Blog Book Recommendations

This World Book Day we asked some of our colleagues to tell us about their favourite books that helped shape them into the readers they are today. Did we pick one of your favourites?

Looking for the perfect romantic read this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered with our top swoony YA recommendations, guaranteed to make your heart flutter.

With the release of the brand-new Percy Jackson series on Disney+, Greek mythology is back in its golden age. To celebrate, we’ve selected some of our favourite books featuring all things Ancient Greece!

If you’re looking for a holiday read that will keep you as entertained as your favourite festive film, we have you covered with our list of comparative recommendations!

Do you know a young graphic novel fan? Read on to discover our top picks in this rapidly growing genre!

With the brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s film out in cinemas, we’ve collated our top scariest books based on popular survival-horror video games that are perfect for gamers and lovers of all things scary.

To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Week, we’ve collated our top dyslexia-friendly books to help children overcome their fear of reading and fall in love with books.

We spoke to some of your favourite authors and illustrators to find out what books they’d recommend for children starting school in September. Whether your child is nervous about making friends or struggling to build…

Celebrate International Friendship Day on 30th July 2023
Making friends is an important part of growing up and although it can feel challenging for some children, our comforting books on friendship show them that…

When planning your family’s summer holiday activities, why not take inspiration from a beloved children’s book or two! Whether your child loves “hunting for bugs like Ivy the…

“It is far more important that you create work, than that you create work without error.”

Emer Stamp shares her struggles with spelling and encourages you to write – whether you write right or wrong!

If you’re a fan of Bridgerton, these fantastic historical fiction picks are guaranteed to be your next obsession!

Hear from the creators of our superbly silly titles in the Illustrator of the Year Shortlist for the Laugh Out Loud Awards 2023!

Hear from the creators of our hilarious titles in the Non-Fiction Shortlist for the Laugh Out Loud Awards 2023!

Hear from the creators of our superbly silly titles in the Ages 9–12 Shortlist for the Laugh Out Loud Awards 2023!

Hear from the creators of our superbly silly titles in the Picture Books Shortlist for the Laugh Out Loud Awards 2023!

These excellent environmental children’s books will inspire you and your budding eco-warriors to make a difference this Earth Day!

Can’t wait for the next series of The Last of Us? Get stuck into these post-apocalyptic reads to satisfy your dystopian craving!

Go around the world in books this holiday season and introduce your children to festivities and traditions celebrated by different countries. From the origins of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree to the festivities of…

This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week, so bestselling author Helen Rutter is here to share her favourite books about being kind and showing empathy.