‘Be Prepared to Cry’: My Favourite New Romance Book Is Shortlisted for Women’s Prize for Fiction
Lily King’s romance novel *Heart the Lover*, released in summer 2025, has surged in popularity, largely driven by TikTok buzz. The book, a sequel to her 2020 title *Writers & Lover’s*, stands alone as a compelling story of first love, heartbreak, and later‑life reflection. Its literary depth and emotional resonance earned it a shortlist spot for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction. Critics praise its blend of literary fiction sensibility with classic romance appeal.
This Unique Novel Is Comprised Entirely of Letters – and It’s Just Been Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction
Virginia Evan’s debut novel *The Correspondent*—an epistolary work composed entirely of letters—has been shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. The story follows 73‑year‑old retired lawyer Sybil Van Antwerp as she navigates aging, loss, and a life lived through written...
If You Can’t Wait for Rivals Season 2, You Need to Watch These 5 Addictive TV Shows
Disney+ is expanding its prestige drama slate with *Rivals* season 2, a twelve‑episode continuation of the Jilly Cooper adaptation that earned a 93 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating. The first three episodes drop on May 15, 2026, after the original eight‑part series premiered in...
6 Best Ereaders to Hit Your Reading Goals on the Go
The article curates six top e‑readers for on‑the‑go reading, spanning budget to premium options. Amazon’s Kindle tops the list at roughly $119, while the Kindle Paperwhite commands about $200 for a high‑resolution display. Niche devices like the Onyx Boox Palma 2 Pro...
The Frieda McFadden Books to Read as She Reveals Her True Identity
Frieda McFadden’s thriller catalog has expanded rapidly, beginning with the 2023 bestseller *The Housemaid* and its three sequels, followed by the feminist‑driven *Dear Debbie*, the prison‑set standalone *The Inmate*, and the school‑yard suspense of *The Teacher*. Each novel blends high‑stakes plot...
5 Dua Lipa Book Club Picks that Prove She’s the Queen of Trendsetting Literary Taste
Dua Lipa’s Service95 Book Club pairs the pop star with authors on a monthly podcast, showcasing five diverse titles from 2024 to 2026. Picks include Roxane Gay’s feminist essays, Margaret Atwood’s dystopian classic, David Szalay’s Booker‑winning novel, Vincent Delecroix’s migrant‑crisis novella,...
I’m a Book Critic. This Is a Novel You’ll See Everywhere This Year
Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel *Yesteryear* is set to dominate 2026 literary conversation, with its April release already sparking a fierce 11‑way film‑rights bidding war won by Anne Hathaway. The story follows a trad‑wife influencer who time‑travels from a curated Instagram...
I’ve Read 50 Books in the Last Year, but This Is My Standout Favourite
Florence Knapp’s debut literary novel *The Names* has surged to number two on the Sunday Times bestseller list and earned a 4.18 average rating on Goodreads. The book’s high‑concept structure follows three parallel lives of a boy whose destiny is shaped by the...
Rasputin: Untangling the Man From the Wild and Complicated Myth
Antony Beevor’s new biography, *Rasputin: And the Downfall of the Romanovs*, separates the Siberian mystic’s legend from fact, showing his real influence was largely symbolic. Rasputin’s charisma won Empress Alexandra’s trust, especially after allegedly easing her son Alexei’s haemophilia crises, which...
14 Best New Books to Read in 2026, From Asako Yuzuki to Jennette McCurdy
IndyBest has released its 2026 Best New Books list, featuring fourteen titles across a range of publishers. Highlights include Jennette McCurdy’s “Half My Age,” Ian McEwan’s “What We Can Know,” and Asako Yuzuki’s “Hooked.” The selection spans literary fiction, memoir and genre works, with Fourth Estate...
Sarah J Maas’s Two New ACOTAR Books Are Already Available to Pre-Order
Sarah J. Maas’s two upcoming installments in the A Court of Thorns and Roses saga are now available for pre‑order through Bloomsbury. The titles, continuing the high‑fantasy romance narrative, join an already extensive catalog that includes five novels and a...
IndyBest’s March Book Club Read Is the Buzzy New Novel From Butter Author Asako Yuzuki
Japanese author Asako Yuzuki releases a new novel, the follow‑up to global bestseller Butter, Hooked, blending psychological thriller with social commentary on women’s lives in Japan. The plot follows Eriko, a solitary trading‑company employee, whose obsession with anti‑trad wife blogger...
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IndyBest Book Club Pick The Wedding People Is Different to Any Romcom We’ve Read
Alison Espach’s novel "The Wedding People" unfolds over a six‑day wedding week at a Rhode Island hotel, using flashbacks to reveal decades of the protagonist Phoebe’s emotional history. The story follows Phoebe’s shift from a devastated divorcee to a self‑reinvented...
I’ve Listened to Hundreds of Audiobooks – but These Are My All-Time Favourites
The article lists the top audiobooks to download in 2026, highlighting best‑overall, memoir, romance, kids and new fiction picks, many narrated by high‑profile actors. It notes that UK audiobook revenue jumped a third year‑on‑year, reaching £268 million, and that non‑fiction is...