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.
Into My Arms by Estelle Phillips
Into My Arms by Estelle Phillips was quite a departure for me, being a short form novella but … oh my goodness …
This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel Levitin
This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel Levitin is fascinating insight into the science of what is happening in your brain when you listen to music …
The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan
The Bookseller is the seventh book in a series of crime novels featuring the lead character, Detective Inspector George Cross
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet is a powerful and deeply moving novel that brings a little-known piece of history to life.