sharing a meal with those dear to you.
A Cost-Saving Recipe From Ella Mills Woodward
As the cost of living escalates, Ella Mills Woodward - founder of Deliciously Ella - shares a delicious recipe that won't break the bank.
A Comforting Air-Fryer Recipe from Clare Andrews
Enjoy a stunningly easy and delicious dish, courtesy of the author of The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook.
Top Tips for Plant-Based Indian Cooking and a Delicious Recipe from Nisha Katona
The author of Meat Free Mowgli discusses the glory of cooking with vegetables, as well as sharing a stunning dessert recipe.
Jeremy Lee on Autumn's Culinary Jewels
The celebrated chef and author of Cooking reflects on the various food-related joys autumn brings.
Melissa Thompson Shares the Story of Ackee and Saltfish
The author of the stunning new cookbook Motherland shares the story behind and a recipe of Jamaica’s national dish.
A Stunning Recipe from Jamie Oliver
Jamie shares a stunning Sweet Tomato Gnocchi recipe from his new book ONE.
The Children's Books You Need to Read in 2023
From pre-schoolers to teens, discover the children's and young adult books to make your 2023.
The Waterstones Round Up: March's Best Children's Books
Spring into March with our hand-picked selection of the month's finest children's publishing.
Gill Lewis Recommends Her Top Literary Rodents
Gill Lewis, author of Moonflight, our Children's Book of the Month for March, picks her favourite books featuring mice, rats and other rodents.
The Waterstones Children's Book Prize Blog: Nadia Mikail
The overall winner of this year's Waterstones Children's Book Prize spotlights the children's book that changed her life.
The Waterstones Children's Book Prize Blog: M.T. Khan
The winner of the Younger Readers category of this year's Waterstones Children's Book Prize spotlights the children's book that changed her life.
The Waterstones Children's Book Prize Blog: Kim Hillyard
The winner of the Illustrated Books category of this year's Waterstones Children's Book Prize spotlights the children's book that changed her life.
Tess Sharpe's Favourite Young Adult Romance Novels
Tess Sharpe, author of Six Times We Almost Kissed (and One Time We Did), reveals the YA romances that they have fallen for.
Holly Jackson Recommends Her Top YA Thrillers
Holly Jackson, author of Five Survive, picks her five favourite, completely unputdownable young adult thrillers.
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