Where did the Coronavirus outbreak originate and was the pandemic predicted?Did aliens help to build the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza, and what were they trying to tell us?Is the food industry colluding to make us addicted to sugar?Prepare yourself for some startling revelations on these topics and many more in this updated and expanded compendium of the world’s scariest and strangest conspiracy theories. Leaving no stone unturned, it delves into such conundrum...

An uplifting collection of real-life stories of the rebels, resistance fighters, saboteurs, escapees and survivors who held on to hope through the horrors of the HolocaustWhen Auschwitz was liberated in 1945, after the horror of one of history's greatest atrocities, the world rejoiced. Although seven thousand people had survived this ordeal, the camp had also been witness to countless others who had resisted, sabotaged and even escaped from their captors. Some foug...

From the author of Alys, Always and Her'The perfect lesson in backstabbing. Bitchy, sly and twisty' Claire Fuller'Brilliant, clever, such a pleasure to read' Marian Keyes'A one-sitting read steeped in tension and unease' RedIf someone wants to be seen - and oh, how they want to be seen - then someone has to watch.Ruth is alone, unnoticed and at a los...

Brought to you by Penguin.A landmark exploration of women-led communities worldwide and what they can teach us about new ways to live, think and govern, from BBC global correspondent Megha Mohan.Society isn’t working for women - or any of us.But what if the rules were different?Imagine a world in which women have all the power. A world in which they work together to shape their societies and...

Brought to you by Penguin.'Trinity' was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. This exceptional book - Trinity - tells the story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of the security services in Britain, the USA and USSR.Against the background of pre-war Nazi Germany, the Second World War and the following Cold War, the book...

'Gripping and essential reading' - TIM SPECTOR'A compelling true crime story' - THE NEW YORK TIMES'Strips away the lies to show what's really happening in the world' - OLIVER BULLOUGH'Totally compelling' - ELIZABETH KOLBERTPlastic is everywhere in our daily lives. But the companies making it - oil and petrochemical giants like ExxonMobil and INEOS - are hiding in plain sight. Becaus...

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, April 2026JUST ONE THING VOLUME TWO brings together 40 brand new tips for a healthy lifestyle that are easy to implement and scientifically proven to improve your health and wellbeing.Each chapter brings to life these new, quick, easy and often unexpected hacks which can improve your health through simple diet, fitness, and lifestyle changes.For example, did you know that:- Eating t...

'A relatable story told with verve and expertly sprinkled with tension' Daily MailOne summer's day. Two families. Countless secrets . . .Kate is new to the idyllic village of Fletching. She's determined this move will be a fresh start for her family, though she misses her old life.Melody has it all: she's as beautiful as her house, with a wealthy husband and two beloved children. But she'd love a friend she can rely on....

'This summer's must-read thriller' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Thrilling, unpredictable and totally absorbing' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Deliciously unsettling' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Hope, Ash, and Caro met at an online book club. Over the past two years, they've been there for each other in every way - except in person. When each of their lives reach a crossroads, they decide to meet in real life at the gorgeous Sonnet Resort at...

'An outstanding cosy crime debut' JANICE HALLETT'Uncork this sparkling delight and quaff deep. With high notes of comedy, suspense and fruity characterisation Olly Smith's debut is instantly addictive' BEN ELTON'Olly Smith brings his legendary nose to detecting dark and troubling notes in the vinous twittens of Lewes'REVEREND RICHARD COLESIn an idyllic Sussex town, murder is ferment...

*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK, FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2025, SCOTSMAN BOOKS OF 2025, COUNTRY LIFE BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2025*'Packed with anecdote and colour, it's a surprisingly touching portrait of the countries' - Financial Times, Best Books of 2025'An insightful and engaging reflection on the appeal of the ancient' - The Times'I'm a card-carrying admirer of Peter Ross' - Robert Macfarla...

Read by the author, David Epstein.‘Masterful’ – Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again**‘Wonderful’ – Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of GritHow to do more with less and use limits to stimulate creativity, innovation and collaboration, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Range.**We live in a world that reveres limitless possibilities. We are constantly told to keep our op...