Books

This month, four October releases as the build-up to the busy book season begins.

Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult A soul-stirring novel about what we choose to keep from our past from the New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here and She’s Not There.

by Jodi Picoult

Olivia McAfee and Lily Campanello have both started new lives in unfamiliar surroundings, but a shared love interest sees suspense, love story and exploration of the secrets we keep threatens to build to a powerful crescendo. Published by Hodder & Stoughton on November 15th

50 Times Football Changed the World by Gary Lineker and Ivor Baddiel Like him or loathe him for his Twitter antics, football legend Gary Lineker – with the help of Ivor Baddiel – has put together a collection of truly uplifting, empowering and extraordinary football stories that have inspired him throughout his career. These serve to highlight the awe-inspiring, heart-warming and eye-opening moments that have changed the game – and sometimes the world – forever. From pioneering players, trailblazing managers, and incredible tales both on and off the pitch, this book contains everything you ever wanted to know about the beautiful game. Published by Puffi n on October 13th

Made With Love by Tom Daley Made With Love is Tom Daley’s long-awaited debut knitting and crochet book. From covetable gifts to chic homeware, cosy accessories and stylish wardrobe essentials, Tom offers helpful tips and tricks to support even the most tentative of beginners. So whether you are a complete novice or looking for something a little different to try, Tom Daley’s Made with Love will soon have you creating projects to be proud of. Published by Harper Collins on October 27th

Soft Lad: A Collection of Stories (About Me) by Nick Grimshaw In Soft Lad, DJ and presenter Nick Grimshaw shares his outlooks, surprising obsessions, the things that have shaped him and his personal experiences with the world. bright lights of London, to his 14-year career climbing to the helm of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, he discusses everything from his love of music through to self-care, partying, lifechanging nights out, growing up, Red Nose Day, coming out, dogs, family, ADHD, Catholicism, and all that he’s seen in-between.

Nostalgic and heartfelt, it shines a humorous and captivating lens on the everevolving cultural obsessions we live by. Published by Hodder & Stoughton on October 27th