Beryl wins William Hill Sports Book of the Year
Discover the remarkable life of champion cyclist Beryl Burton, one of the greatest cyclists of all time
Spike and The Greywacke Shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize
Profile dominates the shortlist of the best popular science writing
New releases
A Dog Day
Walter Emanuel
"One of my favourite books of all time… This adorable book is enhanced by wonderful drawings by Cecil Aldin." Jilly Cooper
An Admirable Point
Florence Hazrat
Love it or hate it, the exclamation mark has been with us from Beowulf to the spam email – an enthusiastic history for language lovers!
Conversations from a Long Marriage
Jan Etherington
Based on the hit BBC Radio 4 sitcom starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam
Fabric
Victoria Finlay
A magnificent work of original research, unwinding history through cloth – how we make it, use it and what it means to us
Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide
Christopher McDougall
Bestselling author Christopher McDougall and veteran coach Eric Orton show you how to run the Born to Run way
The Magick of Matter
Felix Flicker
A theoretical physics manual for modern wizards – an irreverent take on serious physics for popular science fans and sci-fi enthusiasts alike.
Blood on the River
Marjoleine Kars
A breathtakingly original history of the slave rebellion that almost changed the face of the Americas
Astonish Me!
Dominic Dromgoole
A book about sensation in the arts by the long-term Globe Theatre artistic director
A Brief History of Pasta
Luca Cesari
Filled with mouth-watering recipes and engrossing tales, this is the story of Italy in ten dishes.
Oddly Informative
Tom Standage
The latest edition in the Economist Explainer series, edited and introduced by Deputy Editor Tom Standage
The BBC
David Hendy
A monumental work of popular history, making the case that the Beeb is as much of a National Treasure as the NHS
The Wordhord
Hana Videen
An entertaining and illuminating collection of weird, wonderful and downright baffling words from the origins of English
The War of Nerves
Martin Sixsmith
A major new history of the Cold War: exploring the conflict through the minds of the people who lived it
The Book of Phobias and Manias
Kate Summerscale
A captivating A-Z compendium of our fears and obsessions by the bestselling author of The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher
The Good Drinker
Adrian Chiles
Discover the unsung pleasures of drinking in moderation, with one of Britain's most engaging broadcaster and columnists
The Library
Arthur der Weduwen
Princes, collectors, bookworms and thieves: the extraordinary story of the library, from Alexandria to the age of Google
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Bestsellers and Classics
Butler to the World
Oliver Bullough
Sunday Times bestselling author Oliver Bullough reveals the scandalous reality of Britain's new position in the world
House Arrest
Alan Bennett
Reflections on Covid and confinement from the unparalleled pen of Alan Bennett
The Artist's Way
Julia Cameron
'I love it. A practical, spiritual, nurturing book.' – Russell BrandSince its first publication, The Artist's Way has inspired the genius…
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism
Shoshana Zuboff
THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSurveillance Capitalism: A new phase in economic history in which private companies and governments track your every…
SPQR
Mary Beard
Mary Beard on Ancient Rome: Britain's favourite classicist lifts the lid on the Roman Empire. A major new BBC TV series presented by the author s…
Born to Run
Christopher McDougall
'A fascinating and inspiring true adventure story … destined to become a classic.' Ranulph FiennesA New York Times bestseller and word of…