PRESSURE DROP: a deep dive into reggae’s explosive 1970s evolution
John Masouri’s Pressure Drop charts reggae’s journey from Jamaican roots to global acclaim, with insights into legends like Lee Perry.
Books
Whether it's paperback, hardback or audio, we’ve got it covered when it comes to all the best new writers, authors and book releases.
NEVER UNDERSTOOD: up close & personal with THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN
The Jesus And Mary Chain's early days are well-documented in Ben Thompson's assisted oral history of the band with plenty of honesty and deadpan humour.
THE NIGHT OF BABA YAGA: a gory, fast-paced thriller you won’t forget
Akira Otani’s The Night Of Baba Yaga is a sharp, violent narrative about loyalty and power. Fans of Tarantino and John Wick will love this queer action-packed novel.
THIS STOLEN LAND: MARSHA O’MAHONY’s powerful tribute to the Gwent levels
Marsha O’Mahony’s This Stolen Land showcases the ecological and cultural significance of the Gwent Levels, weaving together history and personal stories.
MUNICHS: a gripping retelling of the 1958 Munich air disaster
Explore David Peace’s intense reexamination of the Munich air disaster in Munichs, where football history meets human resilience.
MEDUSA OF THE ROSES weaves an intimate tale of queer love and peril
Navid Sinaki’s Medusa of the Roses is a gripping queer love story set against the backdrop of Tehran’s urban networks and mythic allegory.
GILLIAN ANDERSON collects anonymous women’s sexual fantasies in WANT
Gillian Anderson collects women's anonymous sexual fantasies for new book Want, which will rock many a household.
Espionage & intrigue: the familiar thrills of WILLIAM BOYD’s GABRIEL’S MOON
William Boyd’s Gabriel’s Moon offers a thrilling espionage tale set in the Cold War era, blending classic spy elements with a compelling plot.
Facing our fears: how FEEDING THE MONSTER explores horror’s power in a chaotic world
After a decade of perpetual, often existential threats, horror fan Anna Bogutskaya asks in her book Feeding The Monster: what can the genre do to truly scare us anymore?
ELAINE: semi-fictitious novel from WILL SELF unpicks infidelity in 50s America
Will Self’s semi-fictitious Elaine is an examination of his mum’s wandering eye and rapidly fracturing psyche in 1950s America.
Finding wisdom in verse: DAI GEORGE’s HOW TO THINK LIKE A POET
Right now, the world appears to be a dark and dangerous place of little joy. Dai George’s How To Think Like A Poet, may offer respite for its readers.
JUST ABOUT COPING: real-life insight into the world of therapy by DR. NATALIE CAWLEY
Just About Coping covers Natalie Cawley's time as a trainee therapist undergoing therapy herself, making for an emotional rollercoaster of laughter and tears.
THE LIFE IMPOSSIBLE: an uneven but suspenseful mystery from MATT HAIG
That Matt Haig is a competent writer isn’t in dispute, but The Life Impossible doesn’t have the same emotional resonance as his earlier works.
THE HOTEL AVOCADO: brilliantly crafted book sequel from BOB MORTIMER
The Hotel Avocado is a strong follow-up to its predecessor, delightfully lending itself to Bob Mortimer’s humour and skill with writing.
THE ART OF NOT EATING: a critical exploration of fasting and female oppression
Jessica Hamel-Akré’s The Art Of Not Eating is a book which readers might call critical and poignant, “especially right now”.
New poetry for August: dancing sea urchins, Norfolk Broads and fat cuckoo chicks
For her late-summer coverage of the best new poetry, Mab Jones selects new releases from Jane Hirshfield, Nisha Ramayya, Lorcán Black and Matt Howard.
CONCERNING THE FUTURE OF SOULS: a curious examination of the inevitable by JOY WILLIAMS
A brief 176 pages make up Concerning The Future Of Souls: 99 Stories Of Azrael, a curious examination of the role of archangel Azrael by Joy Williams.
Crypto horror short stories galore in debut collection, YOU WILL GROW INTO THEM
Malcolm Devlin's debut short story collection You Will Grow Into Them has been recirculated, much to the delight o crypto-horror fans.
TAYLOR SWIFT-inspired queer historical romance gets spicy second instalment: YOU’RE THE PROBLEM, IT’S YOU
The second instalment of a Taylor Swift-inspired novel duology, You’re The Problem, It’s You is a gorgeous romance, faultlessly written, with just the right amount of spice.
SUSIE DENT brings her wordsmith skills to first whodunnit novel, GUILTY BY DEFINITION
With Guilty By Definition, Susie Dent has brought her formidable knowledge of the English language into the world of fiction for the first time.
MILF: PALOMA FAITH memoir is fearless, graphic & gregarious
In MILF, mum, music maker, and marvellously entertaining and effervescent pop person Paloma Faith dips her pen into the ink well of writing a book rather than a song.
In RARE SINGLES, BENJAMIN MYERS explores music & redemption in a new light
Former music journalist Benjamin Myers' latest novel, Rare Singles explores music's unique capacity to unlock memory, unite and heal.
Tracing the complete history of WITCHES & WITCH HUNTS in new bewitching book
Let cunning, well-crafted prose cast a spell on you in Phil Carradice's engaging and extremely well-written book, Witches & Witch Hunts Through The Ages.
ARTIFICE: take a thrilling journey through Paris with CLAIRE BEREST’s electric writing
Claire Berest’s eighth book Artifice is a glowing, cinematic thriller, propelled throughout by zippy, electric writing.