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