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8 must-read books to curl up with this festive season

December has arrived, and with it the sparkle of Christmas lights and a chill in the air granting us an excuse to stay inside with a good book for company.

8 must-read books to curl up with this festive season

6th Nov 2025

Grace Walker: 'Human connection is everything, it’s what gives the story weight'

30th Oct 2025

How to create romantic tension

16th Oct 2025

Genevieve Marenghi: 'The comedy that I enjoy best is always entwined with darkness'

9th Oct 2025

How to draw on real history to build your fantasy world

7th Oct 2025

Sasha Butler: 'I’m always looking for a love story, or a point of connection between characters'

2nd Oct 2025

Zoe Rankin: 'It’s what you can’t see, and what you don’t know, that truly terrifies'

18th Sep 2025

Heather Davey: 'Know your story and understand the motivations of your characters'

11th Sep 2025

KJ Whittle: 'It's important to strike the right balance between surprising and intriguing the reader'

4th Sep 2025

Bronwyn Rivers: 'Suspense is all about provoking your reader's curiosity'

2nd Sep 2025

Sylvia Leatham: 'I'm fascinated by humans and human relationships'