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Need a good cry? These are the 17 best tear-jerkers and poignant, heartfelt books of 2025
Some are sad, some heartwarming, but all of these new novels are absolutely worth spending time with
By Zoe West Published
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Farewell to Sophie Kinsella – queen of the 00s romcom
The Confessions of a Shopaholic author has died aged 55. Our Books Editor Zoe West reflects on her legacy and her warmth when they met for breakfast
By Zoe West Published
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Can't get enough of Stranger Things? Then you should read the best new fantasy, dystopian and sci-fi books
Fantastical, otherworldly and a little bit creepy, these novels cross genres brilliantly – and should tide you over until the next batch of episodes drop
By Zoe West Published
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Don't think you're a Kindle person? This empowering e-reader will change your mind
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is our favourite e-reader and we are an unabashedly bookish bunch, if you want to have control over your reading habits, this is perfect
By Laura Honey Published
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Want to style your coffee table? The best non-fiction books of 2025 offer beauty and brains
Find inspiration, escapism, nostalgia, empowerment and entertainment in these gorgeous coffee table and non-fiction reads
By Zoe West Published
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Clean plates and happy faces guaranteed, with the best new cookbooks of 2025
These 7 new recipe books and food and drink adventures make ideal Christmas gifts (or delicious treat inspiration for yourself!)
By Zoe West Published
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From wintry thrillers to heartwarming festive tales, 2025's best Christmas books cater for all tastes
Handpicked by our review team, our Christmas book recommendations aren't cloying – just captivating...
By Zoe West Published
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If you're nosy like us, then you'll love diving into the best memoirs of 2025
Get nostalgic with your favourite celebrities, go behind the scenes of landmark events and enjoy a chuckle with these 14 books, ebooks and audiobooks
By Zoe West Published
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‘A dark book that’s a joy to read’ – David Szalay’s Flesh was a surprise 2025 Booker Prize winner
Chair of judges Roddy Doyle was blown away by the novel
By Zoe West Published
