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Cathy Bramley
Fiona Cummins
Abir Mukherjee
Cathy Rentzenbrink
Dr Alex George
Leila Aboulela
Karen Swan
Kia Abdullah
Malorie Blackman
Matt Cain
Kit de Waal
Jo Nesbo
Ana Johns, Laurence Bouvard
Great for: Fans of historical fiction
Roddy Doyle
Great for: Less confident readers looking for a laugh
Anne Fine
Great for: Young people who have experienced grief, or who enjoy ghost stories
Peter James
Great for: Less confident readers who enjoy thrillers
David Harewood, David Olusoga
Great for: Anyone interested to learn about the link between racism and mental health
Tim Sullivan
Great for: Fans of fast-paced police thrillers
Tufayel Ahmed
Great for: Fans of contemporary LGBT+ fiction
Becky Jerams, Ellie Wyatt
Great for: Young people who love music
Bernardine Evaristo
Great for: Less confident readers
Luan Goldie
Great for: Readers looking for a moving story of community
Joe Wicks
Great for: Budding chefs, people looking for simple, tasty food
Sophia Thakur, Denzell Dankwah, Stormzy
Great for: Young people looking for inspiration
Agatha Christie
Great for: Less confident readers who enjoy mysteries
M. J. Sullivan
Great for: Young people who love gaming and sci-fi
Ann Napolitano
Great for: Anyone looking for a moving story
Catherine Jessop
Great for: Families of those experiencing long-term illness
Kodo Nishimura
Great for: People looking for support and encouragement to be themselves
Ayaan Mohamud
Great for: Young people looking to make their voices be heard
Ravena Guron
Great for: Young people who love a thrilling murder mystery
Nella Larsen
Great for: Fans of classic fiction and the recent Netflix adaptation
Richie Norton
Great for: Anyone looking for healthy lifestyle tips
Catherine Simpson
Great for: Anyone looking to understand the experiences of someone with cancer
Isabel Hardman
Great for: Anyone looking for advice on supporting their mental health
M.H. Eccleston
Great for: Anyone looking for a cosy mystery
Dreda Say Mitchell
Great for: Less confident readers who enjoy crime and thrillers
Jojo Moyes
Great for: Less confident readers who enjoy romcoms
Jay Blades
Great for: Fans of The Repair Shop, or anyone looking for inspiration to change their life
Lawrence Okolie
Great for: Anyone looking to make a positive change to their life
Nikesh Shukla, Himesh Patel
Great for: People exploring identity and what it means to live in Britain
Santa Montefiore
Great for: Less confident adult readers looking for mystery and romance.
Romesh Ranganathan
Great for: Comedy fans
Graham Norton
Great for: Less confident readers looking for an escape.
Alex Wheatle
Great for: Less confident adult readers looking for a story about crime and relationships.
Josiah Hartley, Amanda Prowse
Great for: Families of those living with mental ilness
Paula Hawkins
Great for: Less confident readers looking for a gripping thriller.
William McIlvanney
Great for: Fans of gritty crime and detective dramas
Lisa See
Great for: Readers interested to learn about other cultures
Ayisha Malik
Great for: For less confident readers looking for a joyful story about modern life and family.
Russell Brand, Russell Brand
Juno Roche, Meg-John Barker, Sabah Choudrey, Various Authors
Great for: Anyone who would like to learn about the experiences of trans and non-binary people
Tayari Jones
Great for: Fans of family dramas
Aliya Ali-Afzal
Kate Mosse
Great for: For less confident readers looking for history and adventure.
Great for: People looking to make positive changes to their lives
John le Carre, Michael Jayston
Great for: Fans of James Bond and other spy dramas
Lemn Sissay
Great for: Less confident readers looking for a real life story.
Caroline O'Donoghue
Great for: Young people looking for a gripping mystery
M. W. Craven
Great for: Less confident adult readers looking for a gripping crime story.
Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam
Great for: Young people looking for a powerful true story
Femi Fadugba
Great for: Teenagers looking for a thrilling read
Bethan Roberts
Great for: Readers looking for a moving love story
Mikey Walsh
Great for: Anyone looking to understand about life in a different community to their own
B P Walter
Great for: Readers looking for a gripping murder mystery
Jane Austen, Fiona Stafford, Tanya Reynolds
Great for: Readers of historical fiction, fans of the 2020 film adaptation
Stephen King
Great for: Readers looking for a short, heartwarming story
Mohsin Zaidi
Great for: Anyone looking for their place in the world
Heidi Swain
Great for: Anyone looking for a perfect summer read, fans of Milly Johnson and escapist fiction
E. R. Braithwaite
Great for: Readers interested in learning about prejudices in 1940s England
Jane Fallon
Great for: Readers looking for escapism, witty humour and twists
Jack Monroe
Great for: People searching for simple, low-budget recipes for delicious food
Kit de Waal, Malorie Blackman, Cathy Rentzenbrink, Lisa McInerney, Louise Doughty, Damian Barr
Great for: All adults, especially those from working-class backgrounds
Beth O'Leary
Great for: Fans of romcoms, Jojo Moyes and Marian Keyes
Susin Nielsen
Great for: Young people, fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Pam Ayres
Great for: Readers looking to explore poetry, or who want to dip in and out of a book
Nina Stibbe
Great for: Fans of comic fiction
Fanny Blake
Great for: Anyone looking for something to make them smile
Chelsea Kwakye, Ore Ogunbiyi
Great for: Adults and young adults exploring identity, fans of Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race and Slay in Your Lane
Shahroo Izadi
Great for: People who want to make a positive change to their life
William Shakespeare, David Tennant, Samatha Spiro
Great for: Adults and young people – Shakespeare is for everyone
James Milner
Great for: Football fans, readers looking to dip in and out of a book
Glenn Patterson
Great for: Middle-aged adults
Bridie Gallagher, Sue Knowles, Phoebe McEwen, Emmeline Pidgen
Great for: Young people experiencing anxiety, worry or going through a difficult transition or stressful experience
Becky Albertalli
Great for: Young adults working out who they are and fans of the film Love, Simon and authors John Green and Rainbow Rowell
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Great for: Young people of colour looking for advice and understanding
Tracy Darnton
Great for: Young adults looking for a gripping read
Angie Thomas
Great for: Perfect for young people who are fighting for what they believe in, and love hip-hip
Kwame Alexander
Great for: Young people looking for an exciting read
Elizabeth Gaskell
Great for: Fans of classic fiction
Peter Crouch
Great for: Football fans
Brian Wood
Great for: Adults interested in mental health
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Great for: Fans of escapist dramas and the film featuring Leonardo DiCaprio
Great for: Fans of the Poirot films and mysteries
Mike Gayle
Great for: Anyone looking for an uplifting and hopeful story
Great for: Anyone looking for an escape to sunny Spain
Karen M. McManus
Great for: Perfect for young people looking for a thrilling adventure
Douglas Adams
Great for: Sci-fi and comedy lovers of all ages
Various
Great for: Anyone who needs some help relaxing or sleeping
P. G. Wodehouse
Great for: Fans of Downton Abbey, anyone looking for an escape and a laugh
Sally Nicholls
Great for: Young people fighting for equality, justice and recognition
A. A. Dhand
Great for: Less confident adult readers who like a gripping crime story
Milly Johnson
Great for: Less confident adult readers looking for an escape
June Sarpong
Great for: Perfect for anyone who wants to improve our society
Ruth Hogan
Great for: Anyone looking for a feel-good escape, fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
Martin Walker
Great for: Anyone looking for a light read, an escape to France and a mystery
Raynor Winn
Great for: Anyone looking for some inspiration, strength and motivation.
Julian Daizan Skinner
Great for: Anyone looking for a practical way to find peace
Great for: Fans of historical fiction and mysteries
Sophia Thakur
Great for: An ideal collection for young people looking for their place in the world
Khurrum Rahman
Great for: Fans of Four Lions, pacy thrillers and books about current issues
Jane Corry
Great for: Fans of fast-paced, suspense thrillers
Marina Cantacuzino
Great for: Anyone facing adversity or difficulties. Particularly suitable for people in prisons.
John Green
Great for: Young people affected by anxiety, fans of The Fault in Our Stars
Great for: Young people and adults interested in the truth about what it means to live in a black community in America
Nadine Dorries
Great for: Fans of sagas and romance
Mel Darbon
Great for: Young people who like a story of love and adventure
Elly Griffiths
Great for: Fans of crime and dramas
Margaret Atwood
Great for: Fans of the TV show; those who think about how the world could be different
Tony Parsons
Great for: Fans of fast-paced mysteries
Tomi Adeyemi
Great for: Young people who want to escape to a magical world
Jess Kidd
Great for: Fans of the supernatural and ghost stories
Matt Killeen
Great for: Young people who like adventure and history
Graeme Simsion
Great for: Adults who enjoyed The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
H. G. Wells
Great for: Anyone who likes science fiction
Rio Ferdinand
Great for: Anyone affected by bereavement
Andy Weir
Great for: Fans of The Martian and people who dream of going to space
Ann Leary
Great for: Fans of family mysteries
Lucinda Riley
Great for: Fans of historical fiction and family dramas
Malcolm Duffy
Great for: Young people growing up in the North East of England
Bryony Gordon
Great for: Anyone affected by OCD
Colleen Oakley
Great for: People facing difficulties and isolation
Nick Hornby
Great for: Anyone in need of a laugh with moments of poignancy
Dorothy Koomson
Great for: Fans of crime dramas
Mahsuda Snaith
Great for: Anyone who likes stories of families, friendships and the struggles of growing up
Paul O'Grady
Great for: Fans of Paul O'Grady himself or his much-loved Lily Savage
Andrew Michael Hurley
Great for: Fans of gothic and eerie tales
Nick Lake
Great for: Fans of science fiction and The Martian
Karen McManus
Great for: Perfect for fans of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars
Great for: Less confident adult readers or those who need a short, punchy read
Martina Cole
Great for: Fans of Lynda la Plante and gritty crime dramas
Gemma Cairney
Great for: Young people who'd benefit from practical, fun and kind-hearted advice
Jo Bell
Great for: Older readers, young adults and anyone in between
Katie Marsh
Great for: Anyone who'd enjoy a story of both the ordinary and extraordinary dramas of family life
Vic James
Great for: Fans of the Hunger Games trilogy and other YA fantasy
Susan Hill
Great for: Anyone who loves horror and craves a genuine fright
Cat Warren
Great for: Dog-lovers and fans of true crime
J. Mark G. Williams, Dr. Danny Penman
Great for: Anyone experiencing anxiety or depression, or those struggling with daily life
Emma Healey
Great for: Older readers and anyone who loves poignant and compelling stories
Great for: Fans of the hit TV adaptation, or of whimsical, hilarious tales
Kit De Waal
Great for: Anyone who enjoys both the feel-good and gritty moments in life, who remembers early-80s Britain, or who has experienced or worked in foster care
Imran Mahmood
Great for: Older readers and fans of romantic, uplifting stories
Lesley Thomson
Great for: Fans of fast-paced, suspenseful mystery
Will Hill
Great for: Young adults and fans of suspense
Olivia Sagan (Author), James Withey (Author), Tom Couser
Great for: Anyone who currently affected by depression or recovering from it
E. Lockhart
Great for: Fans of mind-twisting stories like The Talented Mr Ripley
Sarah Ladipo Manyika
Great for: Older readers and anyone who loves to reminisce
Jonathan Holt
David Essex
John Steinbeck
Kimberley Chambers
C. L. Taylor
Millie Marotta
Georgie Lee
Jenny Colgan
Vaseem Khan
Paul McVeigh
Ann Cleeves
Lucy Diamond
R. J. Palacio,
Philip Kerr
Ferdinand von Schirach, Anthea Bell
Hendrik Groen, Hester Velmans
Robin Talley
Patrice Lawrence
Tahmima Anam
Marjane Satrapi
Helen Fielding
Leigh Bardugo
Great for: Game of Thrones-obssessives
Sharon Bolton
Great for: Fans of TV crime dramas from Prime Suspect to The Killing
Jan-Philipp Sendker
Great for: Fans of cinematic thrillers and neo-noir
J. Paul Henderson
Great for: Any reluctant readers who need a careering, emotion-filled story to grip them
Stephen E. Ambrose
Great for: Military history buffs & fans of the TV series
S. J. Parris
Great for: Fans of TV historical thrillers and period dramas
Holly Bourne
Great for: Teenagers and young women (current and former)
Great for: Expectant mums who might like a restful read
Carol Ann Duffy
Great for: Anyone who's ever loved or lost
Matt Haig
Great for: Anyone who's ever suffered, recovered from or encountered depression
Sarah Hilary
Great for: Anyone who loves gripping, plot-driven crime stories
Amanda Prowse
Great for: Exploring the everyday dramas and ongoing trials of family life
Great for: Fans of Tartan noir and John le Carré
Jonathan Coe
Great for: Brummies, teenagers, anyone who grew up in Thatcher's Britain
Elizabeth Buchan
Great for: Anyone who loved The Imitation Game & spy dramas
Sarah Winman
Elizabeth Fremantle
Cilla Borjlind, Rolf Borjlind
David Almond
Lynda La Plante
Rachel Joyce
Annabel Pitcher
Karl Pilkington
James Bowen
Robin Hobb
Minette Walters
Blaine Harden
M. C. Beaton
Elif Shafak
Mary Gibson
Sara Gruen
ed. Neil Astley
Charity Norman
Adele Parks
Martin Cruz Smith
Nora Roberts
Andy McNab
John Grisham
Robert Muchamore
Jeffrey Archer
Ben Aaronovitch
Benjamin Daniels
Sathnam Sanghera
John Boyne
Roald Dahl
Armistead Maupin
Professor Richard Wiseman
Ernst H. Gombrich, Clifford Harper, Caroline Mustill
Josephine Hart
Jasper Fforde
Alexander McCall Smith
Sophie Hannah
Robert Louis Stevenson, Eoin Colfer, John Seelye
John Wagner, Alan Grant, Brian Bolland, Brett Ewins, Cliff Robinson
Jeanette Winterson
Ian Fleming
Jackie Kay
Bernhard Schlink, Carol Brown Janeway
Rose Tremain
Tracy Chevalier
Victoria Hislop
Sebastian Barry
Philippa Gregory
Patrick Ness
Great for: Adults
Cormac McCarthy
Bill Bryson
Markus Zusak
Joe Simpson
David Peace
Paulo Coelho
Daphne Du Maurier, Sally Beauman
Maggie O'Farrell
Jane Austen
Meg Rosoff
Andrea Levy
Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman
Audrey Niffenegger
John Ajvide Lindqvist
Dodie Smith, Valerie Grove
Kazuo Ishiguro
Emma Donoghue
Sophie Kinsella
Bernard Cornwell
Charles Dickens
Mark Billingham
Iain M. Banks
Nigel Slater
Mark Haddon
Great for: Young Adults
Seamus Heaney
David Mitchell
Alexander Masters
David Nicholls
Toni Morrison
John Le Carre, William Boyd, John Le Carre
Kate Atkinson
Alan Bennett
Erich Maria Remarque, Brian O. Murdoch
Muriel Spark, Candia McWilliam
Lee Child
Marian Keyes
Rohinton Mistry
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Ben Macintyre
Sarah Waters
Yann Martel
Mohsin Hamid
C. J. Sansom
Philip Pullman
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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