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November 2025

In this summer edition of the Readings Monthly our booksellers share their favourite books of the year, we have in-depth recommendations from two senior book buyers, and an excerpt from the podcast interview between Readings chairman Mark Rubbo and the Fiction Book of the Month author Andrew Pippos. Plus, we’re thrilled to celebrate The Readings Prize 2025 winners!

As always, you’ll also find an abundance of new releases and Readings staff reviews, with recommendations to keep you reading all summer long.

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As always, you’ll also find an abundance of new releases and Readings staff reviews, with recommendations to keep you reading all summer long.

There are new books from Maxine Beneba Clarke, Solvej Balle, Melissa Lucashenko, Amy Doak and a monograph on the inimitable Kaylene Whiskey, whose artwork is featured on the cover.

You can also discover more great books and gifts in Readings’ annual Summer Reading Guide, available in our shops and online.