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items: From page-turners to prizewinners: The best 27 books of 2025 so far
items: 23 best historical fiction books: From Taylor Jenkins Reid classic to Outlander
items: How to read James Patterson’s Alex Cross books in order
items: 17 books to read if you're already missing The Summer I Turned Pretty
items: 22 best thriller books to get your heart racing: from Gone Girl to Shutter Island
items: How to read Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Gamache books in order
items: How to read David Baldacci books in order
items: How to read Michael Connelly books in order
items: 25 best opening lines in books
items: How to read Freida McFadden books in order
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From page-turners to prizewinners: The best 27 books of 2025 so far
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date: 2025-10-02T09:00:27.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: Whether it's breakout debuts, blockbuster returns, twisty thrillers or candid memoirs, these are the 2025 releases you won't want to miss.
encoded: This year has already delivered a spectacular array of stories, essays and revelations, with 2025 shaping up to be an excellent one for literature. From heartbreaking memoirs to mind‑bending novels, laugh‑out‑loud debuts to literary masterpieces, it’s hard to pick the best books of 2025, but we’ll try our hardest. Whether you’re after escapism, insight or sheer page‑turning pleasure, our round‑up of the year’s top books offers an ultimate guide to reading this year. Get ready to discover your next obsession, with something for everyone on this list. Best fiction books of 2025 A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay Buckeye by Patrick Ryan The Rest of Our Lives by Benjamin Markovits What We Can Know by Ian McEwan The Artist by Lucy Steeds Disappoint Me by Nicola Dinan Stag Dance by Torrey Peters Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery Katabasis by R.F.Kuang Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Who Wants to Live Forever by Hanna Thomas Uose Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab 1. A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay Former doctor turned bestselling author Adam Kay makes a striking fiction debut with this medical mystery full of heart and dark humour. At its centre is Eitan Rose, a gifted doctor whose mental health struggles often hold him back. Still reeling from a breakup and haunted by the loss of his sister during his training, Eitan is just about keeping afloat when his boss dies suddenly. Convinced it’s more than natural causes, he sets out to uncover the truth. With sharp insights into medicine, an undercurrent of grief, and plenty of wit, A Particularly Nasty Case is a particularly good book to curl up with on a Sunday afternoon. 2. Buckeye by Patrick Ryan Rich with insight into the human spirit and sharp observations of American life, Buckeye is a generational tale o…

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23 best historical fiction books: From Taylor Jenkins Reid classic to Outlander
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date: 2025-09-29T10:49:39.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: Turn back the clocks with these incredible historical fiction books and lose yourself in glittering royal courts or bustling wartime cities.
encoded: There’s nothing quite like a great historical novel to sweep you away to another time and place. From glittering royal courts and bustling wartime cities to the quieter lives forever changed by history’s turning points, these stories blend fact and imagination in the most compelling way. Leave your cosy reading nook for the streets of Paris, the royal bedchamber and the bloodstained beaches of Troy, with these 23 historical fiction books. You’re guaranteed an epic, emotional and transportive experience from the very first page. Best historical fiction books <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/ALL-LIGHT-CANNOT-SEE-Breathtaking/dp/0008138303/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zifBNf37ycLt_bO7FemPph2kNxTBfFfQ9mbtnr8pTQtmom1lZoMxOOsVwB0TDn_h_OHqm6ucVHmqSZ1PA9-ZhOiIhap-wv1LLiQKCdoimoBf7VCRAlrDVq-6Y167Dt_450V-oYYU5ulLINR2dO0PI3u8YD8agYetMPLcU2Zee5zz58Aiq2_26r4--IdmGSldzsDZKrJc3-VhilflIJRTLT8Iyf7eeX2Pd4o3ty7jgzk.FfVAGF2a9Lr0Y0js93azpSHYt2TCdX6ZE2uWoZ26454&qid=1758278340&sr=1-1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2310796" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nightingale-Kristin-Hannah/dp/1509898417/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1dg-3SGnHwzc6eMdBLL_DJZEtxk-WYIynZ7L---aBR2MAH8XexmkQKflvwnwrwG4jEDKtKxAdbwgX8mrtDGOL9LZSgRNsXZCB3xkG43DsIlmIlj2h232gLFiRRS7YOeL8B3_yoNHPeIZUgF_Qh15O_g-w2LXD8QZ9lehL5kf4h67uPLEnKmOtzLnIKB0a1jtl8z_fHYQTZ_MzLdgELe5s0clJZpAfr6IolszSIPevSI.hhE1LGdYzqtsAEiEqz-GtdNv6Jd07Y95usbrNAuezW4&qid=1758278362&sr=1-1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2310796" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pachinko-New-York-Times-Bestseller/dp/1838930507/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rFn_9Cuz_YqjAAfuJAzKFhPNLGEW6iNc62DLFqbTCDNN7ljkYNx3KYrjPBu-9cZeIClSSalvLKX_tR-ZePC9NE78zHOQgemrAJHzwtXeJ6uqktBzLjjRXAXrrn2Dp_G7MBsKUQk1aYiuQ6hm_zjV5Aq9jWis7k2oxPTbl…

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How to read James Patterson’s Alex Cross books in order
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date: 2025-09-29T08:46:45.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: We've put together the ultimate guide to James Patterson’s Alex Cross series, from his very first case to his latest showdown.
encoded: With more than three decades of crime, psychological suspense and high-octane thrills under his belt, Alex Cross has emerged as one of suspense fiction’s most enduring characters. James Patterson is a prolific writer, producing several other series in the meantime, but Alex Cross remains a fan favourite. Whether you're a newcomer, a seasoned Cross-head, or looking for a lighter spin-off fix, you’ll find everything you need to know in this guide to Patterson’s most popular series. Here’s how you read the Alex Cross books in order. How to read the Alex Cross books in order <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Along-Came-Spider-Alex-Cross/dp/1787469727/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mjYgZFNu7nYSg81fPXUJ1HsKLUIyg60XY96S1prv8L4cWkdK0jIkANgsWRU0iyiibT2ifIM97aslIMfW7mTgTONog0xwed_Y_ch7v1BOHSmIw7gdtod21x4ld405R-Iyr4JK3p3dmKrCFIBJrqzrnf20RxAI69Sq8Enc2PM_aj2-ZVoJcN1DH6HyN-SrTtNPk1WLaktb5UHBh2PTAHNjzWL1TQmhMCzbvHQTj4OMLF8.EAObHKyDAMiSpnBhQTrJQFSR4HSrFXFhRSyjvXuIz5Y&qid=1758211353&sr=1-5&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2309236" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Along Came a Spider (1993) <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kiss-Girls-Alex-Cross-2/dp/1784757489/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mjYgZFNu7nYSg81fPXUJ1HsKLUIyg60XY96S1prv8L4cWkdK0jIkANgsWRU0iyiibT2ifIM97aslIMfW7mTgTONog0xwed_Y_ch7v1BOHSmIw7gdtod21x4ld405R-Iyr4JK3p3dmKrCFIBJrqzrnf20RxAI69Sq8Enc2PM_aj2-ZVoJcN1DH6HyN-SrTtNPk1WLaktb5UHBh2PTAHNjzWL1TQmhMCzbvHQTj4OMLF8.EAObHKyDAMiSpnBhQTrJQFSR4HSrFXFhRSyjvXuIz5Y&qid=1758211353&sr=1-11&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2309236" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Kiss the Girls (1995) <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jack-Jill-Alex-Cross-3/dp/1784757454/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mjYgZFNu7nYSg81fPXUJ1HsKLUIyg60XY96S1prv8L4cWkdK0jIkANgsWRU0iyiibT2ifIM97aslIMfW7mTgTONog0xwed_Y_ch7v1BOHSmIw7gdtod21x4ld405R-Iyr4JK3p3dmKrCFIBJrqzrnf20RxAI69Sq8Enc2PM_aj2-ZVoJcN1DH6HyN-SrTtNPk1WLaktb…

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17 books to read if you're already missing The Summer I Turned Pretty
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date: 2025-09-26T10:16:54.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: How to fill the Cousins Beach-shaped hole in your heart.
encoded: The finale of The Summer I Turned Pretty was the Gen Z/Millennial equivalent of the Friends finale. Only this time, instead of begging Rachel not to go to Paris, we were all urging Conrad to hop on a plane. Now that the kisses have been shared, the promises made, and our favourite couple is off to Brussels, we’re left with a gaping hole in our romance-loving hearts. With the nights drawing in, it’s the perfect moment to curl up with a book that can help fill the void. Here are the 17 best books to read if you’re already missing The Summer I Turned Pretty – well, until the film is released! What to read after finishing The Summer I Turned Pretty Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Call It What You Want by Alissa DeRogatis Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Happy Place by Emily Henry We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry But How Are You, Really by Ella Dawson Save the Date by Allison Raskin The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord The Wedding People by Alison Espach To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han 1. Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter No one could miss the Audrey Hepburn references scattered throughout season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty – the perfect nod for an old movie enthusiast like Belly. A natural follow-up is Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter, which is all about bringing that movie magic into your own life. The story follows Liz, a teen who has spent years planning her life like a romcom – right down to the grand romantic gestures – only to discover that real-life love is messier and far less predictable than any script. Like Belly learning that a wedding doesn’t solve everything and that problems follow you to Paris, Liz learns that love doesn’t always come on schedu…

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22 best thriller books to get your heart racing: from Gone Girl to Shutter Island
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date: 2025-08-29T06:00:28.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: Put your nervous system and puzzle-solving skills to the test with these incredible thriller novels.
encoded: Looking for a page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat? From pulse-pounding psychological twists to high-octane whodunnits, thrillers have a way of gripping us from the first chapter and refusing to let go. We’ve rounded up 22 of the best thrillers guaranteed to get your heart racing, whether you love a smart detective story, a chilling domestic mystery or a tale where everyone—and everything—is not quite what it seems. Curl up in a comfortable chair with these heart-racing thrillers and prepare for a wild, wild ride. 22 best thriller books <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Patient-most-anticipated-thriller-ebook/dp/B07G17DR4X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DUVTPKLR9KPF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HrEnyoB2mmofxUICfzTFvf9_RnwglLRIhJ194BhVFBhPdtQH32ZuaB_g3nRIL1HAqWXkVbcbv-jgbQkqPBGTj8MZh-68YKp3bzt2cSenQjElMdXAJ9IpcP74ehwu89hJRWU0mL5miZCL1oWB4GfE21Cj52ACqI9DVPPnqK34byJ6jfMJ2AFo_Yps1T7Ze7IN51_A6mEcvVOdFpakx263HTd3Kbd-ruYZGGCaHp4MBHM.LPt6uReUhHHljrJFnGS31AcQwxLdklDYC2hbWQhaj7A&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Silent+Patient+by+Alex+Michaelides&qid=1755771319&s=books&sprefix=the+silent+patient+by+alex+michaelides%2Cstripbooks%2C119&sr=1-1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2310782" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Girl-Gillian-Flynn/dp/0753827662/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8g3B6-FTbN2RWQrCru5dxLkVmdHvV0lcZdG2PzNciuP5jyJxJXDp3oqFgj6H3OIVFUrM5N4sXrX26gV_uGMLHArTSguLISfMZL_kvR59UQZBeliPAvzueh5N5z0XAL0thGIzKeXcq089esbnxQZ0V-ArmvpE1tbpMu86QCucdbXNnUSawrlN1GS-HKco-3vGNvi8ukxHx0AeKFjoUpyBNWRq65H9YiAQhaNcXSbFZ3c.IG8uT_7XzxhNQHMBHWMrlBHUWdqY8nSCr5LkzDQMJcU&qid=1755771793&sr=1-1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2310782" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Girl-Train-Film-tie/dp/1784161756/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Bfxo8r72v4OL4wrDcOMnYyjpuqZUalRasB5fwECVgpZGaWBYavmnoAJR66XbyhtWB3q5d…

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How to read Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Gamache books in order
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date: 2025-08-13T06:00:18.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: We've put together the ultimate guide to Louise Penny’s Chief Inspector Gamache series ahead of The Black Wolf.
encoded: With nearly 20 novels and counting, Louise Penny shows no signs of slowing down when it comes to her hugely popular Chief Inspector Gamache series. Set mostly in the fictional Quebec village of Three Pines, the books blend the traditional whodunnit structure with a bit more psychological depth than most mysteries. Now, with The Black Wolf, the 20th instalment, set to be released on 28th October 2025, there’s never been a better time to dive into (or revisit) the world of Armand Gamache. Here’s how to read the Chief Inspector Gamache books in order – note that Penny also co-wrote State of Terror (2021) with Hillary Clinton, which is not part of her popular series, but a great read nonetheless. Who is Armand Gamache? Over the course of two decades of books, readers have come to know Chief Inspector Armand Gamache as one of crime fiction’s most beloved detectives. Not like your usual hard-boiled investigator, Gamache is gentle, intellectual and deeply principled, often quoting poetry or reflecting on the human condition. He believes in empathy over vengeance, and his leadership style is guided by “four sayings that lead to wisdom”: “I was wrong. I’m sorry. I don’t know. I need help.” Gamache was portrayed by Alfred Molina in the 2022 Amazon Prime adaptation Three Pines. Though the series was cancelled after one season, Molina’s performance was widely praised by fans of the books. Why do people love the Chief Inspector Gamache series so much? Aka, “How do I know if I’ll enjoy the Chief Inspector Gamache series?” A fair question, especially as it is quite the commitment to undergo. If you’re a fan of Agatha Christie, Ann Cleeves or Tana French, this series is likely to be your cup of tea – perhaps literally, as tea features heavily. Louise Penny’s novels are cosy yet complex, while the quaint village of Three Pines itself is so vivid, it feels like a character in its own right – which make the murders and buried traumas that take place in it all the more stark. Expect sn…

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How to read David Baldacci books in order
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date: 2025-08-11T06:00:36.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: We've put together the ultimate guide to David Baldacci's many book series.
encoded: Since publishing his debut novel Absolute Power in 1996, David Baldacci has become a household name in crime and thriller fiction, releasing dozens of best-sellers across multiple beloved series. Whether he’s writing about elite assassins, ex-military investigators, or Secret Service agents with troubled pasts, Baldacci knows how to deliver fast-paced plots, high-stakes drama and characters you can’t help but root for. With such a wide-ranging back catalogue, it can be hard to know where to begin. Do you start with fan favourites like The Camel Club or Memory Man, or pick up one of his compelling standalone thrillers? We’re here to break down the reading order of all David Baldacci’s series and standalone books. How to read the Aloysius Archer series in order After serving a prison sentence for a crime he didn’t commit, Aloysius Archer wants to start a new, peaceful life. But when the WWII veteran takes a job as a debt collector for a local business tycoon, he quickly realises he’s in for more than he bargained for. Don’t worry, we haven’t seen the last of this quick-tongued private investigator. A fourth Aloysius Archer novel is planned for release in 2027, promising another trip back to the late 1950s. Here’s a list of the Aloysius Archer books in order: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Good-Deed-David-Baldacci/dp/1529027500/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IrfOg3OYVZiNGmTPzMs4CiVYEnVnN4mXp51RvYmK4PVaC52fN-9mUQaHGdxrLM3wedWCiakZR2xe1R5tVHaFDnAcWt643w_SLbxbZ4zsiIzNTHWqcLMeF0aY2aYS__eoEkTPvStl2BpcwDw8sOfkGZjAiohKVlu0lBsfNJjwOz76ve-Db3-pRR0Yy_F2FP458Jp1IWLyBAC2jlzjzJqG5VUaPjBjrvzVesrxdNsJ2TM.hHWHdkeKPTorKQdCB6AeN0qMrRSWR0eldzpD-KbjzfI&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2299966" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">One Good Deed (2019) <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gambling-Man-Aloysius-Archer/dp/1529061806/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IrfOg3OYVZiNGmTPzMs4CiVYEnVnN4mXp51RvYmK4PVaC52fN-9mUQ…

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How to read Michael Connelly books in order
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date: 2025-08-09T06:00:27.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: We've put together the ultimate guide to Michael Connelly's many book series.
encoded: Since publishing his debut novel, The Black Echo, in 1992, Michael Connelly has become one of the most respected names in crime fiction – earning fans around the world, including former US president Bill Clinton. Whether he's writing about relentless detectives like Harry Bosch, sharp defence attorneys like Mickey Haller or investigative reporters like Jack McEvoy, Connelly crafts intricate, character-driven stories that bring the gritty streets of Los Angeles to life. With such a vast and interconnected universe, like a literary version of the Avengers, it can be tough to know where to start. Do you dive into the Bosch series, begin with The Lincoln Lawyer, or explore one of his riveting standalone thrillers? We’re here to break down the reading order of all Michael Connelly’s series and standalone books. How to read the Bosch Universe books in order The Black Echo is the first novel in Michael Connelly’s long-running Bosch series, introducing LAPD detective Harry Bosch. When a body is found in a drainpipe off Mulholland Dam, Bosch is shocked to discover it's a fellow Vietnam "tunnel rat". As he digs into the case, Bosch uncovers a web of corruption, war trauma and a high-stakes bank heist that runs deeper than expected. The Bosch Universe spans multiple interconnected series and characters, including The Lincoln Lawyer’s Mickey Haller and The Poet’s Jack McEvoy. Across these books, Connelly crafts a gritty, character-driven portrait of Los Angeles crime, where justice is rarely straightforward. It’s a serious reading commitment, but the good news is that you’ll have your next year or two of reading sorted. Bosch is ageing and semi-retired, but he still plays key roles in recent novels, usually as a mentor or secondary protagonist alongside Renée Ballard or Mickey Haller. Here’s a list of the Bosch Universe books in order: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Echo-Harry-Bosch/dp/1409172783/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LMWHM…

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25 best opening lines in books
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date: 2025-08-08T06:00:51.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: After all, it's crucial to start with a bang.
encoded: There’s something uniquely thrilling about a great opening line. Whether it drops you straight into the action, confuses you in the best possible way, or teases a twist you’ll be chasing for the next 400 pages, the best first sentences set the tone for everything that follows. Some are poetic, some are punchy, and others are just downright weird, but they all make you want to keep reading. Below, we’ve rounded up 25 of our favourite opening lines in literature. Some are iconic. Some are criminally underrated. All of them are unforgettable. 1. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis (1950) “Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. This story is about something that happened to them when they were sent away from London during the war because of the air-raids.” If we weren’t ready to take a trip to Narnia before this opening line, we certainly are now. With two simple sentences, CS Lewis not only introduces us to the four main characters but also piques our curiosity. If being evacuated from London during World War II isn’t the most interesting thing that happens to these children, then what on Earth is? Buy The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 2. Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson (1992) “Mars was empty before we came. That's not to say that nothing had ever happened.” Long before the era of billionaire space races, Kim Stanley Robinson took us to Mars in this daring sci-fi trilogy. These two opening lines are quiet but deeply unsettling, raising more questions than they answer. It sets the tone for the epic, philosophical and political narrative that unfolds. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Mars-Kim-Stanley-Robinson/dp/0007310161/ref=sr_1_1?crid=325G092RWW74K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r2Mq428g7H-fgXuJ-EdAZJ7dbCvxtgLZsBkjR2mtdRTZ2AZ6WzVJB084tOkXxZkG_imtvjcMMUOT3cLcKCHOeu6VxBYlRHwZmq488ldEJXY17m8Zf_mW1w3YisyJ1nSJpCYns2O1HITO_aOPhGQQgRHHcCxrY5e4En9zCZaNWRwVrxN8I43HdZB7p9FKw4hMjSaxdP2V9IRGnU3pmqz4l4cObSIJ185XDVPrgVGpC9c.H6q4PkblG…

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How to read Freida McFadden books in order
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date: 2025-08-06T06:00:05.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: We've put together the ultimate guide to Freida McFadden's many book series.
encoded: We’ve all got 24 hours in a day, but somehow Freida McFadden seems to have found a few extra. She’s not only a practising doctor but also a best-selling author who manages to release several gripping psychological thrillers each year. Many of her books draw on her medical background, blending real-world experience with sharp twists, tense pacing and genuinely gasp-worthy moments. With such a varied back catalogue, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Do you start with the best-selling Housemaid series, or dive into one of her earlier standalone novels? We’re here to break down the reading order of all Freida McFadden’s series and standalone books. How to read The Housemaid series in order You’d be hard-pressed to stroll through an airport bookshop without spotting The Housemaid nestled among the best-sellers, and with good reason. This psychological thriller by Freida McFadden has become her most iconic work, thanks to its sharp writing, tightly woven plot and deliciously sinister twists. The series centres on Millie, a former convict trying to start over. She’s hired by the wealthy Winchester family to clean and care for their immaculate home. But it quickly becomes clear that the Winchesters aren’t quite what they seem – and neither, perhaps, is Millie. The first book’s gripping cat-and-mouse dynamic has proved irresistible, with Millie returning for two more instalments that delve even deeper into secrets, lies and survival. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Housemaid-absolutely-addictive-psychological-jaw-dropping/dp/1408728516/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kTl86r44yOteGkM9cLxXmxzQ3RtfyYdU31D_IFhI3VJOV6YIvr7i9J18liwVs49p9caqy2y_Cht_J5MJZSYV-YIAK3lY3FoyGzqt2Rp8z0Ku2mwZetf9q8HRXgU9rQhliB8Yk-BwhjBxDeaIPqFWLa_4MzrMzK39tdhnHaae6th_veU6jmE6TEbBRqdv50_aqBdgFUApuDT0YlGZEWHs19cU9mYEZZSG6CCrJz_hsz0.25M0iKMGXtyhsEiaPnWdTBJFi_mOFVXxMxYWjrWyME0&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2300063" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">The Housemai…

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How to read Abby Jimenez books in order
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date: 2025-08-04T06:00:12.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: How to read the bite-sized tales in order.
encoded: Abby Jimenez has quickly become a go-to author for romantic comedies that balance laugh-out-loud banter with serious emotional depth. Whether she’s tackling infertility, anxiety, grief or family pressure, her books are full of heart and a healthy dose of swoon. With multiple series, recurring Easter eggs, and even a few novellas sprinkled in, it’s worth knowing the best order to read them. Here’s your guide to reading all of Abby Jimenez’s books, series by series. How to read The Friend Zone series in order The series that started it all! Kristen isn’t looking for romance when she meets Josh while planning her best friend’s wedding, but in typical romcom fashion, sparks fly. There’s just one problem… Kristen is preparing for a medical procedure that will leave her infertile, and Josh’s biggest dream is to have a big family. Can they overcome such a major hurdle? Each book follows a new couple, but it’s worth reading them in order to catch the sweet (and often hilarious) cameos and callbacks Jimenez sprinkles in. Here’s a list of The Friend Zone books in order: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Friend-Zone-hilarious-heartbreaking-romantic-ebook/dp/B07L32PC7Q/ref=sr_1_11?crid=FK1KAR1XJ5V5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VPd5kOsHJ9tlKJ7NoeRCT3F0_9UuX_ReoNdGSsBA95Dq3SwWKlySnEM9Eu2Bb0a-jktY9Q89bcBsuzXY0yFVlnvnEYMbxGUtv2StFW6dI_daTFr9UqKXo7mdGljfJbxKXP4kpEr65S_MJZ1aj5E2rOw1fPgMbzPOK5Z6ycWc0dV6j1G3aaY6sqM9RKLlasss4m3XTVPXik6IXRFbgW2iZe4mwc3i0Pu0HfMahRb68k8.BB8WTLGmtXJT7GBSRtloc2Pz_oHmJ0cI0prqDJpeMvw&dib_tag=se&keywords=abby+jimenez&qid=1753714608&s=books&sprefix=abby+%2Cstripbooks%2C114&sr=1-11&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2298418" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">The Friend Zone (2019) <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happily-Ever-After-Playlist/dp/0349423423/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VPd5kOsHJ9tlKJ7NoeRCT3F0_9UuX_ReoNdGSsBA95Dq3SwWKlySnEM9Eu2Bb0a-jktY9Q89bcBsuzXY0yFVlnvnEYMbxGUtv2StFW6dI_daTFr9UqKXo7mdGljfJbxKXP4kpEr65S_MJZ1aj5E2rOw1fPgMbzP…

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Onyx Storm ending explained: What happened to Xaden and Violet?
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date: 2025-02-19T13:04:26.000Z
creator: Fleurine Tideman
subject: Books
description: The highly anticipated novel has left us with more questions than answers.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for the end of Onyx Storm.* Continuing from the first two books in Rebecca Yarros’s The Empyrean series, Onyx Storm follows a trainee scribe turned dragon rider, Violet Sorrengail. She was born with a condition that makes her physically weaker than most, and prone to broken bones, but has trained and managed to bond two dragons, Tairn and Andarna. She’s a student at Basgiath War College, but war is looming as evil venin seek to take over everything Violet holds precious, including the sexy enemy-turned-lover Xaden Riorson. Onyx Storm further explores the world, including the mysterious islands the group must visit to find Andarna’s kind, who may be the answer to the powerful venin. But in typical third-instalment style, Onyx Storm focused heavily on expanding the setting, and posing more questions than answers, so let’s dig into exactly what happened in this novel of over 500 pages. Buy Onyx Storm for £25 £12.50 View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Onyx Storm ending explained Violet and her pals have found themselves in an intense and devastating battle to save Draithus and its inhabitants. Violet has gone to save her older sister, Mira, from the clutches of evil venin Theophanie, who is using her to lure Violet over to the dark side. During the battle of Draithus, Theophanie is revealed to be a storm wielder like Violet’s deceased mother, General Lilith Sorrengail. Previously, she had been believed to be a lightning wielder like Violet. Theophanie promises Violet that she can be with Xaden if she just channels from the earth. Theophanie has Tairn pinned under a net, and hope appears to be lost. But a massive shadow surge by Xaden (more on that to come...) knocks Theophanie to the ground, which gives Violet a chance to stab her with a marble dagger. She had received this dagger from Aaric, whose signet of precognition caused him to go get it from a priestess of Dunne. With it came a note warning that only someon…

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