Lucy is the founder of The Hope-Filled Family, a ministry encouraging Christian parents, carers and all those investing in the younger generation. She is the author of several books for adults and children, including Busy Family Devotional and the Mighty Girl, Mighty God series. She is mum to four children ages 11 to 16, who arrived by birth and adoption, and is married to Al, a church leader in York, England.

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Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

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A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
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A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

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A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

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Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

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A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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'No one knows more about fermenting'' Davina McCall 
 
‘The master of gut health and intelligent eating' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall 
 
An inspiring guide to the life-changing power of fermentation from world-leading gut scientist and no. 1 bestselling author Tim Spector 
 
From kombucha and kefir to sourdough, miso and coffee, Professor Tim Spector dispels the myths around fermented foods. He explains what fermented foods are, what to look for when buying them, how to make them at home, and why adding simple ferments to everyday meals can transform your gut health and overall well-being. 
 
Blending cutting-edge science with practical, reassuring advice, Ferment shows how small changes to what’s on your plate can make a big difference to your health. 
 
‘By the end of the book, I had jars of kombucha and sauerkraut brewing in my pantry’ New Scientist 
 
‘A super healthy and tasty gift for you and your gut microbiome’ Clare Bailey Mosley 
 
'Fermentation is the original wellness hack - and Tim reminds us that the best health breakthroughs can begin in a jar' Liz Earle

Ferment

The Life-Changing Power of Microbes

Daniel M Davis

‘Astounding. Will change how you think about your body and live your life’ CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN 
‘A great book from a world expert’ TIM SPECTOR 
‘The best book on immune health I have ever read’ ALICE ROBERTS 
 
** A DAILY MAIL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 ** 
 
Is it true that orange juice wards off colds? Are mental health and inflammation really connected? How do we distinguish bogus claims from useful advice – and what can we actually do to support our immune system and stay healthy? 
 
World-leading immunologist Daniel M. Davis cuts through the noise to reveal the truth about our immune system – from the effects of diet, exercise and the microbiome to stress, sleep and old age. In an era of misinformation and marketing slogans, this ground-breaking guide equips us all with the key insights we urgently need to make wiser decisions for our health. 
 
'Utterly absorbing' BILL BRYSON 
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Richard Askwith

'Inspirational' - Observer 
 
A transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older. 
 
Colourful, informative and inspiring, The Race Against Time is a story of cold science and heart-warming resilience; of champions and also-rans; of sprinting centenarians and forty-something super-athletes barely touched by age. Its heroes are experts and enthusiasts - scientists, coaches, runners - from many countries, each with a different story to tell. 
 
This is a book for anyone who has ever felt the healing power of running &ndash; or simply wondered about the effects of ageing. It is both a very personal account of one man's journey from despair to hope, and an exhilarating guide, explaining how timely adjustments to lifestyle and training can slow the progress of physiological decay, while sheer human spirit can, if you are lucky, keep you running happily and healthily, all the way into extreme old age.

The Race Against Time

Adventures in Late-Life Running

Shilpa Ravella

Inflammation has traditionally been thought of as the body's response to injury and foreign microbes. But as the threats we face have evolved, what if it were now the root cause of modern disease? 
 
New science has revealed low-level, smoldering inflammation, simmering quietly and undetected, behind everything from heart disease and cancer to mysterious autoimmune conditions. Hidden inflammation even weakens our immunity and increases the likelihood that our immune system will mount an overwhelming, inappropriate attack against infections. 
 
In this beautifully written story of scientific discovery by a doctor at the forefront of this field, A Silent Fire brings together the science of immunology, nutrition and the microbiome, interwoven with fascinating case studies, to explain what we know of this elusive phenomenon, offering insights into how we can live not only long but well.

A Silent Fire

The Story of Inflammation, Diet and Disease

'Life-changing' DAVINA McCALL 
'A must-read' Dr RUPY AUJLA 
'Fascinating' NIGELLA LAWSON 
'Empowering' LIZ EARLE 
 
**AS HEARD ON THE DIARY OF A CEO PODCAST** 
 
**THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE FOOD FOR LIFE COOKBOOK** 
 
Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat in the age of ultra-processed food has never seemed so complicated. 
Drawing on cutting-edge research and personal insights, Professor Tim Spector offers clear answers in this definitive, easy-to-follow guide to the new science of eating well. 
 
Empowering and practical, Food for Life is nothing less than a new approach to how to eat - for our health and the health of the planet. 
 
‘No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well’ Daily Mail, Books of the Year 
 
'A rigorously academic book that welcomes the layperson with open arms' The Times 
 
** A THE TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR** 
** WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON SPECIAL AWARD **

Food for Life

Your Guide to the New Science of Eating Well

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE LEADING GUT-HEALTH EXPERT, FOUNDER OF ZOE AND AUTHOR OF FOOD FOR LIFE. 
 
**As seen on Channel 4’s What Not to Eat** 
 
This ground-breaking exploration debunks food myths, from what we should be eating for breakfast to whether we should really avoid ultra-processed foods. 
 
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? 
Is there any point in counting calories? 
Is there any evidence that coffee is bad for us? 
 
Through his pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector busts these and many other myths about food. 
 
Spoon-Fed explores the scandalous lack of good science behind many diet plans, official recommendations, miracle cures and ultra-processed foods, and encourages us to rethink our whole relationship with food - not just for our health as individuals, but for the future of the planet. 
 
'Hugely enjoyable' Michael Mosley 
'Illuminating and so incredibly timely' Yotam Ottolenghi 
'This book should be available on prescription' Felicity Cloake 
'Will actually help you decide what to add to your next grocery shop' Bee Wilson, Guardian 
 
Go with your gut. Join the food revolution. 
 
**Tim Spector's number 1 bestselling Food for Life: Your Guide to the New Science of Eating Well is now available in paperback** 
 
**ORDER THE FOOD FOR LIFE COOKBOOK, OUT NOW** 
 
Spoon Fed is the ultimate gift for anyone who wants to eat better and feel better in 2026.

Spoon-Fed

Why almost everything we’ve been told about food is wrong

Shane O'Mara

'Informative and persuasive enough to rouse the most ardent couch pototo' New Scientist 
 
 
Walking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skill. It defines us as a species. 
 
It enabled us to walk out of Africa and to spread as far as Alaska and Australia. It freed our hands and freed our minds. We put one foot in front of the other without thinking – yet how many of us know how we do that, or appreciate the advantages it gives us? In this hymn to walking, neuroscientist Shane O’Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits it confers on our bodies and minds, and urges us to appreciate – and exercise – our miraculous ability. 
 
SUNDAY INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE WEEK 
 
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In Praise of Walking

The new science of how we walk and why it’s good for us

Mireille Guiliano

The bestselling author of French Women Don't Get Fat, Mireille Guiliano offers the perfect combination of delicious, balanced recipes. 
 
French Women Don’t Get Fat was a mould-breaking book that unlocked the secrets of 'The French paradox' and sold well over a million copies worldwide. By letter, by email, in person, readers have inundated Mireille Guiliano with requests for more advice. Her answer: this buoyant book full of advice, ideas and fresh, French recipes for each season.

French Women For All Seasons

A Year of Secrets, Recipes & Pleasure

Experience the joie de vivre with this revolutionary non-diet book that is changing the way women eat and live everywhere 
 
How do French women do it? This is the book that unlocks the simple secrets of 'the French paradox' - how to enjoy food and stay slim and healthy. Classy, chic and expertly well-written, this is the book that we have all been waiting for. It's the ultimate non-diet book; instead, showing how to eat with balance, control and above all pleasure. Eat, like a French woman.

French Women Don't Get Fat

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

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Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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