William Boyd is a critically acclaimed British novelist best known for his novels ‘A Good Man in Africa’, ‘Any Human Heart’ and ‘Restless’. His books are intensely character driven, often spanning whole lives, always merging fact with fiction. September brings us ‘The Predicament’, the second instalment in the world of accidental spy Gabriel Dax.

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Marcus Rashford is not only a super famous football player, he’s also rather good at writing children’s books! ‘The Breakfast Club Adventures’ are inspired by his own childhood, with a new title ‘The Movie Monster’ due out this Autumn. There are also some award-winning non-fiction titles, encouraging children to be the best they can be. We can all be champions if we try!

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The Big Tasty Read is a delicious celebration of reading. Tantalise your tastebuds with our selection of gourmet books!

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Railway 200 is a landmark nationwide event marking two centuries since the birth of the modern railway. Trains stir deep nostalgia and embody the essence of journeys — both physical and personal — making them powerful vessels for storytelling.

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Celebrate 90 years of Penguin books and their imprints with our selection of titles.

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Mythical Creatures – books to enthral and delight!

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Can you talk like a pirate? Have a swashbuckling adventure this September with our curation of books for children and young adults.

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A collection of highly recommended titles to support parents through pregnancy and the first year of their baby’s life.

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We are celebrating book clubs this September and these are some of the books that Digital Readers group have chosen from over the last 12 months. Interested in joining the digital reading group? Click here!

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The International Booker Prize is the world's most influential award for translated fiction. Which book will you read from this year's list?

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