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Our recommendations for Autumn 2025

Books to cosy up with in the colder, darker evenings.

Boy from the North Country by Sam Sussman

A powerful debut novel that goes even deeper than the fascinating mystery of the author’s own paternal lineage with Bob Dylan – offering a tender portrait of the mother that raised him.

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A Call at 4am by Amit Segal

One of Israel’s most acclaimed journalists tells the true stories of 13 prime ministers and the decisions that shaped a nation, capturing the stakes and pressure of political expediency.

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Sculling by Sophie Dumont

A tender and haunting debut poetry collection from Genesis JLF Emerging Writers Alumnus Sophie Dumont, exploring her profound relationship with the River Avon.

Available from Waterstones

The Postcard by Anne Berest

An acclaimed and beloved account of mothers and daughters, family trauma, and intellectual and artistic life, all inspired by a mysterious postcard.

Available from Waterstones

The Genius Myth by Helen Lewis

A sharp and provocative exploration of our fascination with “brilliant” but flawed figures, questioning whether the cult of genius celebrates creativity – or excuses selfishness and exploitation.

Available from Waterstones

Love’s Labour by Stephen Grosz

Compelling and honest new stories of love, desire and heartbreak from the consulting room by the psychoanalyst and Number One bestselling author of The Examined Life.

Available from Waterstones

Carole King by Jane Eisner

An illuminating portrait of the iconic singer-songwriter whose journey from Jewish Brooklyn to global stardom transformed American music and inspired generations.

Available from Waterstones

The White Lady by Helen Fry

A compelling history of two secret British intelligence networks in wartime Belgium, looking at how their courageous agents shaped the course of both World Wars.

Available from Waterstones