World Book Day - The Crew team recommends...
29 February 2024
There’s nothing quite like curling up with a good book. Whether you’re into non-fiction, fantasy, classic history or even romance, escaping to another world as you flick through pages and pages of riveting storytelling, is one of life’s greatest joys. And it’s safe to say that our Crew are no strangers to a novel or two. In celebration of World Book Day, we asked some members of our team to recommend the books that they’re loving right now. Go on, add them to your bedside table and get reading…

Blerta: Verity by Coleen Hoover
“It’s so gripping, full of mystery and there are plot twists all the way through”
In this dark, unpredictable thriller, writer Lowen accepts a job offer to ghost write for a bestselling author, Verity Crawford. As Lowen starts to delve into Verity’s notes and material, she discovers unsettling truths about Verity’s past, all the while growing closer to the author’s estranged husband. Should she keep these admissions to herself, or disrupt the life of a grieving family?
Cover credits: Little, Brown Book Group
In this dark, unpredictable thriller, writer Lowen accepts a job offer to ghost write for a bestselling author, Verity Crawford. As Lowen starts to delve into Verity’s notes and material, she discovers unsettling truths about Verity’s past, all the while growing closer to the author’s estranged husband. Should she keep these admissions to herself, or disrupt the life of a grieving family?
Cover credits: Little, Brown Book Group

Roxy: The Wolf Den trilogy by Elodie Harper
“It shines a light on the historical facts of Pompei”
Sold by her family and thrown into a life of slavery, this novel tells the tale of Amara and her experience living in Pompeii’s most infamous brothel – The Wolf Den. The tale follows her journey as she and the women around her find comfort in the dreams that they share and follows the steps Amara will take for freedom… and what it might cost her.
Cover credits: Bloomsbury publishing
Sold by her family and thrown into a life of slavery, this novel tells the tale of Amara and her experience living in Pompeii’s most infamous brothel – The Wolf Den. The tale follows her journey as she and the women around her find comfort in the dreams that they share and follows the steps Amara will take for freedom… and what it might cost her.
Cover credits: Bloomsbury publishing

Olivia: Archer’s Voice by Mia Sherridan
“A heartfelt romance with lots of emotion to it”
Mia Sherridan delivers a heartfelt romance, centred around characters Archer Hale and Bree Prescott. When Bree meets Archer, her world is turned upside down and together they navigate love and passion at a time where their town is filled with secrets. A gripping tale and true page-turner, and one that’s bound to evoke a few tears.
Cover credits: Little, Brown & company
Mia Sherridan delivers a heartfelt romance, centred around characters Archer Hale and Bree Prescott. When Bree meets Archer, her world is turned upside down and together they navigate love and passion at a time where their town is filled with secrets. A gripping tale and true page-turner, and one that’s bound to evoke a few tears.
Cover credits: Little, Brown & company

Kayla: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
“It lives up to the expectations. I literally couldn’t put it down”
A chilling tale that follows a live-in housemaid, who takes on the new role given to her by the Winchester family. All is soon not what it seems, as jealously of her employers begins to set in, at a time when she must keep her real identity hidden. The housemaid soon discovers that the Winchesters are keeping secrets of their own, which are potentially far more dangerous…
Cover credits: Little, Brown Book Group
A chilling tale that follows a live-in housemaid, who takes on the new role given to her by the Winchester family. All is soon not what it seems, as jealously of her employers begins to set in, at a time when she must keep her real identity hidden. The housemaid soon discovers that the Winchesters are keeping secrets of their own, which are potentially far more dangerous…
Cover credits: Little, Brown Book Group

Jake: Broadly speaking by Stuart Broad
“It was really interesting to read about his amazing career and a bit about his personal life as well – he’s an absolutely fantastic athlete”
An autobiography from cricketing legend, Stuart Broad. Taking a deep dive into his 17-year career, Stuart reflects on his highs and lows of the world of cricket, and the moments that truly made him a sporting great. An eye-opening and candid memoir that you won’t be able to put down.
Cover credits: Hodder & Stoughton
An autobiography from cricketing legend, Stuart Broad. Taking a deep dive into his 17-year career, Stuart reflects on his highs and lows of the world of cricket, and the moments that truly made him a sporting great. An eye-opening and candid memoir that you won’t be able to put down.
Cover credits: Hodder & Stoughton