We have handpicked a number of bestselling fiction and non-fiction books, to suit a variety of literary tastes.

Cosying up on the sofa or relaxing in the bath with a good book is a brilliant way to escape the stresses of day to day life, and a wonderful way to encourage mindfulness.

The selection will be updated regularly to feature new titles that we think will make a thoughtful gift, or a little treat for yourself.

Current titles:

• • Orbital by Samantha Harvey – This 2024 Booker Prize Winner is ‘an uplifting book, in every sense’, (as quoted by the Guardian). 6 astronauts circulate the earth, but as word of a loved one’s death reaches them, so do thoughts of returning home. They begin to question – what is life without earth? And what is earth without humanity?
  • The Trading Game by Gary Stevenson – An outrageous, white-knuckle journey to the dark heart of an intoxicating world – from someone who survived the trading game and then blew it all wide open.
  • The Women by Kristin Hannah – A novel of epic love and devastating loss. This is a story of a memorable heroine, and her deep friendships, whose idealism and courage under fire will define an era.
  • The Island Swimmer by Lorraine Kelly – When Evie returns to her home town folling her father’s illness, she finds comfort in a group of cold water swimmers who unlock a treasure of truths that will reverberate through the community, and shake her family to its core.
  • The Housemaid by Feida McFadden – An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won’t be able to put this down!
  • Conclave by Robert Harris – An irresistably gripping papal page-turner from the author of fifteen bestselling novels. 
  • None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell – The addictive #1 Sunday Times bestselling psychological thriller. Podcaster Alix Summer’s seemingly innocent meeting with a woman keen to feature on her podcast soon takes a dark turn.
  • The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell – Teenage mum Tallulah heads out on a date, leaving her baby son at home with her mother, Kim. At 4.30 a.m. Kim awakens to discover that Tallulah has not come home, and never returns. A #1 Sunday times bestseller.
  • The Last Dance by Mark Billingham – He’s a detective, a dancer, he has no respect for authority ­- and he’s the best hope Blackpool has for keeping criminals off the streets. Meet Detective Declan Miller, as he looks to solve a double murder by the sea.
    
  • Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus – Smart, funny, joyous and powerful, Garmus’ 60s set debut features an unconventional female scientist with a quiet game-plan to change the world. A story of love, science, cookery and true chemistry.
  • The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods – On a quiet street in Dublin, a vanishing bookshop casts its spell. Follow three unsuspecting strangers as they discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ones found in the pages of their beloved books.
  • All The Colours Of The Dark by Chris Whitaker – A sweeping coming-of-age tale, an epic love story and a searing thriller, all unfolding on a vast canvas.
  • My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes – After 20 years, high-flying PR Anna Walsh no longer loves New York. Returning to Ireland will be a fresh start, she tells her family. They say: are you having a mid-life crisis? Because back home, Anna can’t escape her past – the best friend she walked out on, the old flame she tried to put out. Everywhere she turns, her mistakes are waiting. But might they just save her?
  • Menopausing by Davina McCall – explaining the science, debunking damaging myths, breaking the taboos around the perimenopause and menopause and sharing positive real life stories, this uplifting book allows women to break the silence so often surrounding the menopause.
  • The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman – In this light-hearted and witty read, can four residents at a peaceful retirement village finally put their weekly crime-solving practice to use and catch a killer before it’s too late?
  • The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman – this sequel to Osman’s first novel, The Thursday Murder Club (which you can also find here!), finds the gang back together to solve another intriguing case. Heart warming with laugh-out-loud moments, this is the perfect summer read. 
  • The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman – a 10 year old cold-case has the members of the Thursday Murder Club up to their old tricks. The third in this fun murder mystery series (all available here!), can the gang solve a murder case with no body and no answers? (Hardback and Paperback available)
  • The Last Devil To Die by Richard Osman – The gang are back, solving another murder mystery from their peaceful retirement village. An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. Another bestselling caper.
  • It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover – Lily has just moved and is ready to start her life after college when she meets Ryle and falls for him. As her feelings grow, Atlas, her first love, reappears and challenges her new relationship.
  • This Is Going To Hurt by Adam Kay – The multi-million copy bestseller, now a BBC comedy-drama, that follows the life of a junior doctor. Hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking tales give a no-holds-barred insight into the NHS. 
  • The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry – The Sunday Times No. 1 Best Seller, leading psychotherapist Philippa Perry’s book reveals the vital do’s and don’ts of relationships.
  • The Midnight Library by Matt Haig – Another of the Sunday Times’ Best Sellers, this beautiful, heart warming book asks the question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?
  • Tomorrow And Tomorrow And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin – Multi-million copy bestseller. This is the story of Sam and Sadie. It’s not a romance, but it is about love.
  • The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella – The funny and uplifting No.1 Sunday Times bestselling romantic comedy from the global multi-million-copy bestselling author.
  • Over Sharing by Jane Fallon – No one likes a show off in Jane Fallon’s new tale of a woman out for revenge – with unexpected results.
  • Table For Two by Amor Towles – Millions of Amor Towles fans are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories based in New York City and a novella set in Golden Age Hollywood. 
  • Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty – On a plane bound for Sydney the unassuming woman from seat 4D walks down the aisle making unsettling predictions about the passengers. And six strangers find their lives unexpectedly crossing. Each tries to put the experience behind them. But, just weeks later, they can’t any longer. Because not believing a prediction is easy, Until it comes true…