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Six ‘bold and playful’ novels shortlisted for Waterstones debut fiction prize

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley and Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly are among those in contention for award voted on by the company’s booksellers

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The 19 best books about Irish history to read in 2026

From the origins of the Irish language to intimate, personal histories of Ireland’s darkest periods, these are some of the best books about Irish history

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Best books about the Second World War to read this year

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Best books about British history to read in 2024

From ancient Londinium to the complex legacy of Imperialism, read of what lies beneath the surface of our modern existence

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Best summer reads for 2024: Books to enjoy on holiday in the sunshine

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New book ’Fila: Timelapse’ explores the sportswear brand’s past, present and future

Published by Rizzoli, ’Fila: Timelapse’ combines archival imagery, essays, poems and historic advertising for an unorthodox biography of the Italian sportswear brand best known for its links to tennis

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Botanical fairytale set in Kew Gardens wins the Waterstones children’s book prize

Greenwild: The World Behind the Door by Pari Thomson – about a girl who finds a door to a magical realm while searching for her mother – wins the overall and young readers awards

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’Issey Miyake: 1960 to 2022’ is a definitive guide to the pioneering Japanese designer

’Issey Miyake: 1960 to 2022’ is a new Taschen book that provides a comprehensive overview of the pioneering Japanese designer’s ’poetic but pragmatic’ work

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Best manga of all time that everyone should read

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Currys rejects higher £742m offer from US group Elliott

UK electronics retailer’s board says bid from Waterstones owner undervalues the company

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18 of the best dark academia books

Mischief and mayhem within dramatically scholarly settings

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Waterstones profits plunge as warehouse glitch costs £13.5 million

Profits tumbled from £50.6 million to £11.2 million

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Best books to spark queer joy in 2024

From queer cannon classics to coffee table crowd-pleasers, these books speak to the beauty of queer love in all its forms

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House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas races to the top of bestseller chart

The third book in the Crescent City series becomes third fastest-selling science fiction and fantasy title since records began

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21 of the Greatest American novels that everyone should read

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Best contemporary novels to read in 2024, from Wandering Souls to Hamnet

Start the year off right with some 21st century classics

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Millions wasted on attempt to create nationwide UK library website, campaigners claim

Former Waterstones boss Tim Coates among those to criticise government, Arts Council and British Library bid to create a ‘single digital presence’ for libraries

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