The Girl Who Couldn’t Lie by Radhika Sanghani

Award-winning author Radhika Sanghani’s first children’s book is now available in hardback with Lerner in the US! This fun and heartfelt story centers around twelve-year-old Priya Shah, a girl who lies to keep up appearances and avoid disappointing anyone. But when Priya puts on a magical bangle left by her grandmother, she’s unable to tell anything but the truth. From admitting she hates her dad’s cooking to spilling her best friends’ secrets, Priya’s life quickly spirals out of control. Can she learn to balance honesty with kindness and avoid hurting the people she cares about?

Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson

The second novel by New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, Charmaine Wilkerson, publishes in the UK with Michael Joseph.

In this moving tale, the daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom.

Good Dirt was selected as SheReads’ Most Anticipated Historical Fiction’s of 2025.

Lord of the Empty Isles by Jules Arbeaux

Arbeaux’s debut adult sci-fi novel, Lord of the Empty Isles, is now available in paperback across the UK with Hodderscape. Perfect for fans of found families and queer-platonic relationships, the story follows Remy, who seeks revenge on his brother’s killer, Idrian, by casting a death curse—a withering—that unexpectedly rebounds onto him. Now, Remy must team up with Idrian to slow the curse’s deadly effects. As he learns that Idrian is the sole provider of life-saving supplies for thousands, Remy faces an impossible dilemma: to break the curse, he must kill the witherer. But can he? With everything on the line, Remy’s quest for revenge becomes a fight for survival.

Mongrel by Hanako Footman

Mongrel, a shortlisted Waterstones Debut Prize novel, is now available in paperback, published by Footnote Press in the UK. This literary masterpiece weaves together the interconnected lives of three women, exploring themes of desire, isolation, belonging, and, ultimately, hope. Through shifting narratives, Mongrel uncovers a rich, complex web of emotions that leave a lasting impact, making it a must-read for fans of deeply moving, character-driven stories.

The Day My School Got Famous by Jen Carney

Puffin UK has finally released the highly anticipated sequel to The Day My Dog Got Famous! In this follow-up, Ferris Foster’s life takes another unexpected turn:

1. Ferris’s new foster brother, Nile, has arrived with a bang, causing chaos wherever he goes!
2. An unexploded WWII bomb is discovered under Ferris’s school, leading to its closure!
3. Ferris is still a cartooning whiz, but with temporary homeschooling and Nile’s noisy science experiments, drawing has never been harder!

Packed with humour and heart, this sequel is sure to delight fans of Ferris’s quirky adventures.