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