When a close friend of Devine’s is found dead, the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death at Cowl and Comely compel him to investigate further. As he digs deeper, he discovers strange coincidences and unnerving truths. As the deaths pile up, and the major players show their hands, he must question who he can trust – and who he must fight. Stepping Up by Sarah Turner From the outside, Emma has the dream life – a loving husband, a beautiful house, two gorgeous children. As the hunt intensifies, Emma knows that she is in mortal danger. And that she needs to find the traitor before they find her . . . We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman

Now she’s finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with her daughter. Clear her name. And bring down her husband – the man who framed her. Everyone knows the story of the Alperton Angels: the cult who brainwashed a teenage girl into believing her baby was the anti-Christ. When the girl came to her senses and called the police, the Angels committed suicide and mother and baby disappeared. Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined –and this time it’s not her freedom that’s in jeopardy, but her life… With a Mind to Kill by Anthony Horowitz As Amanda and Oliver are forced to collaborate, they realize that the truth about the Angels is much darker and stranger than they’d ever imagined, and in pursuit of the story they risk becoming part of it.

The books featured on the 2022 list were a great mix of authors and genres. I’m always excited to discover new books that I might not otherwise have been aware of. Set in July 1346, “ Essex Dogs” by Dan Jones transports readers to the battlefield as ten men, known as the Essex Dogs, land on the shores of Normandy. Facing peril and danger, these archers and men-at-arms fight in a battle that will shape nations and history itself. Common questions When was the Richard and Judy Book Club founded?

Grace is about to turn ninety and she doesn’t want parties or presents or fuss. She just wants a quiet celebration: her daily swim in the sea and a cup of tea with granddaughter Elin and great-granddaughter Beca. More than anything, she wants to heal the family rift that’s been breaking her heart for decades. She’s quit more jobs and relationships than she can remember and she still sleeps in her childhood bedroom. It’s not that she hasn’t triedto grow up, it’s just that so far, the only commitment she’s held down is Friday drinks at the village pub. CCTV footage captures Cate and Aiden Gascoigne driving home seconds before their car plunges into a ravine and explodes. The Richard and Judy Book Club was founded in 2004 by television presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. The inspiration behind creating the book club was their desire to extend their passion for literature and engage with their audience on a deeper level by recommending and discussing captivating reads. What is the purpose of the Richard and Judy Book Club? In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of The Richard and Judy Book Club with WHSmith, the pair behind a decade of outstanding recommendations have selected some of their favourite, stand-out titles from the past decade.Now, true crime author Amanda Bailey is looking to revive her career by writing a book on the case. The Alperton baby has turned eighteen; finding them will be the true-crime scoop of the year. But rival author Oliver Menzies is just as smart, better connected, and also on the baby’s trail. When Matty is eventually sent down for multiple murder, questions remain as to his guilt — questions which ultimately destroy both women. Nearly twenty years later, Sophie receives a letter from Battlemouth Prison informing her Matty is dying and wants to meet. It looks like Sophie might finally get the answers she craves. But will the truth set her free — or bury her deeper? Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough Then, Janet finds herself involved in a train crash and, recognizing the chance to do what she couldn’t all those years ago, she makes a decision. As news spreads of Janet’s actions, her story inspires everyone around her, and for the first time her life has purpose and the future is filled with hope.

The Richard and Judy Book Club has firmly established itself as the home for all book lovers. The club brings you the hottest new reads throughout the year, with each title going through a rigorous selection process to ensure only the very best titles make the list. Each book in the club has been personally selected and reviewed by Richard and Judy themselves, who reveal exactly why the title was chosen and explore why they think you’ll love it as much as they do.

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Every morning Janet Brown goes to work cleaning offices. It calms her, cleanliness, neatness. All the things she’s unable to do with her soul can be achieved with a damp cloth and a splash of bleach. However, the guilt she still carries about a devastating loss that happened eleven years ago, cannot be erased. And to do that she must find her daughter, Alys – the only person who can help to put things right. To find out who the traitor is, Emma goes deep undercover on a superyacht owned by one of the oligarchs. She’s tried so hard to bury the past, to protect her family. But witching hour loves a secret – and Emma’s is the stuff of nightmares . . . The Midnight House by Amanda Geard The Richard and Judy Book Club is a popular book club founded by the television presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan in 2004.