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‘Suddenly, it was everywhere’: why some books become blockbusters overnight

Whether it’s through TikTok buzz, celebrity endorsements or good old-fashioned word of mouth, some titles enjoy a second, more powerful, life. But what unites them – and is there a formula for this type of success?

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The books predicting the need-to-know health trends of 2026

From ditching weight loss jabs to finding natural solutions for the menopause – there are a raft of books moving the conversation on health and wellbeing forward in the New Year

The Independent UK

Romance-mystery debut novel wins Waterstones Book of the Year

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Lucy Steed’s debut novel named as Waterstones Book of the Year

A romantic-mystery debut novel, The Artist by Lucy Steeds, set against the sun-drenched backdrop of southern France, has been crowned the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year.

The Independent UK

The Artist by Lucy Steeds wins Waterstones book of the year

The debut novel took the top prize while The Café at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please was named children’s book of the year

The Guardian - UK

Debut novel set in sun-soaked southern France wins Waterstones Book of the Year

Set across a Provencal summer in 1920, Lucy Steeds’ The Artist follows an enigmatic painter, his niece and a British journalist.

Evening Standard

Met Police carries out UK's largest-ever crackdown on shoplifting gangs as 32 arrested

Officers carried out raids at 120 shops in the capital suspected of purchasing items stolen from major retailers

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Best mid-year diaries for 2025/26

Find the perfect mid-year diary to jumpstart your planning for 2025/26. Explore Saskia Kemsley’s curated selection with options across price brackets

Evening Standard

Waterstones opens 10 new stores a year as younger adults embrace reading

Bookshop chain says people are keen to escape their screens and says rise in sales is partly down to BookTok

The Guardian - UK

Sturgeon: ‘Witch-hunt’ MSPs investigating me were being directed by Salmond

The ex-Scotland first minister made the claims in her new book, which was released early on Monday after being slated to hit book shelves on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly goes on sale ahead of publication date

The former first minister’s autobiography was on shelves in at least two Glasgow branches of Waterstones on Monday.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon's book on sale 3 days before release – Waterstones issue statement

NICOLA Sturgeon's memoir has gone on sale three days due to an “exclusive” deal with Waterstones.

The National (Scotland)

Waterstones Piccadilly event descends into 'hell on earth' as readers blast 'dangerous' overcrowding

Waterstones apologised to customers after a raft of complaints about the event at its flagship store

Evening Standard

‘A novel to be swept away by’: Lucy Steeds wins Waterstones debut fiction prize for The Artist

Judges praised the novel, set in 1920s Provence, for its ‘atmospheric, sensory prose’ and described Steeds as ‘an exciting new voice’

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Gifts for teachers, picked by teachers: 34 ideas they’ll genuinely love

We asked teachers for their all-time favourite end-of-year gifts, from the surprisingly useful to the deeply meaningful

Evening Standard

I’ve read 24 books this year, and these are the ones to buy for Prime Day 2025

Literary prices have been slashed for the annual summer sales extravaganza, and this bookworm curated a selection of the best

Evening Standard

TV star Selina Scott ‘shattered and traumatised’ after violent daylight mugging by gang in central London

The former ITV News at Ten anchor was targeted near a Waterstones bookshop in Piccadilly

The Guardian - UK

Waterstones debut fiction prize 2025 shortlist announced

Six ‘inspiring new voices’ made the list, which features a Saltburn-style summer holiday and a Swedish bestseller

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Evening Standard

Prolific shoplifter stole Peppa Pig games and Traitors cards in £3,000 theft campaign against Waterstones

Paul Mangal stole over £3,000 worth of books, toys, and board games over an extended period from his local Waterstones

The Independent UK

WH Smith: History of the retailer as brand exits UK high street

Historic retailer WH Smith has quit the UK high street after 233 years.

The Guardian - UK

The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods wins Waterstones children’s book prize

Mikey Please’s book inspired by game family played during lockdown, while Carlos Sánchez and Nathanael Lessore win for young readers and teens categories

The National (Scotland)

Sir David Murray to disclose untold Rangers story in tell-all autobiography

David Murray to reveal untold Rangers story in tell-all autobiography

The Independent UK

Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlist spotlights stories of neurodiversity and palaces filled with dumplings

Shortlist features complex topics including children living in care, anxiety, and neurodiversity

The Guardian - UK

Dave Crook obituary

Other lives: Bookseller, writer and editor of the cultural magazine Out of the Circle

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of romantasy fans make midnight dates with new Rebecca Yarros novel

Bookshops staged late-night parties – with fancy dress, quizzes and cakes – to launch the third instalment of novelist’s Empyrean series, Onyx Storm

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