january 2025: new releases
New Year, New Books! There are some very exciting titles being published in January. We've put together a list below of some of the titles we are looking forward to!
Publication Date: 2nd January 2025
Open When is the much anticipated follow up to the best-selling 'Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?' This is your go-to guide for life’s messy moments, offering support when overwhelm or self-doubt strikes. Packed with letters from Dr. Julie and real-time tools, it provides clarity and practical steps to tackle universal challenges like stress, big decisions, or relationship struggles.
Publication Date: 7th January, 2025
Crime scene cleaner Cora Zeng is haunted by her sister’s unsolved murder and the killer’s chilling last words: bat eater. When a series of unexplained killings in Chinatown begins, Cora suspects someone is targeting East Asian women—and something sinister might be coming for her too.
A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young
Publication Date: 7th January, 2025
Twins James and Johnny Golden shared an unbreakable bond, but when Johnny dies in a tragic accident, James is left utterly alone. Returning to settle his affairs, James uncovers hidden truths about her brother and their past, forcing her to confront love, loss, and the secrets that may be better left buried.
The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan
Publication Date: 9th January, 2025
Cate Kay, the world’s most famous author, has lived her life behind three names and three identities. But as she prepares to reveal the truth about who she really is, Cate must confront the cost of ambition, lost loves, and whether some secrets are too big to forgive. Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim
Publication Date: 9th January, 2025
Once a world-famous prima ballerina, Natalia Leonova’s career ends after a devastating accident, leaving her haunted by pain and past relationships. When a former lover offers her a chance to dance again, she must confront ambition, sacrifice, and the great love that shaped her life.
A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay
Publication Date: 14th January, 2025
Hazel and Fox, ex-serial killers turned suburban parents, left their murderous lifestyle behind for family life. But when Hazel secretly kills again, threatening their safety, she must do whatever it takes to protect her family—and their marriage.
Publication Date: 14th January, 2025
In Berlin’s underground club scene, nineteen-year-old Nila escapes her immigrant upbringing and the shadow of her family’s struggles. When she meets fading American writer Marlowe Woods, his world of artistic possibility clashes with the harsh realities beneath the city’s cosmopolitan surface, forcing her to confront her identity and dreams.
Clever Little Thing by Helena Echlin
Publication Date: 14th January, 2025
Charlotte’s brilliant daughter, Stella, transforms after her babysitter Blanka’s sudden death, eerily adopting Blanka’s personality and habits. Pregnant and desperate, Charlotte becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth, convinced only she can save her daughter from Blanka’s lingering influence.
The House of Frost & Feathers by Lauren Wiesebron
Publication Date: 16th January, 2025
In this stunning Slavic folklore debut, Marisha, desperate to escape the sleeping plague claiming her family, becomes apprentice to the feared Baba Zima. As she delves into the dangerous search for a cure, Marisha uncovers haunting ties between the plague, her family’s past, and her unsettling dreams of a masked ball and a monstrous figure.
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Publication Date: 16th January, 2025
In a hidden Tokyo pawnshop where lost souls trade life choices, Hana Ishikawa wakes to find the shop ransacked, her father missing, and a precious item stolen. Teaming up with a mysterious stranger, she embarks on a magical journey to recover what’s lost, risking everything to confront a secret of her own.
Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami
Publication Date: 16th January, 2025
In a distant future where humans near extinction, survival hinges on interbreeding with alien beings and bioengineered creatures. Spanning geological eons, Under the Eye of the Big Bird explores humanity’s potential end and the traits that define us.
Publication Date: 16th January, 2025
Katarina Shaw’s first love was figure skating, not Heath Rocha, but their connection made them a powerful ice dancing duo. After a shocking incident at the Olympics ends their partnership, ten years later, a tell-all documentary forces Kat to confront her past and reveal the truth behind the scandalous rumours.
And He Shall Appear by Kate van der Borgh
Publication Date: 16th January, 2025
When a first-year student at Cambridge falls under the spell of Bryn Cavendish, a magnetic party boy and skilled magician, he becomes drawn into a world of dangerous allure. As Bryn’s magic grows more sinister, the student must uncover whether Bryn’s charm is truly supernatural or if something darker is at play.
So Thrilled For You by Holly Bourne
Publication Date: 16th January, 2025
Under a scorching heatwave, four old friends reunite for a baby shower that ends in flames—literally. As the police investigate who started the fire, buried tensions and secrets unravel, revealing a shocking truth no one saw coming.
How To Sleep At Night by Elizabeth Harris
Publication Date: 16th January, 2025
Ethan and Gabe, a devoted couple with a daughter, are thrown into turmoil when Ethan announces his plan to run for Congress as a Republican, seeking Gabe's blessing despite their political differences. Meanwhile, Kate, a political reporter, faces a personal crisis when her ex-girlfriend reaches out just as Ethan's controversial campaign puts their family ties to the test.
Publication Date: 16th January, 2025
After her husband's sudden death, Eliza uncovers a devastating lie that shakes her sense of reality and leaves her unsure of how to move forward. But with resilience and newfound friendships, she begins to rebuild her life in 1960s Texas, discovering new possibilities and the strength to face her future. For readers of Elizabeth Strout & Anne Tyler.
Publication Date: 21st January, 2025
It's here!! In the gripping follow-up to Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, Violet Sorrengail ventures beyond Basgiath War College to rally allies and uncover a dangerous truth. With enemies everywhere and a storm on the horizon, she must risk everything to protect her dragons, her home, and those she loves.
Publication Date: 23rd January, 2025
Max, a 30-year-old poet and overpaid tech lawyer, is haunted by dysphoria and failed relationships. After a hospital wake-up call, she vows to change, starting with a stab at heteronormativity through Vincent—a corporate lawyer navigating cultural expectations and his own baggage. As they try to build something real, the ghosts of Vincent's past threaten to upend their fragile connection.
Ask Me Again by Clare Sestanovich
Publication Date: 23rd January, 2025
Sixteen-year-old Eva and Jamie, from different worlds, form a transformative platonic bond after a chance encounter at a hospital. As they grow apart and explore separate paths, their connection continues to shape their understanding of themselves and their beliefs in an increasingly divided world.
The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You by Neko Case
Publication Date: 23rd January, 2025
Neko Case reflects on her journey from a poverty-stricken childhood in rural Washington to becoming a beloved, Grammy-nominated artist. Through sharp prose, she explores her deep connection to music, nature, and the friendships that helped her navigate the challenges of identity and belonging.
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
Margot and her mother live quietly by the forest, luring strangers into their home—Mama feeds them, warms them, and then devours them. But when a charming stray named Eden arrives during a snowstorm, Margot must confront her family’s dark truths, her own desires, and her bid for freedom in this haunting coming-of-age tale.
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
In an isolated Austrian castle, Laura’s solitary life with her ailing father is disrupted by the arrival of the mysterious Carmilla. As their intense friendship deepens, Laura becomes tormented by nightmares and weakening health, leading her to uncover dark secrets about her enchanting companion.
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
Mara dreams of escaping her cramped London flat, and when a windfall lets her find a place of her own, it feels like everything is finally falling into place. But when her boyfriend leaves her and life begins to unravel, she must navigate heartbreak, self-discovery, and a growing obsession with her new neighbours. For fans of Monica Heisey & Dolly Alderton.
We All Come Home Alive by Anna Beecher
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
We All Come Home Alive explores the defining moments that shape a life—grief, love, hunger, and the raw magic of survival. With luminous prose, it offers readers a poignant reflection on resilience and transformation.
The Resurrectionist by A.Rae Dunlap
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
In 1828 Edinburgh, James Willoughby, a penniless medical student, turns to body snatching to fund his surgical studies. Partnering with the dashing Nye MacKinnon, their dangerous work ignites a life-or-death rivalry—and an unexpected romance.
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
When Ciara flees her Dublin home with her two daughters, she’s desperate to escape a life that no longer feels safe. Adrift in a broken housing system and facing her husband’s relentless pursuit, she must find the strength to start over and break free—no matter the cost.
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
She’s a selkie, a waitress, and Odysseus; he’s a chef and a really good man. When he proposes, Hero panics, questioning how to love freely in a world that writes women as supporting characters. Hero is a story about what it means for women to be supporting characters in a world written by men.
Smoke and Ashes: Opium's Hidden Histories by Amitav Ghosh
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
In Smoke and Ashes, Amitav Ghosh traces the opium poppy's profound impact on colonialism, capitalism, and globalisation, revealing how its trade shaped empires, institutions, and his own history. This blend of memoir, history, and travelogue uncovers opium’s role in the rise of global powers and the origins of modern corporate and social structures.
The Book of George by Kate Greathead
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
George is a man of unrealised potential, stuck between ambition and apathy, disappointing himself most of all. The Book of George is a witty and poignant exploration of a life in perpetual limbo, capturing one man’s story and the universal struggle to find purpose.
Instructions for Heartbreak by Sarah Handyside
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
When Katie’s nine-year relationship ends abruptly, she turns to her friends for support, and together they create a "heartbreak handbook" to help her rebuild her life. As they navigate tears, rage, and new beginnings, the guide becomes a lifeline for all four women, each grappling with their own heartaches and doubts.
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
Liam's obsessive control over Cassie's life once pushed her to walk away from their toxic relationship. Two years later, when their paths cross again, Cassie is stronger and in control, but old feelings and tensions resurface.
It Comes from the River by Rachel Bower
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
Three women sense a menacing presence—a creature tied to them, lurking in the shadows and water, drawing nearer. As their lives spiral out of control, the truth of what binds them emerges, forcing them to confront what must be done to break free. It Comes from the River is an unforgettable, uncanny debut about violence, resilience and hope - and the power of women when they work together.
No Place to Bury the Dead by Karina Sainz Borgo
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
In a nameless Latin American country, a plague erases memories, forcing Angustias Romero to flee with her family, only to lose her children. Grieving and trapped in the hallucinatory town of Mezquite, she joins forces with Visitación Salazar to protect a cemetery while navigating a brutal power struggle that blurs the lines between life and death.
The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji
Publication Date: 30th January, 2025
Meet the Valiat women: once prominent in Iran, now scattered and struggling in America. When a family vacation unravels, exposing their fractured lives, they must confront their past and redefine their legacy in a world where they’ve never quite belonged.