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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…

These Spectred Isles

The latest book releases for curious minds

Within just a few weeks, I had nearly been wee’d on by a naked mole-rat, waited for five hours for a few horses to poo and smelt the sulphurous pong of some seafloor sludge collected from the depths o

From unmissable novels to standout adaptations and immersive literary experiences, this is your essential book guide for 2026