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Best books of 2025 to read in 2026 (if you missed them)
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items This list contains all the must-read books of 2025 to read in 2026 if you haven't already done so. A selection of fiction and non-fiction reads, there is something for everyone in this list.
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Fiction
Non-fiction books
Fiction
A selection of recommended fiction books from 2025, many of them prize-winners
From the legendary author of To Kill a Mockingbird comes a remarkable posthumous collection of writing spanning both Lee’s short fiction and non-fiction, which opens a truly fascinating window into the unique mind and talent of one of literature’s gr...
The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays
Revolving around a mysterious poem of which no written record appears to exist, McEwan's masterful speculative novel follows an academic in the Britain of 2119 stumbling on a clue that might lead him to discoveries more life-changing than he ever cou...
What We Can Know: A Novel
Love and war, births and deaths, coming together and falling apart — this intimate portrait of small-town, midcentury America is a must-read. The writing is both straightforward and poetic, and the story is compelling, cathartic and expertly crafted.
Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
Richly evocative of a Provençal summer, Steeds' masterly 1920s-set novel focuses on an enigmatic painter, the young journalist set on penning a piece on him and the artist's niece who harbours an unexpected secret.
The Artist and the Feast by Lucy Steed
This is a sweeping epic of love and ambition set against the backdrop of the 1980s US space shuttle programme. Keeps your attention and a great backdrop to the story
Atmosphere: A Love Story (GMA Book Club Pick)|Hardcover
Through the interconnected lives of four women, the critically acclaimed author spins a mesmerising and moving study of love, happiness and the quest for fulfilment in contemporary society. An enriching read
Dream Count: A Novel
The unputdownable first adult thriller from the mega-selling author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder finds the victim of a brutal attack, which has left her with seven days to live, set out to solve her own murder. You will find this one hard to stop...
Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
An irresistible cosy crime mystery, which finds a wrongfully suspected under-butler and an octogenarian matriarch investigating a murder in a manor house sealed off against the apocalypse
The Murder at World's End: A Novel by Ross Montgomery
A house riddled with secrets hidden by a design that feeds into the mystery. This is an eerily unsettling horror with a deliciously unique structure — just like the house it's about.
Strange Houses: A Novel|Paperback
This book spins a sublimely dark and unputdownable tale of two rival Cambridge academics who must join forces on a rescue mission in hell itself.
Katabasis (Standard Edition): A Novel
Non-fiction books
A variety of non-fiction books to suit all interests. Hope you find something you like
This exquisitely illustrated volume finds our four friends, the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse navigating both literal and metaphorical dark clouds. Completely life-affirming
Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the ...
This biography of Margaret Atwood is really great. It is elegantly written and thoughtful and tells the twists and turns of her remarkable life
Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood
In this honest, entertaining and at times shocking memoir, a former Facebook employee lifts the lid on the ruthless and absurd world of the new global tech elite and the enormous power they hold over us all.
Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism
Bursting with recipes, health hacks and a two-week meal plan, this essential cookbook from the one and only Jamie Oliver emphasises nutritious meals with maximum flavour.
Eat Yourself Healthy: Food to Change Your Life by Jamie Oliver
Professional chef turned home cook Ben Lippett delivers a stunning volume filled with delicious inspiration and invaluable tips and tricks to master techniques and grow you culinary confidence in great company. Some great tips and ideas and really he...
How I Cook: A Chef's Guide to Really Good Home Cooking
The mega-selling personal development guide that is accessible and relatable, The Let Them Theory is packed full of essential tips for moving on from things you can't control in order to build a contented and authentic inner life.
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About
The popular psychotherapist and social media star explodes myths about 'people-pleasing,' identifying it as a response to trauma rather than a personality trait, in this compassionate and practical guide. Really makes you think.
Are You Mad at Me?: How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You
From the author of the smash-hit Around the World in 80 Trains comes a new globetrotting journey - this time celebrating the peculiar magic and mayhem of the night train. This is a charming and magical book. Who knew there were so many night trains?
Moonlight Express: Around the World By Night Train|