Books of the Month January 2025

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Start off the new year with our January books selection and win them all in our competitioin.

Gillian McAllister's thriller is full of twists and surprises, and Leah Konen's will grip you from the beginning to the end. Lisa Carter takes us on a journey of love and resllience from Camp Bastion to England and AS Webb takes us back in time to Greek mythology. For those wanting to eat less meat there's Heather Whinney's slow cooker vegetarian book and if you need to shed a few Christmas pounds Laura Meyer has the answer.

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Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister.  It’s Camilla’s first day back at work and her daughter’s first day at nursery. But husband Luke is nowhere to be seen. The only trace of him is an unfinished note. Camilla tries to put it out of her mind; there must be a rational explanation. At work, there are welcomes back, and too many distractions. Then it starts. Breaking news: there's a hostage situation developing in London. The police arrive: Luke is caught up in it. But he isn't a hostage. Luke - doting father, successful writer, enthusiastic runner and eternal optimist - is the gunman. What Camilla does next is crucial. Because only she knows what the note he left behind says, and the clues it might hold.

Published in Hardback by Michael Joseph. 30th January 2025 £16.99. Pre-order here

The Woman in Room 13 by Leah Konen. An isolated motel. A body in the snow. A killer lying in wait. When Kerry arrives to start a new job as the caretaker of a remote motel in the Catskills, she’s excited for a fresh start. But she quickly realises that something is very wrong. Her room is full of the previous caretaker’s belongings, and it looks like she was trying to leave in a hurry. And then, Kerry sees it, the trails of blood. The hand reaching out from the snow. Confused and scared, in the midst of a snowstorm, Kerry goes out to seek help. When the police arrive, though, things go from bad to worse. Because the body has disappeared. But the killer is still out there

Published in Paperback by Penguin. 30th January 2025. £9.99. Pre-order here

Six Poppies by Lisa Carter. Afghanistan, 2007. Carl meets Sarah, a nurse, at Camp Bastion and they feel an instant connection. But she’s the girlfriend of his fellow soldier, Danny, so he pledges to keep his distance. Finally back in England, Carl vows to never forget those who didn't make it home, honouring each of them with a tattoo of a poppy. While many miles away, Sarah tries to forget the man she swore to leave behind. But when Carl and Sarah are thrown back together, it’s clear that both of them are broken. But do the scars of what they went through run too deep, or is there a chance they can find happiness again, together.

Published in Paperback by Penguin. 30th January 2025. £9.99. Pre-order here

Daughter of Chaos by AS Webb. In Ancient Greece, the Twelve Gods demand the ultimate tribute, food, treasure and human sacrifice. Some mortals cling to a desperate prophecy of one who’ll come to set them free, but few believe it. When Danae, a fisherman's daughter, eats a mysterious golden apple, suddenly, her life unravels and a strange and dangerous path unfolds before her. Chased from her home, she neither understands nor fully controls her future. One which will find Danae walking the winding roads of heroes. There, she encounters and befriends the mighty demi-god, Heracles. Together, they will seek out monsters to battle.

Published in Hardback by Michael Joseph. 16th January 2025. £18.99. Pre-order here

The Green Slow Cooker by Heather Whinney. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking to add more veggies to your diet, this recipe book has something for everyone - packed full of nutrition and flavour! The slow cooker is the ultimate one-pot, hands-off way to make everyday delicious. From pot to table, cooking in the slow cooker is minimal effort for maximum flavour with all ingredients thrown together in one pot and cooked low and slow. Warming, hearty, and indulgent. From light summer meals to cosy winter comforts, this book makes eating more vegetables simple and delicious all year round.

Published in Hardback by Michael Joseph. 9th January 2025. £22.00. Pre-order here

Slimming Kitchen Secrets by Laura Meyer. It might sound too good to be true, but recipe creator Laura Meyer, a Weight Watchers Ambassador and Gold Member, discovered that the key to losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is eating food that you truly look forward to. By getting smart about ingredients and portions, and making just a few simple tweaks to her cooking, Laura found a way to eat fabulous low-calorie meals every day without feeling like she was missing out, while also feeding her growing family. Laura lost 52lbs and in this book she shares her secrets, revealing the best recipes that have helped her maintain her weight ever since.

Published in Hardback by Michael Joseph. 2nd January 2025. £22.00. Order here

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