Rough Edges by Natasha Carthew
Natasha Carthew takes us beyond the picture-postcard image of Britain's coastline to reveal the lives of the people who call it home. Blending memoir, travel writing and social commentary, Rough Edges explores the realities of working-class coastal communities facing poverty, pollution, rising house prices and the erosion of local identity.
The Tattooed Hills by John Woolcott
The Tattooed Hills is a wonderfully told journey into Britain’s chalk figures; the giants, horses, mysterious marks and symbols (even the occasional panda) that have been carved into our hillsides – and into our culture – at various points throughout history.
Shrink Solves Murder by Philippa Perry
Shrink Solves Murder, by renowned psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry, is a delicious slice of classic cosy crime, set in the bang up to date and beautiful location on the South Downs.
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
One of those rare novels that hooks you from the very first page and never lets go.
Told entirely through letters, emails and unsent notes, Virginia Evans' wonderful debut introduces us to Sybil Van Antwerp: intelligent, funny, stubborn, occasionally infuriating, and utterly unforgettable.
John of John by Douglas Stuart
John of John is a powerful novel about fathers and sons, family secrets, and the struggle to accept who we are while remaining tethered to place, tradition and those we love. Set against the wild beauty of the Hebrides, this is a story rich in atmosphere and emotion.
Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd
Former nun Nora Breen arrives at the faded boarding house of Gulls Nest searching for her missing friend, Frieda. What follows is a delightfully eccentric mystery filled with suspicious guests, buried secrets and plenty of surprises.
Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal by Robin Ince
Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal is a deeply fascinating account of what it is like to live, love, and think when you see the world through the lens of a neurodivergent brain.
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.