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