Super Thursday: our picks from the biggest book day of the year

The first Thursday in October is always the busiest time of year in publishing – the day more books come out than on any other. But this year is extra special given the huge backlog of titles that were put on hold due to the coronavirus lockdown.

But now, with bookshops finally open again and Christmas fast approaching, a rush of new hardbacks, paperbacks and e-books is set to hit the shelves today – from David Attenborough's hotly awaited memoir to Jeanette Winterson's retelling of Hansel and Gretel for the climate crisis.

So here, without fear or favour, are 25 brilliant books Penguin is contributing to this autumn's publishing feast.

And here are some great books published way back on the last Super Thursday, which took place in September.