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Collared: Read an Extract
How did dogs come to be our closest companions? This lively new history tells the story of man's closest friend.
Summer Reading List
Discover the essential non-fiction books to pack in your suitcase this holiday season
Election Reading List
With the general election rapidly approaching, we encourage reading through the chaos with our expert authors
Profile and Murdle Win Big at the Nibbies
We are ecstatic from our night at the British Book Awards, where Profile won Independent Publisher of the Year and Murdle took home Book of the Year
Announcing the 2023 Ideas Prize shortlist
We spotlight the four proposals shortlisted for this highly-regarded prize
All That She Carried Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize For Non-Fiction
Tiya Miles' poignant and eye-opening history of three generations of Black women is recognised by the inaugural prize
Profile Spring Reading
With the long weekend approaching, it’s time to turn our attention to Spring and with that a whole host of new reading opportunities. We’ve drawn up a list of books that make perfect company for the Easter weekend and the season beyond.
Murdle is Shortlisted for a Nibbie!
We're thrilled to announce that Murdle, the bestselling murder mystery puzzle book by G. T. Karber, has been shortlisted for the Book of the Year Nibbie award in the Lifestyle & Illustrated Non-fiction category!
Little Englanders: Who were the real Peaky Blinders?
What was the monkey parade? And who were the real Peaky Blinders of Edwardian Birmingham?
Exhausted: Read an Extract
A burnout coach's transformative insights on exhaustion, from ancient wisdom to modern life
Murdle is the UK’s #1 Christmas Bestseller
We are thrilled to announce mystery puzzle book sensation Murdle by G. T. Karber is 2023’s official Christmas number one bestseller, ending the year on a fantastic high note.
Murdle is the Waterstones Gift of the Year
The murder mystery puzzle sensation is the perfect present for all the family this Christmas
Profile Titles Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year
Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard and Murdle Vol. 1 by G. T. Karber have been shortlisted for the prestigious prize.
How the Tricolor Got Its Stripes: Read an Extract
Starting with flags that we know, this captivating history explains the origins and hidden meanings of flags, taking a chatty but always entertaining path through this universal subject.
Irresistible: Read an Extract
The psychology and biology behind what we find cute, and how cuteness has shaped cultures around the world.