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We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the fourth Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize! Championed by booksellers across the country, discover the six phenomenal books from the most exciting new voices in fiction here: exyu.short.gy/WDFP #WDFP

Join us for a series of special events with Rebecca Ross on her first ever UK tour as we celebrate and discuss her sweeping new romantasy, WILD REVERENCE. Details here: waterstones.com/events/search/…

Just 24 hours to go until we announce the winner of the 2025 Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize shortlist!!! 🎉 Championed by booksellers across the country, discover the six phenomenal books from the most exciting new voices in fiction here: exyu.short.gy/WDFP 💜

Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize-nominee @niamhsquared visited Waterstones Nottingham to introduce her remarkable novel, Ordinary Saints and to share three other books that have inspired her own writing. Ordinary Saints: waterstones.com/book/ordinary-…

To celebrate the release of UTTERLY LAZY AND INATTENTIVE, we're giving away a 10×8″ print shot in Hebden Bridge in 1975, signed and titled by Martin Parr on the reverse! Details here: waterstones.com/win/utterly-la…

Whether you're an experienced gym-goer or just looking to incorporate more protein into your diet, Joe Wicks' PROTEIN IN 15 is packed with tasty and healthy recipes perfect for maximising your protein intake. Pre-order at 50% off RRP here: waterstones.com/book/protein-i…

School summer holidays are the ideal time to foster a love of stories for younger readers, which is why we're giving away six fantastic books! Enter (FOR FREE!) here: waterstones.com/win/summer-rea…

Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize-nominee Lisa Ridzén visited Waterstones Nottingham to introduce her heartwarming novel, When The Cranes Fly South and to share three other novels that have inspired her own writing. When The Cranes Fly South: waterstones.com/book/when-the-… #WDFP

Brimming with slumbering dragons and shape-shifting beasts, A DARK AND DROWNING TIDE finds a folklorist on a perilous quest to a magical spring who must join forces with her infuriating rival. Find our stunning paperback edition with sprayed edges here: waterstones.com/book/a-dark-an…

With new releases from Dan Brown, Margaret Atwood, Harper Lee, Richard Osman, Charlie Mackesy, Philip Pullman, R.F. Kuang, Ian McEwan and more, we've got an abundance of exciting publishing to look forward to this year: waterstones.com/blog/the-books…

To celebrate the release of CRUISE SHIP KID, we're giving away a Thames Sightseeing Cruise, a London-themed afternoon tea at The Dilly and a signed and dedicated copy of the book! Enter (FOR FREE!) here: waterstones.com/win/cruise-shi… @emmaswanauthor

A village haunted by stories. Two women bound by a secret... A haunting gothic tale of ancient darkness and a love that defies convention, pre-order our stunning Exclusive Edition of Bridget Collins' THE NAKED LIGHT here: waterstones.com/book/the-naked…

Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize-nominee Lucy Steeds introduces her sun-drenched debut which takes readers back to 1920's Southern France. She also pulls three inspirations from our shelves to show how they have influenced her writing. The Artist: waterstones.com/book/the-artis… #WDFP

'Through writing about some of the darkest moments in human history, I am reminded time and time again that hope is never, ever lost' On the blog, author Hiba Noor delivers a poignant reflection on children in conflict zones: waterstones.com/blog/hiba-noor…

To celebrate the release of Elizabeth Gilbert's much-anticipated new memoir ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER, we're giving away an £800 gift voucher for a yoga retreat! Details here: waterstones.com/win/all-the-wa…

ICYMI, the 2025 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year is HUNTED by @radiomukhers! 🎉 Celebrating the very best crime fiction across the UK and Ireland, find it here along with the rest of this year's incredible shortlist: waterstones.com/category/cultu…

To celebrate the release of SKANDAR AND THE SPIRIT WAR, we're giving away four front row tickets to a superfan event, an exclusive meet & greet with @annabelwriter and a two-night stay at The Cumberland Hotel! Enter (FOR FREE!) here: waterstones.com/win/skandar-an…

As well as our pop up shop, @RevRichardColes @ActualBenMiller @holly_bourneYA @Donna_ashworth @drjuliesmith are just a few of our faves appearing at @Carfestevent this summer. For tickets to the UK’s largest family fundraising festival: carfest.org

'It's time to reflect on why gardens are becoming more important – as metaphor, as myth, but also as a way of life' On the blog, Georgi Gospodinov reveals the inspiration behind DEATH AND THE GARDENER: waterstones.com/blog/georgi-go…

Four days to go until we reveal the winner of the 2025 Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize shortlist!!! 🎉 Championed by booksellers across the country, discover the six phenomenal books from the most exciting new voices in fiction here: exyu.short.gy/WDFP 💜

Scalpel-sharp yet laced with compassion, John Niven's THE FATHERS follows the lives of two very different dads brought together by unexpected tragedy. Out now: waterstones.com/book/the-fathe…