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28/01/2025

To mark the 25th anniversary of Zadie Smith's debut novel, we take a look at White Teeth's most timely quotes 👇

To mark the 25th anniversary of Zadie Smith's debut novel White Teeth, here are 9 of the best quotes that still feel relevant today.

27/01/2025

Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, was born on this day in 1832!

26/01/2025

A new year is an opportunity for a clean slate – and, perhaps more importantly, a good excuse to restock your TBR pile with some shiny new additions!

From new romances to nature memoirs, these are the books we‘re most excited to read next year 👇

The best books out in 2025, including new romance books, memoirs, thrillers, crime titles, literary masterpieces, and more.

25/01/2025

What are you currently reading? Let us know in the comments! 👇

(And if you're not sure what to read next, this might be the place to pick up a great new recommendation!)

24/01/2025

Spanning romance, crime, literary fiction, and sometimes a combination of all three, these are the stories we can’t stop thinking about – the ones we’ve been speeding through, swapping, and urging each other to read in the Penguin office. ⁠

Meet our Class of 2025 👇

Looking for the most exciting new voices in fiction? We spoke to 13 debut authors about the inspiration behind their new books.

23/01/2025

Making 2025 the year you finally write that book? Every aspiring book writer needs to start somewhere, and there are few places better to start than… well, books.

📚 We’re not just talking the novels hat inspire you, but the handbooks, manuals, and how-to guides from the authors and writers who have mastered prose and style.

We've rounded up a handful of the best books to help get your first novel off the ground – or, at least, into a workable first draft 👇

Guides, manuals and handbooks to help turn your writing dreams into reality, by authors and other masters of language.

22/01/2025

Love a good crime and thriller? 🔪

You won't want to miss out on the amazing January deals that our friends over at Dead Good have put out! From classics of the genre to fresh new tales, there's something for everyone on this list.

Check out the deals here 👉 https://bit.ly/4h5YuI0

21/01/2025

From Me Before You’s upbeat Lou Clark to fiercely independent Alice Wright in The Giver of Stars, Joio Moyes writes characters you can’t help but root for. But have you ever wondered which heroine you’re most alike?

Take our quiz to find out…

Take our quiz to find out which Jojo Moyes character you are most alike, from Me Before You's Lou Clark to We All Live Here's Lila Kennedy.

20/01/2025

What have our readers been searching for on our website this week?⁠
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Practical advice on achieving big goals, classics about love and loss, coming-of-age mysteries and so much more...⁠
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19/01/2025

Let us know in the comments below! 👇

18/01/2025

Every year, we set the intention to read more classics. But where should you begin?

We always find it helpful to reflect on what we have already read before we decide what to read next. That’s why we’ve taken our list of 100 must-read classics (as chosen by our readers) and transformed it into a checklist.

Take the quiz to find out how many classic books you’ve read so far – and discover some great new additions for your to-read pile… 👇

Take our quiz to find out how many classic books you've read, spanning authors from Virginia Woolf to Fyodor Dostoevsky.

17/01/2025

Ten years and over 23 million copies later, The Girl on the Train continues to be a firm favourite among thriller fans.

Haven't read it yet? Grab it this month to get the eBook for just 99p 👉 https://amzn.to/4gVyi2D

16/01/2025

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15/01/2025

Planning on making 2025 the year you finally write that book? Whether you're new to the world of storytelling, or a seasoned pro, we think there's something for every aspiring writer on our Writing Advice page.

Check it out now 👇

Advice from our editors Advice from our authors

14/01/2025

From haunting psychological novels to captivating short stories, explore the world of Japanese literary icon Yukio Mishima with our essential reading guide 👇

Discover where to start with the novels and short stories of influential Japanese author Yukio Mishima, 1925-1970.

13/01/2025

2025 has big shoes to fill when it comes to TV crime drama. But our friends over at Dead Good have looked ahead and it seems pretty certain this year can match up – and maybe even go one better…

Find out more about the crime TV shows you shouldn’t miss here 👇

Steve Charnock looks at new crime TV shows and best detective series of 2025, including Missing You, Out There and All Her Fault.

12/01/2025

Let us know in the comments below! 📚✨

11/01/2025

Looking for your next unputdownable read? Take our quiz to receive three tailored book recommendations based on what you love to watch on the small screen...

Take our quiz to find your next read, based on your favourite TV shows. From sit-coms to police dramas, there's something for everyone.