A collection of stories set in George R. R. Martin’s Wild Cards universe and a novel from The Expanse author James S. A. Corey are among the science-fiction books we’re looking forward to this month

Andy Weir, author of ‘Project Hail Mary,’ tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that he’s currently working on a new science-fiction book.

The bestselling memoir was hailed as a moving true story of love, resilience and the healing power of nature. But since summer 2025, its author Raynor Winn has been levelled with extraordinary allegations that continue to emerge to this day, write Maira Butt, Annabel Nugent and Hannah Ewens

The authors of The Book of Records and Dusk join Keshava Guha, Susanna Kwan, Maria Reva and Helen Phillips on the shortlist for the £10,000 prize

Join GH’s VIP Book Club and every month you’ll get a free e-book, an invitation to our GH Book Club get-togethers and more….

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester and Sisters In Yellow by Mieko Kawakami.

These 5 books explore Iran’s Islamic Revolution through religion, politics, mythology and personal experience – and take you inside its prisons.

The latest Romance Book Blast runs until March 21.

The 80s classic was the ultimate Thatcherite novel

The author of Finding the Mother Tree is back with an inspiring call to the next generation of ecologists

Another round of books to add to the to read pile

Looking for a new reading recommendation? Here are some wonderful new paperbacks, from a Booker-winning tale of one man’s life to a gossipy account of the golden age of magazines

British writer brought wit, realism and class consciousness to cold war espionage fiction, reshaping the genre in the 1960s

My forthcoming novel Lucien tells the story of two students at Harvard, an artist and an imposter, who become mixed-up in a scheme to sell forgeries of impressionist works. The inspiration for the …

In Lore Segal’s fiction, memory is a mine of storytelling wealth—and conversation is the vital thread of life itself.

Two women fall into and out of each other’s lives over decades, in a moving examination of love and choices

’Noughts & Crosses’ became a six-book series, which has been adapted for both the stage and screen

We rounded up the best books about heroines facing off with Mother Nature herself.

These spicy romances will keep you swooning until your next trip to the cottage.

The latest from Catriona Ward focuses on a remote house where, local myth has it, a bunch of wild and feral children live completely off-grid…

Gabriel Tallent combines visceral writing about climbing and a perceptive portrait of friendship in his new novel.

These books by authors from Northern Ireland will help inspire you to get back into reading this year

Here are some of the biggest failed books from famous faces that should have stayed in the drafts – even those that sold millions upon release still leave us scratching our heads

An epic account of how three demigod directors, in pursuit of indie freedom, redefined American film-making

The so-called ‘pocket book’ sold in supermarkets is being phased out across the US, the latest sign of an ongoing shift in how people are choosing to read

Marian Keyes, Sarah Webb, Oliver Callan and actor Conor O’Donnell are among the ambassadors for this year’s event

Thirteen books make this year’s longlist for translated fiction, which awards a first prize of £50,000

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of A Hymn To Life by Gisele Pelicot and Nonesuch by Francis Spufford.

The longlist for the International Booker has been released – with 13 novels in the running.

New book Boss Lincoln takes a fresh look at a well-studied political figure, showing him to be a master of party politics

The latest Independent Bookshop Top 20 from NielsenIQ BookData sees no fewer than nine World Book Day titles appear – with four of them entering the chart for the first time after failing to make the cut in their first week on sale.  

Rebecca Yarros is redefining the UK charts as the romantasy genre explodes in 2026. Discover why her Empyrean series and these magical adult romances are now the global gold standard for fiction

BookTok influencer Jack Edwards motivates himself with reading goals – and he’s not alone. Authors and avid readers discuss the rise of metrics, and reveal how many books they finished last year

A new exhibition marks 40 years since the publication of Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s delicately crafted tale of a tea-drinking postman delivering (real) letters. Their daughter Jessica tells Jessie Thompson how her parents created such an enduring British children’s classic

From Gisele Pelicot’s brave survival story to Francis Spufford’s magical wartime London, our guide features this week’s most essential new books for every reader hitting the shelves now

As the threat of war looms and misinformation abounds, these works tell the real story of a vicious American empire in decline

The Hollywood heavyweight shares her most cherished reads

The novel was nominated in the Goodreads Choice Awards

A compelling and fitfully harrowing child’s-eye account of a mother’s unravelling

Our pick of the best new novels being published in March 2026, from a compelling family drama to a slow-burn thriller with White Lotus vibes.

From the source material to on-screen epics, Stephen King’s latest, tales of Medieval women and more, Saskia Kemsley presents the must-read titles to add to your 2026 reading stack

Writer and Author Saira Shah reviews some of the best books for children this Ramadan and Eid.

I have made the leap from literary fiction to fantasy – for those who think it’s mere wish-fulfilment, here’s why we need that thing with the dragons

This month’s offerings include a picture book from a beloved librarian, a middle grade novel in verse about a tween’s passion for her local library, a YA novel grappling with the aftereffects of trauma, and more.

The author on taking solace in Joan Didion, discovering Donna Tartt and being cheered up by David Sedaris

To celebrate the 10th anniversary edition of Peter Wohlleben’s bestseller ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’ (Greystone Books, May) PW spoke to the author about the value of feeling empathy for trees, how indie booksellers fueled his publishing success, and why his book’s message still resonates. (Sponsored)

Tensions simmer when a struggling artist joins her wealthy friends for a hen week on an exotic Greek island

With the Omnivore’s Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind, Michael Pollan transformed our understanding of food and drugs. Can he do the same for our sense of self?

Julia Donaldson has announced a new book inspired by grandmotherhood, and it’s sure to strike a chord with parents in their 40s and beyond