Give a book this christmas

Best books… Thomasina Miers

by Adele Parks (£16.99, HB, HarperCollins) How far would you go to protect your family? This Christmastime, Connie is welcoming all her children home and is particularly thrilled to be meeting her dau

by Patrick Ryan (£16.99, HB, Bloomsbury) Ohio. In the aftermath of World War II, a passionate moment between Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt entangles their lives – and those of their partners – forever

GEAR UP FOR AUTUMN WITH THESE CHILLING TALES OF HAUNTED HOUSES, RIVER SPIRITS AND A ONE-EYED TROLL

I might argue that Nicola Lamb’s recent, brilliant book Sift is so clearly written a beginner could do very well using it, but for something simpler, yet with much genius, Bake Off winner Edd Kimber’s

Best books… Clare Balding The broadcaster and author ...