What's your favourite fictional pooch? We have a paw-fect selection of books featuring our canine friends to celebrate #InternationalDogDay. Sniff out a treat of a read: lovereading.co.uk/blog/waggy-tal…

It's the end of August and as we head into September we're looking ahead to the new titles coming soon. Explore some of the fiction and non-fiction books we'll be sharing in the coming weeks, get your pre-orders in and support UK schools as you shop: l8r.it/pI5n

Our #StaffPicks for this week includes new releases, engaging reads, fascinating thrillers and beautiful new almanacs. Explore extracts, reviews and more recommendations: lovereading.co.uk/genres/lrwks/w… Head of Zeus Octopus Publishing Bedford Square Publishers Piatkus Books John Murray Press Orion Publishing

Cracking read. Well deserved Victoria

Grief is the price we pay for love and on #GriefAwarenessDay (30th August) we're resharing out collection of non-fiction reads that offer comfort, understanding and support during difficult times of grief. Read more: l8r.it/mXUC

We have a signed copy of Local by Alastair Humphreys to give away. One of the Wainwright Prize shortlist, it's a celebration of curiosity and time outdoors. Find out how to enter now: l8r.it/TlvK London Mountain Film Festival Eye Books

From a Far and Lovely Country "The most gorgeous addition to a series where differences are celebrated and kindness championed." Liz Robinson, Expert Reviewer by A. McCall Smith, Abacus Books Out in paperback, order your copy now: l8r.it/9hXD

"This work of fiction is based on true events and highlights the difficulties faced by women." Liz Robinson, Expert Reviewer The Maiden of Florence by Katherine Mezzacappa, Fairlight Books Read the full review and order your copy: l8r.it/DgV5

In anticipation of the The Wainwright Prize announcement in one week, we met up with some of our favourite writers in the running. Click to read more, discover reviews and listen to podcasts generously shared with us by London Mountain Film Festival: lovereading.co.uk/blog/meet-our-…

Fire Weather by John Vaillant, Sceptre Books "The dramatic true story of an unprecedented wildfire bearing down on a city." Greg Hackett, Expert Reviewer Read the review and listen to the podcast: l8r.it/crhA

"The beautiful 2025 incarnation of this landmark month-by-month almanac features a fascinating focus on ancient astronomy." Joanne Owen Expert Reviewer The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 by Lia Leendertz Octopus Publishing Reconnect with the seasons: l8r.it/FLeb

Feast your eyes on paperback releases, the latest from Mma Ramotswe, sweeping historical tales, captivating crime and piercing memoir in this week's #StaffPicks. Explore the selection: l8r.it/nwZs Aries Fiction Aria Fiction Bedford Square Publishers Picador Books Abacus Books

Bothy by Kat Hill William Collins Books "A beautiful book for anyone interested in Scotland, history, or the simple yet profound experience of seeking shelter in the wild. It’s one for your rucksack." Greg Hackett, Expert Reviewer Find out more: l8r.it/GKf3

"A compelling and movingly honest memoir of childhood abuse and recovery." Joanne Owen, Expert Reviewer This Isn't Love by Hope Daniels with Ann Cusack, Mirror Books Read our full review and order: l8r.it/DeS8

We couldn't agree more here at LoveReading4Kids and LoveReading4Schools LoveReading. It's critical that children have access to a diverse and inclusive bookshelf so they can read, learn, question, and access information.

Rural by Rebecca Smith, William Collins Books "A beautifully thoughtful book, in equal parts memoir, a love letter to our countryside, and examination of what the future holds for rural life." Liz Robinson, Expert Reviewer Discover more: l8r.it/kJgl

"Spellbinding and smart, measured and fierily evocative, Six Lives is an immensely satisfying achievement." Joanne Owen, Expert Reviewer Six Lives by Lavie Tidhar, Apollo, Head of Zeus Click to read an opening extract before you buy: l8r.it/4NrB

Local by Alastair Humphreys, Eye Books "This wonderful, beautiful, fascinating planet is here, all around us, hiding in plain view." Greg Hackett, Expert Reviewer Read the review, listen to a podcast, enter our competition: l8r.it/V2tF

"A twisty tale of deception and murder, told against the backdrop of a strict Mormon community in Utah." Maureen Stapleton, Expert Reviewer The Dark Within Them by Isabelle Kenyon (Kenyon Author Services - Book PR), Fly on the Wall Press Perfect Autumn reading, order your copy and get 10% off now: l8r.it/lsR9

"Two very different women - one upstairs, one downstairs - face the challenges of a country at war in this sweeping historical tale." Maureen Stapleton Expert Reviewer The Girls Who Dared to Love by Diney Costeloe Aria Fiction Shop and support UK schools: l8r.it/ivhS