Hear directly from the voices behind some of today’s most engaging
books and stories. Richard Osman returns with The Impossible Fortune,
full of twists and charm, while Gareth Crocker’s Now You Bleed keeps
you on the edge of your seat. Lila Lerie shows how cooking can be
creative, fun, and comforting in The Big Tasty Bite, and Craig Wilkinson
explores what healthy masculinity really looks like in Force for Good.
Poet and performer Siphokazi Jonas reflects on a year of growth
and recognition following Weeping Becomes a River. Watch, listen,
and get to know the people shaping these stories.
Watch our authors talk about their books …
What does healthy masculinity look like in real life?
Force for Good is a bold and refreshingly balanced exploration of positive masculinity, written to inspire men to become powerful forces for good in a world that desperately needs them to step into this role. The book challenges the extremes that often define the discourse around masculinity – aggressive dominance on one side and passive disengagement on the other. It offers a vision of true and healthy masculinity that is both strong and gentle, fierce and safe, confident and humble.
At its core is the conviction that men are made to be powerful forces, but only in service of what is good. Power, often misunderstood or negatively viewed, is essential. Without it, a man cannot fulfil his potential or meet the needs of those who depend on him. Power itself is neutral; how it is used determines whether it becomes a force for good or harm.
Force for Good calls men to action, not against others but for the good of others. It is a timely, courageous invitation to be all that a man was made to be, because such a man will be a Force for Good.
Who would you trust with the future: a human, or a machine?
It’s 2050. Climate collapse has forced the world to choose one global leader: Solomon: the world’s first political AI US Or ex-US President Lockwood: a man with secrets as dangerous as the truth itself. When Solomon’s creator is found murdered, investigative journalist Marcus Tully finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy that could cost humanity everything.
The Big Tasty Bite - now available as a cookbook!
Whether you’re already a Tastebud or you’re new to Lila’s community of followers, this book will encourage you to take risks, enjoy the process and find fulfilment in sharing your culinary creations, one big, tasty bite at a time.
In The Big Tasty Bite, Lila shows you how to repurpose last night’s leftovers to make a delicious breakfast bake, introduces you to the lazy chef 's cheeseburger and her signature lasagna, shares her secret to perfectly crispy fried chicken and surprises with paptert like you’ve never seen it before. From a two-ingredient dough to a two-in-one milk tart Swiss roll, you’re guaranteed to find something to tickle your tastebuds.
Nothing is what it seems in Gareth Crocker's new thriller
The hunt is on in Gareth Crocker’s Now You Bleed, the heart-stopping sequel to Now You Suffer.
Cops are dying, poisoned one by one. Detectives Ruben and Zander are out of leads and out of time, until they turn to counsellor Melissa for help. But the killer isn’t who anyone expects …
Dark, gripping, and impossible to put down.
Find The Impossible Fortune with Richard Osman
Who’s got time to think about murder when there’s a wedding to plan?
It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club, until a wedding guest in desperate trouble drags them back into a web of secrets, cryptic codes and ruthless villains.
Joyce is perfecting table plans, Elizabeth is grieving, Ron’s got family drama, and Ibrahim’s still doling out therapy to criminals — but danger has a way of finding the gang.
The Thursday Murder Club are back in the fifth page-turning instalment of Richard Osman’s bestselling phenomenon.
… or listen to them!
The Beautiful Ordinary with Bridget McNulty
Bridget McNulty invites us to slow down and notice the light in life’s smallest moments. Inspired by her book Daily Glimmers, this conversation explores the gentle art of finding joy in the ordinary, from the taste of something delicious to the comfort of quiet mornings.
Bridget reflects on how these micro-moments can build resilience, shift our perspective, and remind us that even on the hardest days, there’s always something beautiful waiting to be seen.
Content note: This episode includes a brief discussion of grief and losing a loved one to cancer, which some listeners may find emotional.
A Year of Reflection with Siphokazi Jonas
In this special episode, poet and performer Siphokazi Jonas looks back on a remarkable year sinces the release of Weeping Becomes a River.
From performing her words on stages across the country to transforming them into an immersive audiobook experience – now submitted for GRAMMY consideration – Siphokazi reflects on what this past year of recognition and reflection has meant.
With grace and honesty, she shares the inspiration that carries her through each day, and offers a glimpse into what’s next.
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