Explore new releases discussed on podcasts: Hazel Barkworth's 'Drownings,' Ita O'Brien's 'Affection,' Andrew Murray's 'A Newbie's Guide', and Seán Hewitt's 'Open, Paradise'. Themes include relationships and self-discovery.
UK book sales surge! 'Sunrise on the Reaping' reclaims #1. Douglas Murray's 'On Democracies and Death Cults' tops Non-Fiction. Overall market sees strong growth, boosted by children's titles and Waterstones picks.
Lauren Roberts tops UK charts. New releases flood Original Fiction. Romantasy trend continues. Easter-themed books see a sales surge, up 12.3%. Book sales data from Nielsen Bookscan.
“Ava explores humanity’s relationship with nature and climate catastrophe, blending ecological themes with dystopian messages in a way that feels both intimate and urgent.
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