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Books Worth Losing Yourself In

Honest book reviews, quiet recommendations and the reads we keep returning to. Fiction, memoir and the pages that gently changed how we see the world.

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Books6th September 2026 · 9 min read

Meet the Inspiring Tonya Lester, Author of PUSH BACK

Therapist and author Tonya Lester on why being called difficult might be the best thing that ever happens to you, and how speaking up can make a relationship stronger.

Books26th August 2026 · 7 min read

Books Becoming Films This Autumn, Read Them Before You Watch

Verity, Sense and Sensibility, Klara and the Sun and Ebenezer all reach the screen this autumn. Four books to read before you watch, with real covers and where to buy them.

Books26th August 2026 · 7 min read

Books Becoming Movies in 2026, Read Them First

The biggest book to film adaptations of 2026, from Project Hail Mary to The Love Hypothesis. Four books to read before they hit the screen, with real covers and where to buy them.

Books25th August 2026 · 8 min read

What to Read, Watch and Listen to in September 2026

One list for the whole month. The books worth your evenings, the films worth a proper sit down and the podcasts that make the walk to work better.

Books25th August 2026 · 8 min read

Cosy Autumn Reads, Films and Podcasts for September 2026

The nights are drawing in. Here are the cosy books, warm films and gentle podcasts worth saving for September, plus the new autumn releases everyone is already talking about.

Books24th August 2026 · 8 min read

Stepping Out, The Books, Films and Podcasts That Make You Brave

Four books, four films and four podcasts about people who stepped out of the safe thing and did the frightening one. Start with whichever fits your week.

Books29th August 2026 · 8 min read

The New Books Coming This September We Are Genuinely Excited About

September is the biggest publishing month of the year, and 2026 is spoiling us. Emily St. John Mandel, John Green, R. F. Kuang, Jodi Picoult and more, with every date you need.

Books19th August 2026 · 6 min read

Heartwarming Books to Read When the World Feels Heavy

Three warm, easy to love books for the weeks when the news is a lot and your brain is tired. Simple stories that put you back together a little.

Books18th August 2026 · 8 min read

Cozy Autumn Books to Read by the Fire

The season of blankets, tea and early dark is nearly here. Here are the cosy autumn books worth saving for the fire, including three we would hand to anyone.

Books16th August 2026 · 8 min read

The Wisdom of the Odyssey: Twenty-Four Lessons Worth Carrying Home

Phil Cousineau turns Homer's epic into twenty four life lessons about resilience, healing and coming home changed. Our Book Feature of the Week, published by New World Library.

Books26th July 2026 · 8 min read

College Essay Confidence: How to Write a College Essay with Less Anxiety, by Jill Margaret Shulman

A practical, warm hearted guide to college essay writing. Jill Margaret Shulman shares college essay tips, brain boosters for the inner troll, and honest advice for parents helping students through the Common App essay.

Books11th July 2026 · 6 min read

Books to Read on Vacation, The Ones Everyone Is Searching for This Summer

Every year, right around now, the same question starts trending online. What should I actually pack to read on vacation? Here is a warm, practical guide to the three types of books everyone is searching for this summer, plus a small journalling challenge to bring along.

Books8th July 2026 · 6 min read

Books To Read By The Window When It Is Too Hot To Go Outside

A quiet reading list for the hottest afternoons of summer. Cool stories for a warm window seat, when the sensible thing to do is stay indoors with a good book.

Books7th July 2026 · 4 min read

Why the Let Them Theory Is the Book Everyone Is Talking About

Two small words have taken over social media: let them. Mel Robbins has turned the idea into a book that asks us to stop managing everyone else and start choosing what is actually ours to carry.

Books22nd June 2026 · 9 min read

The Best Personal Development Books for Women in 2026

Ten quietly powerful personal development books for women this year. From The Mountain Is You to Untamed, the reads worth keeping on your bedside table in 2026.

Books13th July 2026 · 7 min read

The Post Trauma Plot, Why 2026's Biggest Books Are About Healing, Not Escaping

For years, summer reading meant escape. This year, readers are reaching for stories that sit with grief, healing, identity, and the quiet work of becoming whole again.

Books14th July 2026 · 6 min read

Five 2026 Memoirs and Self Help Books Actually Worth Your Suitcase Space

Suitcase space is precious, and every book you pack is a tiny promise to yourself. Here are five memoirs and self help books actually worth that promise this year.

Books6th July 2026 · 5 min read

Three Books That Feel Like Summer

Three warm, uplifting reads that carry the feeling of summer in their pages. A little magic, a little healing, and a lot of heart, with links to find each one on Amazon.

Books2026-07-31 · 8 min read

The Best Summer Books to Read in August 2026

The last full month of summer deserves a very good book. Here are the reads worth your deckchair, your train ride and your late August evenings.

Books21st August 2026 · 7 min read

The Best Audiobooks for Relaxing, Calm Listening for Busy Minds

A warm, honest list of audiobooks that help you unwind, breathe, and find a little quiet. From gentle classics to cosy modern fiction, these are the listens for slow evenings, long walks, and restless nights.

Books5th September 2026 · 6 min read

Feel-Good Books to Curl Up With This Weekend, 5 Reads Worth Your Saturday

Five feel-good books for the weekend, from funny, tender novels to a little book of illustrated wisdom. Perfect for a slow Saturday and a soft Sunday.

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