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There's a reason this has topped the charts for weeks. Packed with suspense, I challenge you not to devour this fast-paced thriller. It's about an ex-convict, Millie, who starts working as a maid for a rich family. She sleeps in the attic, but why are there scratches on the inside of the door? And why does it lock from the outside only?

A classic thriller, this fast-paced book follows Eddie Flynn a reformed con artist turned lawyer. He has to step into the courtroom to defend a man, but there's a twist. His client has strapped a bomb to his back and kidnapped his daughter. It's an impossible task that will have your palms sweating.

Claire McGowan demonstrates her craftmanship with a novel that's utterly gripping. This follows Karen, who's first love turned out to be a serial killer. Even though he's locked away, when she's about to publish an account of his crimes, some chillingly familiar ones reappear.

As Amazon's most read book of 2018, you know you're settling in for some good fast-paced suspense. It's about former prosecutor Morgan Dane faces the most personal and deadly case of her lifetime as her babysitter is killed and her neighbour asks her to defend his son, Nick, who stands accused of the murder.

When Susan accidentally sends a gossipy message to her neighbourhood WhatsApp group, she sparks a chain of events that spirals out of control. As rumours swirl and a woman is found dead, Susan realises the killer may have got the wrong address and she could be next. It's a razor-sharp, addictive thriller about secrets, mistakes, and deadly consequences.

This is a chilling, twist-filled thriller from the bestselling author of The Family Upstairs. When podcaster Alix Summer agrees to interview the mysterious Josie Fair, she has no idea she's inviting danger into her life. But as Josie's unsettling secrets begin to unravel, Alix finds herself trapped in a web of lies, manipulation and something far more sinister.

Mhairi McFarlane is perfect for fans of Emily Henry. The predicament isn't the first one you'll have seen: two enemies, teaming up under a pretend romance that blurs the lines of reality. However, it's written with such charm and humour, you won't want to stop reading it.

I can never get enough Emily Henry on holiday. This expertly crafted love story follows Daphne in the wake of losing the love of her life. She ends up living with an unexpected character and then Emily Henry takes you on a classically witty, joyful tale that is an utter delight.

Set in shimmering 15th-century Venice, The Glassmaker follows Orsola Rosso, a young woman defying the odds to master the secret art of glassmaking. Spanning centuries of love, loss, and resilience, this sweeping historical epic is a luminous tribute to creativity, courage, and the enduring spirit of a city shaped by fire and water.

In the long, uncertain summer of 1997, Charlie Lewis is lost, until he meets the magnetic Fran Fisher and everything changes. As first love blooms against a backdrop of family breakdown and growing up, David Nicholls delivers a tender, nostalgic coming-of-age story filled with wit, heart, and hope.

This take of lost love, friendship, hope, and second chances had me sobbing on holiday. We follow Lily, who in the wake of her husband's early death, has to honour her promise and go to find her long-lost friend Josh. It's a mysterious request that neither she nor Josh wants to indulge.

If you're yet to read this moving and unforgettable novel, this is your sign. When Alexis Fielding travels to Crete, she’s drawn to the haunting island of Spinalonga, a former leper colony that holds the key to her mother’s hidden past. As she uncovers a powerful story of love, loss, and resilience, the past and present begin to intertwine.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz tells the unforgettable true story of Lale Sokolov, a prisoner tasked with tattooing numbers onto his fellow inmates and the moment he falls in love with a young woman named Gita in the darkest of places. A powerful tale of hope, courage, and love against all odds, it’s a deeply human story that continues to move millions of readers around the world.

The mysteries of what's going on inside our heads have never been made clearer than on here. This genius book makes complex ideas and theories simple, so you can work on looking after and understanding your brain much better.

In Happy, Derren Brown takes a sharp, witty look at what happiness really means and why so much modern advice about it might be making us miserable. Blending ancient philosophy with psychological insight, he shows how we can find contentment not through relentless positivity, but by embracing uncertainty and learning to tell ourselves better stories.

In A Therapeutic Journey, Alain de Botton gently guides us through the ups and downs of the human mind, offering calm, compassionate advice for building emotional resilience and finding meaning. Whether you're navigating anxiety, low moods, or just the everyday weight of modern life, this is a thoughtful companion for anyone looking to feel a little more human and a little less alone.

Epic, brutal, and bursting with drama, The Plantagenets tells the story of the dynasty that shaped England as we know it, from the Crusades and Magna Carta to murder, betrayal, and royal ambition. In the hands of master storyteller Dan Jones, this gripping history reads like a thriller, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Ken Follett.

If you've ever wondered what therapy could do for you—but didn’t have the time, money or courage to dive in, this book is your sign. In How to Be Your Own Therapist, psychotherapist Owen O’Kane breaks down the essentials of therapy into quick, practical tools you can use in just 10 minutes a day.

If you want to make a change to the way you eat, Ultra-Processed People is a fascinating (and free) audiobook. The author, Chris van Tulleken, narrates it with his engaging, soft voice, which makes it all the more easy to speed through.

Can't get enough of the science of sleep? You have to listen to Why We Sleep. It's a game-changer with tips, tricks, and statistics to help you to get better rest.

Atomic Habits is the book you need if you want to take more control over what you do subconsciously. It gives phenomenal insights into micro changes you can make to see big differences in what you do.

Mo Gawdat is an incredibly smart and sensitive man who provides a fascinating insight into how to control your thoughts when life gets tough, overwhelming, and a bit too much.

David Mitchell's History of England's Kings and Queens is a different take on the country's history. It's all the history that you're never taught, but you wish you were.

The Spy and The Traitor is the true story of a spy and a Russian KGB agent trying to prevent war. He's the only spy to ever escape from Russia. Everyone I've recommended it to loves it.

You'll never have a better insight into the mind of an addict than listening to this. It's sad, funny, and has some Friends tidbits in too — you don't need to be a Friends fan to enjoy it though.

If you missed out on the Normal People mania, you can catch up for free with the audiobook here.

Whether you're at the beach, walking, or dreaming of doing both, you'll love Raynor Winn's The Salt Path. It tells the story of her walk along the coast.