CHRISTMAS AT THE SECOND CHANCE SUPPER CLUB By Caroline Roberts HQ, PB, £9.99 We return to the village’s Supper Club for a festive tale of friendship, community spirit, and the promise of second chance

The best new books you’ll love

by Ann Cleeves (£22, HB, Macmillan) A terrible storm wreaks havoc on one of the small islands of Orkney. In the aftermath, boisterous, well-loved Archie Stout is found dead, near a Neolithic stone ins

Ruth is unexpectedly alone in midlife. Her marriage has ended, her daughter is moving out, and her job offers little solace or distraction. Therefore, she is extremely excited when Sookie, her vivacio

Zoe West shares her favourite picks for the week

Our books editor Zoe West’s favourite picks for the month