Books of the Month

Explore this month's top book picks and author spotlights! From fresh releases to hidden gems, discover your next great read here. Happy reading!

Fiction Books of the Month

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Don't Fall in Love With Me

A witty, tender romance in which two people find themselves thrown together in circumstances neither planned for. As they navigate the push and pull of attraction and self-protection, this charming novel asks what it really takes to let someone in.

Perfect for readers who like their love stories laced with humour and heart.

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Turn the Dial for Death

The second instalment in the Sidmouth Murder Mysteries where murder, it seems, is never far from the harbour. When a body is discovered alongside an enigmatic clue, our sharp-eyed sleuth must untangle a web of local secrets before the killer strikes again.

The perfect companion for a rainy afternoon.

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Traitor's Legacy

A gripping, high-stakes thriller set against the shadowy world of Cold War espionage. When a long-buried secret resurfaces, loyalties are tested and no one can be entirely trusted. Packed with twists, double-crosses and period detail, Traitor's Legacy is a masterclass in tension.

The kind of book that will keep you up well past midnight turning pages.

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Quite Ugly One Evening

Christopher Brookmyre's electrifying debut. When Glasgow journalist Jack Parlabane breaks into the wrong Edinburgh flat, he stumbles across a brutal murder — and straight into a conspiracy he was never meant to uncover.

Perfect if you love crime fiction with genuine wit and real teeth.

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Non-Fiction Books of the Month

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BBQ

A definitive, beautifully illustrated guide to the art of live-fire cooking. Whether you're mastering the low-and-slow brisket, perfecting your charcoal technique or discovering global grill traditions from Argentina to South Korea, this is the only barbecue book you'll need.

Packed with achievable recipes and expert tips.

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The Book of Birds

A stunning illustrated celebration of birds from every corner of the world — from the most familiar garden species to the most exotic creatures of remote jungles and ocean cliffs. Combining expert ornithological knowledge with gorgeous full-colour artwork, The Book of Birds is both an accessible field companion and a coffee-table treasure.

A perfect gift for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike.

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True Crime

A compelling, unflinching collection of real criminal cases that takes the reader inside some of the most baffling and disturbing crimes of recent decades. Drawing on court records, interviews and investigative journalism, this book examines the psychology of perpetrators, the failures of systems, and the resilience of those left behind.

Gripping, thoughtful and impossible to put down.

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The Savage Landscape: How We Made the Wilderness

An examination of how 'wilderness' is far more human-made than we believe. From ancient hunting grounds to modern rewilding, the book reveals how supposedly natural landscapes are products of centuries of human intervention—and what we should do with that knowledge.

Perfect for curious minds fascinated by hidden histories

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Children's Books of the Month

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Woodlore

An authoritative guide to traditional wilderness skills drawn from decades of experience in wild places across the globe. Covering everything from fire-making and shelter-building to tracking, foraging and navigation, Woodlore is both a practical manual and a philosophical invitation to reconnect with the natural world.

Essential reading for anyone who wants to spend time confidently in wild places.

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A Home for Spark the Dragon

Little Spark is a small dragon with a very big problem: no matter where he looks, nowhere feels quite like home. A warmly illustrated picture book about belonging, acceptance and finding your place in the world.

A beautiful bedtime read that will resonate with children and grown-ups alike.

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Where's Mr Footballer?

Can you spot Mr Footballer in the crowd? Packed with wonderfully chaotic illustrated scenes — stadiums, training pitches, trophy rooms and more — this search-and-find adventure is a guaranteed hit with young football fans. With dozens of characters to discover on every page, it delivers hours of entertainment.

Perfect for sharpening those all-important observation skills.

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Raps and Rhymes

A brilliantly bouncy collection of poems and raps written to be performed out loud — solo, in pairs or as a whole class. Celebrating rhythm, wordplay and the pure joy of language, this anthology spans funny poems, silly tongue-twisters and confident rhymes that young readers will want to memorise and repeat.

A brilliant gateway to a lifelong love of poetry.

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