Discover the best winter books by British authors, from gripping crime thrillers and historical mysteries to romance, poetry and uplifting reads for cosy nights in.

Discover all 33 Hercule Poirot books by Agatha Christie in publication order, plus Poirot short story collections and Sophie Hannah’s authorised continuation novels.

Roy Grace is one of the few fictional detectives who truly understands Brighton’s darker side. Across more than 20 novels, he investigates obsession, trafficking, organised crime, and murder. Peter James goes beyond Brighton’s postcard image, exploring the city’s nightlife, wealth, and hidden criminal world. ​Peter James created Roy Grace as a thoughtful, persistent detective still…