January is a time for fresh starts, and this month’s new releases set the tone for a compelling year of reading.
From immersive fantasy and high-stakes thrillers to thoughtful memoirs, cultural histories and cookbooks designed for real life, January’s lineup spans genres, voices and ideas.
Dawn of the Firebird
For fans of The Poppy War, She Who Became the Sun and The Will of the Many, a breathtaking fantasy novel about the daughter of an overthrown emperor from an exciting new voice.
Eight Million Ways to Happiness
An immersive journey through Japan’s ancient spiritual traditions, and how they can help bring us comfort and happiness today.
The Last Encore
A sweltering, claustrophobic Australian thriller where a former band reunite for a one-night-only show on a private island… but not everyone is there to enjoy the music.
The Bourne Revenge
The new international spy thriller in the world-famous Jason Bourne series from the world of Robert Ludlum.
Pick a Colour
From prize-winning author Souvankham Thammavongsa comes a razor-sharp, revelatory novel about loneliness, love, labour and class.
Poppy Cooks: The Actually Delicious One Pot
No.1 bestselling author Poppy O’Toole brings you the ultimate on-pot cookbook, packed with recipes that are fuss-free, flavour-packed… and actually delicious!
Still Bobbi
Legendary entrepreneur Bobbi Brown shares her personal story of invention and reinvention in her captivating first memoir.
Nymph
A thriller, a love story and a dynamic examination of class, violence and connection.
Breaking Awake
Part Chasing the Scream, part How to do Nothing – Breaking Awake is a riveting journey into the world of modern drug use and the global mental health crisis, and a search for reasons and answers.
Henry V
A brand-new life of England’s greatest king from our best-selling medieval historian.
I Want to Die but I Still Want to Eat Tteokbokki
The sequel to the phenomenal Korean Bestseller.
Whether you’re easing back into routine, planning your next book club pick or looking for a standout read to begin the year with purpose, these new releases offer plenty to dive into.
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