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Have a look at our 2026 "books of the month" to find your next read.
The Slimming Foodie, Ultimate Comfort Food by Pip Payne
Comfort food with calorie-saving twists. With 100 recipes, from make-ahead lunches and easy traybakes to crowd-pleasing family dinners, there is something to suit every mood and occasion. Each recipe is simple to make using everyday ingredients and includes a full nutritional breakdown.
I'm (Mostly) Happy Being Me by Anna Milbourne
A sweet and reassuring story for young children to remind them to be happy just being themselves. A little boy comes to realise there's a lot more to a person than just what they're good at. There are hundreds of things that make you you - from being able to touch your nose with your tongue to your love of riding a bike, even if you are a bit wobbly.
Next Time Will Be Our Turn by Jesse Sutanto
This love story explores family, sacrifice, and soulmates. When 73-year-old matriarch Magnolia Chen arrives at a Chinese New Year celebration with her girlfriend, her granddaughter Izzy is intrigued rather than shocked. As Magnolia shares her past, Izzy begins to see love, loyalty, and family in a new light.
The Awesomely Adventurous Librarians by Donna David, illustrated by Victoria Stebleva
In Sleepy Creek Library, living stories have to be retrieved from the Land of Books. Rida loves helping her grandad in the library, but when Arun asks for a book so adventurous no one has ever caught it, Grandad can't help. Rida journeys to the Land of Books to find the story herself.
Proof: The Uncertain Science of Certainty by Adam Kucharski
How do we know what’s true and and how can we persuade others? Statistician and epidemiologist Adam Kucharski examines how proof has evolved from the medieval Islamic world to the modern pandemic era. He reveals how truth is shaped and sometimes distorted in science, law, politics and everyday decisions.
Science Experiments at Home by Susan Martineau
Explore the science in everyday life with these simple, step-by-step experiments to do around the home. Each activity takes a complex, scientific concept and makes it easy for kids to understand. Young scientists will enjoy discovering the science behind the simple phenomena all around them.
Illuminated: autism and all the things I've left unsaid by Melanie Sykes
For Autism Awareness Month, Melanie Sykes helps us understand how autism can go unrecognized, particularly in women. She highlights how years of masking can impact identity and wellbeing. By sharing her late diagnosis, she encourages greater empathy, challenges stereotypes and promotes acceptance of neurodiversity in all its forms.
Fall down 7 times, get up 8: a young man's voice from the silence of autism by Naoki Higashida
Naoki Higashida offers a personal, accessible look at autism from his perspective as a young adult. In brief reflections, he describes how everyday situations - from sudden changes to noticing the rain - affect him, aiming to deepen understanding and encourage others to see those with disabilities as people, not problems.
Remarkable Remy by Melanie Heyworth
Remarkable Remy is a warm and optimistic story that introduces an autistic character to a young audience. The story helps explain the autistic brain - how it works a little differently and how unique it is - and how our neurodivergent friends make the world remarkable.
The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn
A poignant and romantic novel. Layla travels to Paris for her former sister-in-law’s wedding, where she must face her ex and the life she left behind. When the bride gets cold feet, Layla teams up with the groom’s best man, Griffin, to bring the couple back together. As they spend time navigating Paris and the wedding chaos, Layla and Griffin confront their own past heartbreaks and begin to wonder if they might deserve a second chance at love themselves.
Mark my words by Muhammad Khan
Fifteen-year-old Dua Iqbal has always had trouble minding her own business. With a silver-tongue and an inquisitive nature, a career in journalism seems fated. When her school merges with another to form an Academy, Dua seizes her chance and sets up a rival newspaper, exposing the controversial stories that teachers and the kids who rule the school would rather keep buried.
Operation Hyperkitty by Stuart Heritage
Discover the newest book in this brilliant full-colour, illustrated series. Perfect for reluctant readers aged 6+, and for fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man and The Investigators. The ODD Squad are here for another epic (or maybe just epically silly) adventure! Quack Attack, Detective Octopus and Invisidog have a new recruit - Hyperkitty. She’s cute! She’s unbelievably fast! She also spends a lot of time on her phone. And actually, isn’t very good at being part of a team.
The power and the glory: a new history of the World Cup by Jonathan Wilson
A sweeping history of the football World Cup, from its chaotic beginnings in Uruguay in 1930 to the global spectacle it is today. Blending unforgettable matches and players with political and cultural stories, the book explores how the tournament has shaped and reflected world history for almost a century.
Football has always measured success by what you win, but only in the last twenty years have clubs started to think about how you win. Data has now suffused almost every aspect of how football is played, coached, scouted and consumed. This is the story of modern football's great data revolution and the people who believed in its potential to transform the game.
Aubameyang: from the playground to the pitch by Tom Oldfield
Meet Pierre Emerick Aubameyang - Ultimate Football Hero. Pace, power, precision - Auba is the striker who has it all. But his journey has been a long one. This is the exciting story of one of the world's deadliest goalscorers. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style, the 'Ultimate Football Heroes’ series is perfect for all the family.
Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A bestselling novel that tells the story of a fictional 1970s rock band whose meteoric rise to fame ends with a shocking breakup at the height of their success. Through interviews with band members and those around them, the book explores ambition, love, addiction, creativity, and the secrets behind the band's dramatic split.
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
Bri dreams of becoming one of the greatest rappers of all time, following in the footsteps of her late underground hip-hop legend father. But when her first track goes viral for the wrong reasons, she’s cast as a menace by the media. A powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech, and fighting for your dreams when the odds are stacked against you.
Hari Kumar, ultimate superstar by Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Ten-year-old Hari Kumar dreams of becoming a superstar, and a school film festival competition seems like his big break. But with rivalries, a chaotic crew, and strict school censorship, Hari must overcome unexpected challenges to bring his filmmaking debut to life.
In a seaside village in Puglia, Rafaella falls for Cosimo, heir to the wealthy Franchetti family. After a tragic accident changes everything, a promise keeps them apart until fate reunites them years later, forcing Rafa to choose between the life she's built and the love she's never forgotten.
Evie in Venice by Bruna De Luca
Aspiring artist Evie is heading to Venice on an art exchange. Her parents think she's on a science trip, and if lying wasn't hard enough, she has to stay with elitist art student Leonardo. Her escape is an online connection with anonymous artist RenaissanceRebel, the only one who truly sees her.
Stories for the holidays by Enid Blyton
A collection of brilliant short stories perfect for taking on holiday from the world's best-loved storyteller! Pack your bags, and get ready for a sunny adventure! Traditional tales ideal for younger children.
