My autumn in books mollyreid

What revealed the magic of books for me was The Wind in the Willows. When I was five, I contracted measles, which meant I had to spend my days in bed in a darkened room. My mother sat outside my bedro

The past 12 months have seen some fabulous releases. Prima ’s books editor Nina Pottell looks back at her favourites and the ones you may have missed…

Here are our recommendations – and yours – of what to enjoy reading this fortnight

by Chloe Seager (£9.99, Harper Collins) I really enjoyed this warm, laugh-out-loud novel, even while I was cringing for Becky, the queen of poor choices. Becky is only 29 but already feels she’s being

‘ Knives Out meets Thursday Murder Club ’

by Julia McKay (£9.99, PB, Penguin) Ten years after her heart was broken, journalist Emory Oakes has sworn off love. But when her father’s financial scandal lands him in prison, she knows it is time t