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The Waterstones Round Up: June's Best Books
Embrace the summer sun and top up your to-be-read pile with our essential guide to June's most exciting publishing.
An Exclusive Q&A with Georgi Gospodinov on Time Shelter
The 2023 International Booker Prize-winning author and translator discuss Time Shelter.
Feed Your Wanderlust: Around the World in Fiction
Fly around the globe on the wings of incredible fiction.
Thriller Recommendations for National Crime Reading Month
Ten Crime Writers' Association authors recommend their top page-turners for National Crime Reading Month.
Sathnam Sanghera on Talking to Children about the British Empire
The bestselling author of Empireland and Stolen History on discussing Britain's imperial past and racism with children.
R.F. Kuang on Yellowface, Moving On, and Playing with Voice
R.F. Kuang, author of Yellowface, talks genre, style and what readers can expect from her searing new thriller.
The Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlisted Authors Pick Their Favourite Former Winners
With the exciting announcement of the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist, we asked the six nominated authors to select their favourite past winner.
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.
Hernan Diaz on Competing Narratives and the Nature of Truth
The award-winning author of Trust – our Fiction Book of the Month for June – discusses the joys and challenges of creating a choral novel.
The Scorpion in the Diamond Case: Andrew Hunter Murray on the Allure of Fictional Billionaires
Andrew Hunter Murray, author of The Sanctuary, our Thriller of the Month for June, reflects on why we can't resist tearing down the wealthy in literature.
K Patrick on the Books That Inspired Mrs S
K Patrick, author of Mrs S, picks the books that helped to shape the writing of their highly acclaimed debut novel.
James Comey on the Real-Life Inspiration Behind Central Park West
The former director of the FBI and bestselling author of A Higher Loyalty talks about his debut thriller.
Naoise Dolan on the Birth of The Happy Couple
The bestselling author of Exciting Times reveals how the characters of her new novel came into being.
Joanne Harris on Broken Light, Women and Power
Joanne Harris, author of Broken Light, discusses women's power, where it comes from and how it can change with age./p>
Weird and Wonderful Sisters: The Best Witch Lit Books
From Circe to The Witches of Vardo, discover our top witchy reads.
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.
Jonathan Freedland on the Role of Truth in the Time of War
Jonathan Freedland, author of The Escape Artist, our Non-Fiction Book of the Month for June, talks about how he came to write about the forgotten hero of the Holocaust, Rudolf Vrba.
Serhii Plokhy on the True Causes of the Russian Aggression Against Ukraine
The award-winning author and historian discusses his latest book, The Russo-Ukrainian War.
Lewis Dartnell on the Surprising Intersections of Human Biology and History
The author of Being Human and Origins reveals how a fault in our DNA led to trouble at sea and the birth of the Mafia.
Tim Blackburn on Exploring Nature Wherever You Are
The author of The Jewel Box on how to find and enjoy the wonders of the natural world anywhere.
Reflections on Mental Health from Ruby Wax
We are delighted to share extracts from Ruby Wax's latest book I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was.
Chris van Tulleken on Why Ultra-Processed Food is So Addictive
The doctor and BBC presenter discusses his new book Ultra-Processed People.
A Fan's Dilemma: Claire Dederer on Navigating Our Relationship with Troubling Artists
The author of Monsters on seeking to create an autobiography of the audience.
An Exclusive Q&A with Georgi Gospodinov on Time Shelter
The 2023 International Booker Prize-winning author and translator discuss Time Shelter.
An Exclusive Interview with Max Porter on Shy
The author of the former Waterstones Book of the Year Lanny discusses his new novel.
A Q&A with Emily St. John Mandel on Sea of Tranquility
The author of Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel discusses her latest novel.
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 Sarah May on Becky
Read a Q&A with Sarah May on her new novel and enjoy some exclusive content.
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.
Niki Segnit's Best Summer Flavour Pairings
The author of the seminal Flavour Thesaurus and the new Flavour Thesaurus: More Flavours shares her top seasonal flavour matches made in heaven.
Clever Camper Cooking: Top Tips and a Delicious Recipe from Megan Winter-Barker and Simon Fielding
The authors of The Clever Camper Cookbook share a recipe for a speedy holiday dish and some indispensable advice.
A Stunning Recipe from Andi Oliver
The author of The Pepperpot Diaries: Stories From My Caribbean Table serves up a stunning chicken dish.
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 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.
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.
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: June's Best Children's Books
Discover a brand new adventure this June with our pick of the month's best children's and young adult publishing.
Kereen Getten's Best Children's Mysteries Set on Islands
Kereen Getten, author of The Case of the Lighthouse Intruder, our Children's Book of the Month for June, picks her top island-set page-turners.
Sathnam Sanghera on Talking to Children about the British Empire
The bestselling author of Empireland and Stolen History on discussing Britain's imperial past and racism with children.
Jason Cockcroft on Illustrating The Wolf-girl, the Greeks and the Gods
Jason Cockcroft, illustrator of the breathtakingly beautiful The Wolf-girl, the Greeks and the Gods, describes his artistic process.
A.F. Steadman on Her Year of Skandar
A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Phantom Rider, reflects on a whirlwind twelve months since the publication of her mega-selling children's debut.
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.
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.
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