Ready to kick off the new year with some of the most unmissable new releases of 2025?
We asked our booksellers to share which titles they’re most looking forward to reading this January (plus, which books visitors to our bookshop just can’t stop talking about).
Here are the top ten books we can’t wait to add to our bookshelves in 2025!
Bookseller Recommendations: Top 10 Must-Read Books Released This January
1. Death in the Arctic by Tom Hindle
Release date: January 16th 2025
Genre: Crime
Signed & numbered by the author | Blocked Sprayed Edges | Hardback | UK First Edition, First Printing
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A frozen wilderness. A killer in the skies.
Set aboard a luxury airship soaring over the Arctic, this gripping crime novel invites you to step into a chilling game of cat and mouse. When a passenger is found dead, the dream of a lifetime turns into a nightmare. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, everyone aboard becomes a suspect. With blocked sprayed edges and a signed, limited first edition, this is a book as exquisite as it is thrilling. Don’t miss your chance to own this masterpiece of icy intrigue.
2. The Lamb by Lucy Rose
Release date: January 30th, 2025
Genre: Horror
Signed & Numbered | Limited Edition | Exclusive Jacket Design | Exclusive Board Designs | Digital Edges | Hardcover | UK First Edition, First Printing
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A folk tale. A horror story. A love story. An enchantment.
In her stunning debut, Lucy Rose crafts a gothic coming-of-age tale that will haunt you long after the final page. Set in the eerie wilds of Cumbria, The Lamb explores the visceral bond between a mother and daughter, woven with dark desires, macabre secrets, and an unforgettable bid for freedom. Perfect for fans of Angela Carter and Margaret Atwood, this limited edition with exclusive board and jacket designs is a collector’s dream. Embrace the darkness — if you dare.
Note, this edition is exclusively for our PREM1ER book club members. Join today to secure your copy.
3. The Garden by Nick Newman
Release date: January 30th, 2025
Genre: General Fiction
Signed & numbered by the author | Embossed & numbered | Hardback |UK First Edition, First Printing
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A haunting story of love at the end of the world.
Step into a mysterious walled garden where two elderly sisters’ secluded existence is upended by the arrival of a nameless boy. Lyrical and atmospheric, Nick Newman’s The Garden is a tale of creeping dread and quiet tenderness, with a dark twist. Featuring an embossed, signed edition, this book is as beautiful to hold as it is to read. Don’t let this extraordinary story pass you by.
4. Notes on a Drowning by Anna Sharpe
Release date: January 23rd, 2025
Genre: Crime
Signed by the author | Hardback | UK First Edition, First Printing
When the powerful protect the guilty, who will fight for the truth?
This electrifying thriller combines fast-paced action with sharp social commentary. Alex, a struggling lawyer, and Kat, a political adviser with a dark past, must join forces to uncover the truth behind a teenager’s mysterious death. Their quest exposes corruption at the highest levels, but will they pay the ultimate price for justice? With praise from Sarah Vaughan and Helen Fields, Notes on a Drowning is a must-read for fans of contemporary crime fiction.
5. The House of Frost and Feathers - GSFF Edition by Lauren Wiesebron
Release date: January 16th 2025
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Signed & Numbered | Limited Edition | Digitally sprayed edges | Hidden foiling | Hardcover | UK First Edition, First Printing
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Spinning Silver meets Howl’s Moving Castle in this Slavic folklore-inspired fantasy.
Marisha’s search for freedom takes her into the world of the feared koldunya, Baba Zima, where magic and danger intertwine. This breathtaking debut blends folklore, mystery, and enchantment into an unforgettable tale. Featuring digitally sprayed edges and hidden foiling, this limited edition is as spellbinding as the story within. Secure your copy before it vanishes like frost in the morning sun.
Please note: this edition is exclusively for our GSFF book club members. Join the waitlist today to be in with a chance of securing a copy.
6. Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Release date: January 16th 2025
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Signed & Numbered | Limited Edition | Digitally sprayed edges (no artwork on the boards) | Hardcover | UK First Edition, First Printing
A magical adventure through a world like no other.
Transport yourself to a Ghibli-esque wonderland in this enchanting novel about destiny, loss, and redemption. When Hana’s father vanishes from their mystical pawnshop, she must team up with a charming stranger to uncover the truth. Their journey will take you across rain-soaked streets, night markets in the clouds, and the bridge between midnight and morning.
7. Confessions by Catherine Airey
Release date: January 23rd 2025
Genre: General Fiction
Signed & numbered by the author | Embossed & numbered | Hardback |UK First Edition, First Printing
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An intimate exploration of love, loss, and family secrets.
Spanning three generations of women, Confessions traces their lives as they navigate tragedy, mystery, and redemption. With echoes of The Paper Palace, Catherine Airey’s immersive debut will captivate readers who love rich, character-driven stories. This embossed, signed edition is an elegant addition to any bookshelf. Prepare to be moved.
8. The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang
Release date: January 28th 2025
Genre: Historical Fiction
Signed by the author | Hardback |UK First Edition, First Printing
A tale of sisterhood, betrayal, and survival in 1800s China.
Beautifully written and utterly immersive, Jane Yang’s The Lotus Shoes brings to life the intertwined fates of two young women navigating the constraints of their era. This poignant story will appeal to fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz. A signed first edition of this heart-rending novel is a treasure you’ll cherish.
9. Murder on the Marlow Belle by Robert Thorogood
Release date: January 16th 2025
Genre: Crime
Signed by the author | Hardback | UK First Edition, First Printing
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All aboard for another Marlow Murder Club mystery!
Judith, Suzie, and Becks are back in this cosy crime caper, investigating a suspicious death aboard a private cruiser. Packed with humour, mystery, and plenty of twists, Murder on the Marlow Belle is a must for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman. Grab this signed edition and solve the mystery alongside Marlow’s favourite sleuths.
10. A Language of Dragons by S. F. Williamson
Release date: January 2nd 2025
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Dark Academia meets dragon lore in this spellbinding debut.
Set in an alternate 1920s London, A Language of Dragons combines intrigue, rebellion, and the beauty of ancient dragon languages. Fans of Babel and Fourth Wing will find themselves utterly enthralled by this masterful story. With a signed first edition, this book is destined to be one of 2025’s most talked-about releases.
Find New Favourites To Add To Your Bookshelves In 2025
We hoped you enjoyed our curation of January must-reads. With so many unmissable titles being released in January and the rest of 2025, do check our future releases section regularly to find more brilliant upcoming books you don’t want to miss out on this year.
