The Death of Us by Abigail Dean
When the man responsible for a series of brutal crimes is finally caught after decades, Isabel and Edward are forced to confront the night that changed their lives forever.
The Death of Us is a masterclass in tension, empathy and storytelling.
Our Pebbles by Jarvis
This gorgeous picture book has very quickly become a favourite here at Teasel & Skylark. Tender and beautifully observed, Our Pebbles by Jarvis is a celebration of family, memories, and small, everyday moments that stay with us.
The Given World by Melissa Harrison
The Given World is a stunning, immersive, and wholly unforgettable novel built around an ensemble of interconnected lives in a village in the fictional Welm Valley.
A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz
This is the sixth book in Anthony Horowitz’s brilliantly meta ‘Hawthorne & Horowitz’ series, which sees a fictionalised version of the author teamed up with the secretive and outwardly abrasive private investigator, Daniel Hawthorne.
Rabbit Factor by Antti Tuomainen
Rabbit Factor by Antti Tuomainen is somewhat indefinable as it crosses so many genres which makes it all the more delectable!
Fair Play by Louise Hegarty
Fair Play begins like a traditional murder mystery: a group of friends gather in a remote house for a birthday celebration organised by Abigail, only for one of them to end up dead the following morning. This is where the novel switches gear …
Grasslands by John Wright
John Wright, one of the UK’s most celebrated naturalists and internationally respected authors, has come up with the goods again with his - sometimes portentous - celebration of one of Britain’s most underrated and often undervalued habitats, the grassland.
The Boy From The Sea by Garrett Carr
The Boy From The Sea has the honour of being the very first book chosen for the Teasel & Skylark Book Club — and what a wonderful place to begin. Set in a close-knit Irish coastal community, the novel follows the arrival of a mysterious baby boy from the sea and the ripples his life sends through the town for decades afterwards.
Things We Found in The Ground: A Metal-Detecting Journey Through Britain by Eleanor Bruce and Lucilla Gray
There’s something immediately engaging about Things We Found in the Ground, at times it reads like being invited along on a windswept walk with two very enthusiastic companions. Rather than a traditional guide to metal detecting, this is a highly personal memoir about reconnecting (with each other, with place, and with the past) which finds joy in the small things
The Sad Ghost Club: A Hopeful Guide to Getting Through Bad Days, by Lize Meddings
Life for younger people - not to mention us much older ones too - can be hard really going and Lize Meddings has come up with a brilliant concept of The Sad Ghost Club for anyone who’s ever felt sad or lost.
SPYGLASS: Mastermind of Mayhem by David Solomons
Fast-paced, gadget-packed, and laugh-out-loud funny, SPYGLASS is the first in a new middle-grade series (perfect for readers aged 8–12), following Adam Stickland, his friends Zada and Tyler, and his dog, Rocket.
A Different Shade of Green by Britta Freemantle
A warm and engaging memoir rooted firmly in the author’s own journey—from growing up in Germany to building a life on the Dorset coast with her English husband
Ant Party by Ross Montgomery (illustrated by Sarah Warburton)
Ross Montgomery’s Ant Party is a colourful, feelgood picture book that delivers pure joy from start to finish. Packed with energy and charm, it’s hugely enjoyable—one of those stories that instantly lifts the mood and leaves you smiling.
Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon, by Mizumi Tsujimura
Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon,is a beautiful, heart-warming but saccharine-free study of grief and loss and what it might mean to be able to see someone who has died for one last time.
The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales from the Wind in the Willows by M. G. Leonard (illustrated by Polly Dunbar)
An absolutely delightful book, overflowing with joy, wonder, and gentle adventure. Set in the beloved world of The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, the story feels both fresh and familiar. From the first page, Portly splashes into your life with irresistible energy: curious, kind, and instantly lovable as he struggles to find his place in the world.
The Names by Florence Knapp
The Names by Florence Knapp is a beautifully observed, quietly inventive novel that has quickly become one of our most recommended reads in Teasel & Skylark.
Kamizen: Fortress of Lost Memories by William Yamaguchi Dobson
Kamizen: Fortress of Lost Memories really took me by surprise by the sheer imagination on display in this middle grade book (aimed at 8 to 12-year-olds). Blending traditional children’s story ingredients (close family connections and a 12-year-old boy in search of adventure) with elements of Japanese mythology and folklore, the story is fast-paced and uniquely memorable.
Mouse by the Sea, by Alice Melvin
Mouse By The Sea is a delightful and heartwarming tale written and illustrated by the super talented Alice Melvin.
Strange Buildings by Uketsu
Calling all fans of Japanese crime and mystery fiction… Strange Buildings, the third novel by internet enigma, Uketsu, (and translated by Jim Rion) is now available.
Growing Pains by Joseph Ball
This powerful novel follows eleven-year-old Alexander through his first year at secondary school in the 1990s. It is not always an easy read, as it deals with the emotional abuse and neglect of a child, but it is an important story to tell and one that is handled with care and authenticity.