14 New Books To Add To Your Reading List
A Far-Flung Life by M. L. Stedman
Bestselling author M. L. Stedman (The Light Between Oceans) delivers A Far‑Flung Life, a sweeping, evocative novel that spans continents and generations. With her gift for atmospheric storytelling and richly drawn characters, Stedman examines love, loss and the enduring hope that carries us through life’s greatest distances.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall
Picked as one of our SL Book Club books, in Broken Country, author Claire Leslie Hall explores the landscapes of trauma, healing and belonging. Hall’s evocative prose and emotional depth bring to life a story of personal and cultural fracture, as characters attempt to rebuild themselves amid societal pressures and internal conflict.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
Hooked by Asako Yuzuki
From acclaimed Japanese author Asako Yuzuki (Butter), Hooked promises a gripping, page‑turning story that blends cultural insight with psychological tension. Yuzuki’s work often focuses on compelling female protagonists and the societal pressures they navigate, making Hooked a must‑read for fans of smart, twisty fiction.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
A Hymn To Life By Gisèle Pelicot
You would be hard-pressed to meet someone who hasn't heard of Gisèle Pelicot. At the centre of a landmark sexual assault case that dominated headlines, she showed remarkable strength by stepping forward and waiving her anonymity. In A Hymn To Life, Pelicot offers a lyrical and uplifting exploration of resilience, purpose and the celebration of everyday beauty. Blending personal reflection with philosophical insight, her book invites readers to discover meaning and joy even in the face of life’s challenges.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
Enough by Dawn French
Beloved comedian and writer Dawn French brings her trademark humour and heartfelt wisdom to Enough, a memoir‑essays hybrid that examines life, ageing, identity and acceptance. French’s candid voice is both laugh‑out‑loud funny and deeply moving, offering reflections on what it means to feel ‘enough’ in a world that constantly demands more.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
The Midnight Train by Matt Haig
Renowned for The Midnight Library, Matt Haig returns with another inventive and philosophical novel. The Midnight Train reimagines life’s possibilities through whimsical storytelling that explores choice, regret and the unseen paths not taken. Haig’s work often blends humour with deep emotional truths, making complex questions about existence approachable and poignant.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout
Beloved author Elizabeth Strout (best known for Olive Kitteridge) returns with a deeply empathetic exploration of human connection and unspoken truths. Strout’s novels often centre on ordinary lives with extraordinary emotional depth; in this latest work, she weaves interconnected tales of people grappling with love, loss and the words they leave unsaid. Her precise, compassionate prose illuminates how our inner lives shape – and sometimes haunt – our relationships.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
In The Correspondent, Virginia Evans crafts a novel around letters, secrets and the surprising intersections of lives across time. Drawing on themes of meaning, memory and personal transformation, the story explores how written words – sent, unsent and received late – can reshape understanding and heal old wounds. Evans’ elegant narrative style highlights the resonance of small moments and shared histories.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
Land by Maggie O’Farrell
From Maggie O’Farrell, the bestselling author of Hamnet, Land is a novel rooted in place, memory and the ties that bind us to both. Known for her richly atmospheric writing and intricate character work, O’Farrell tells a story of family, belonging and the landscapes – literal and emotional – that shape who we become.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
Vigil by George Saunders
From Booker Prize‑winning author George Saunders, Vigil returns to his signature metaphysical territory: a liminal space between life and death. The story centres on Jill ‘Doll’ Blaine, a spirit tasked with guiding a dying oil executive, K.J. Boone, through his final hours. Haunted by other spectral figures and moral dilemmas, Vigil becomes a philosophical meditation on legacy, accountability, climate change and whether compassion or confrontation is the right response to a life of harm. Saunders, acclaimed for Lincoln in the Bardo and his short stories, blends wit, grief and moral inquiry in this compact new novel.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
Departure(s) by Julian Barnes
Julian Barnes, one of contemporary literature’s most refined voices, returns with Departure(s), a novel that meditates on life’s transitions. Through elegant, layered prose, Barnes explores ageing, loss and how our choices ripple outward. His work often interrogates memory and identity with philosophical nuance and quiet humour.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
My Gardening Life by Mary Berry
Iconic British food and lifestyle personality Mary Berry turns her hand to gardening with this charming non‑fiction book. My Gardening Life combines personal stories, practical advice and Berry’s signature warmth as she shares how cultivating plants and outdoor spaces has enriched her life. Fans of Berry’s cookery and television work will enjoy her thoughtful reflections and tips for green‑fingers at any level.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
Abby Jimenez, celebrated for her heartfelt romantic dramas, delivers another emotional and uplifting story that blends love, grief and life’s big second chances. The Night We Met follows characters brought together by fate and circumstance, navigating unexpected loss while discovering the courage to hope again. Jimenez’s warm, character‑driven storytelling has made her a favourite in contemporary fiction circles.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Caro Claire Burke’s buzzy debut novel is already tipped to be one of 2026’s most talked‑about reads. It follows Natalie Heller Mills, a popular Instagram ‘trad wife’ influencer whose picture‑perfect life – complete with a handsome husband, home‑baked sourdough and millions of followers – suddenly shifts when she wakes up in 1805 with no modern comforts or media fans. Blending satire, speculative elements and social commentary, the book skewers curated online identities, tradition and the myth of idealised womanhood. Yesteryear is Burke’s first novel and has already been optioned for film; she also co‑hosts the culture podcast Diabolical Lies.
Available at Amazon.co.uk
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