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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! 

Announcing the 2023 Ideas Prize longlist

Discover the 10 longlisted authors and their submissions

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

Festive Gift Guide 2023

Discover book recommendations for all the family this festive season!

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.

A packshot of How The Tricolor Got Its Stripes by Dmytro Dubilet is laid against a green background.

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.

Black History Month Spotlight

Dive into three eye-opening reads by Black female authors

Autumn Reads

Discover this autumn's engaging non-fiction - from Mary Beard to Emma Dabiri

How to be a Renaissance Woman: Read an Extract

Unpack the origins of beauty ideals

Summer Reading

Discover this season's must-reads, from remarkable histories to charming compendiums

Adrian Chiles’ The Good Drinker: read an extract

The handbook on how to drink less

Divided: Orwell Prize Nomination

Divided by Annabel Sowemimo is a finalist for the Orwell Prize for Political Writing

Andrew Franklin stepping back from running Profile Books

Rebecca Gray will take over as Managing Director.

George: Read an Extract

Meet the mischievous and charming magpie George