Join us for a series of fabulous events with much-loved broadcaster and author fearne cotton as we celebrate and discuss her quirky and compassionate debut novel, Scripted. Details here: bit.ly/3xZYk37

Just announced, the 2024 Arthur C. The Arthur C. Clarke Award shortlist! Discover the nominees here: bit.ly/4dAx3Vt

Have you had a chance to check out An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi?
‘An epic, sweeping history of the oldest inhabited continent on the planet, told through the lives of Africans themselves!’

Out now! From bestselling author Bridget Collins comes THE SILENCE FACTORY, a breathtaking tale of a man whose search for silence leads him into a world on the edge of time and magic... bit.ly/3wlnuci

'If the first novel you write is memoir and the second fiction... then I suppose I have some explaining to do.'

Samuel Burr shares the inspiration behind his brilliant debut which celebrates the kinship that can form across generational divides: bit.ly/3wly96O

'Each book delivers pulse-pounding action, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes that will keep readers hooked from beginning to end'

On the blog, Abir Mukherjee selects his favourite thrillers that deal in the theme of terrorism: bit.ly/3UxLNMb

Out now! This gripping entry in the Darkland Tales series of fictional retellings finds the mighty Val McDermid interpret the story of Lady Macbeth with searing feminist power: bit.ly/4a9IEId

These are just a few of the new books we received in store this week!

I know which ones I have my eye on, what about you?

#Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang is out in PB today and doesn’t she look stunning! One of my favourite books of last year, I highly recommend you pop in and grab one, especially as we have (limited) lovely freebies to give away when you do!

Alan Murrin's debut novel has drawn plaudits from Gillian Anderson, Gabriel Byrne, Louise Kennedy and many more. He visited @waterstonespicc to introduce his portrait of rural Ireland on the cusp of change and to share 3 novels that inspired him. The Coast Road: bit.ly/44xOW2W

Casting light on both famous and little-known cultural events and figures, this highly educational volume from renowned historian David Olusoga and his siblings is a treasure trove of information on Black history. Find the Signed Edition here: bit.ly/4dxjtC7

Last year, 100 billion garments were produced, most made from oil, 30% of which were not even sold. In his new book Patrick Grant shows how living with fewer, better-quality things would make us happier and help local communities thrive. For more, buy Less: bit.ly/4brH3hT

Are you ready to solve another murder?

New Murdle is out now!

The lovely Margaret McDonald popped in to sign copies of her YA book Glasgow Boys, make sure you grab your copy before they’re gone!

There are now signed copies of the 6th Rebecca Connolly thriller in Waterstones Braehead. Grab 'em while you can!
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I’m currently reading this new TikTok sensation, Collide by Bal Khabra, and if you like your romance with a big side of spice, this should definitely be on your summer reading list!

Publishing on 14th May.

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From fantastical middle-grade adventures to adorable picture books for the very young, discover what treats lie in store for junior bookworms this May: bit.ly/3QlzAIX

From a collection of spine-tingling new stories from Stephen King to the extraordinary memoir from a Hollywood legend, here are the very best books coming this May: bit.ly/3WbTqdy

The most anticipated book of 2023 is out now in paperback. You can purchase the Waterstones exclusive edition online and in store with the bonus first chapter of R.F. Kuang’s new novel, Katabasis!

'What will the literature of climate collapse look like?'

On the blog, Paul Cooper takes a fascinating look at how poetry and collapse have gone hand in hand throughout history: bit.ly/44lOvsq