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Rachel rejoices: The Homemade God makes it with the indies
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Rachel rejoices: The Homemade God makes it with the indies

The latest novel from Rachel Joyce, The Homemade God (Transworld), has ascended to the summit of the Independent Bookshop Top 20, according to the latest data from NielsenIQ BookScan.
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6th February 2026

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  • Editor's Comment:The centre has shifted, but have we?
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The future is written in the margins

The future is written in the margins

by Ted Hodgkinson
Why we’re launching Indie Night at the Southbank Centre.
American Psycho back in the spotlight

American Psycho back in the spotlight

by Natasha Tripney
The revived musical of Bret Easton Ellis’ iconic book feels unnervingly relevant.
Apprenticeships are for everyone

Apprenticeships are for everyone

by Elinor Potts
Publishing needs to ditch old assumptions and embrace the power of apprenticeships.
What The Apprentice candidates got wrong about kids' books

What The Apprentice candidates got wrong about kids' books

by Deborah Maclaren
Writing for children is one of the most misunderstood creative challenges – as an episode of the BBC’s business reality show has now demonstrated
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The future is written in the margins

The future is written in the margins

by Ted Hodgkinson
Why we’re launching Indie Night at the Southbank Centre.

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Rachel rejoices: The Homemade God makes it with the indies
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Rachel rejoices: The Homemade God makes it with the indies

The latest novel from Rachel Joyce, The Homemade God (Transworld), has ascended to the summit of the Independent Bookshop Top 20, according to the latest data from NielsenIQ BookScan.
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Dear Debbie

Dear Debbie

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It Should Have Been You

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Heated Rivalry

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The Housemaid

The Housemaid

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The Wasp Trap

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Cozy Corner

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Learn Like a Lobster

Learn Like a Lobster

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An Offer From a Gentleman

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My Husband's Wife 

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The Names 

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Dear Debbie 

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Rachel rejoices: The Homemade God makes it with the indies
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Rachel rejoices: The Homemade God makes it with the indies

The latest novel from Rachel Joyce, The Homemade God (Transworld), has ascended to the summit of the Independent Bookshop Top 20, according to the latest data from NielsenIQ BookScan.
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Books in the Media: Madeline Cash declared an 'energising' new voice

This week, a debut, two crime novels and a biography of a former UK prime minister made it into the critics’ top picks. 
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Books on BookTok: BookTok not a 'true reflection of who enjoys reading'

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Sophie Anderson returns to the world of The House with Chicken Legs with the sequel
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Sophie Anderson returns to the world of The House with Chicken Legs with the sequel

In the sequel to the author’s beloved bestseller, the titular house starts to behave erratically, and plucky heroine Marinka must travel through magical realms to find out why.

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Dear Debbie retains its place: Freida McFadden’s latest snares its second number one
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Dear Debbie retains its place: Freida McFadden’s latest snares its second number one

Freida McFadden has retained her position atop the Official UK Top 50 for a second consecutive week with her latest thriller, Dear Debbie (Poisoned Pen Press).

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