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WHAT’S PUBLISHING THIS WINTER AT ICON BOOKS
Posted on 2026/01/19 in Uncategorized, tagged as
Are you deep in the trenches of winter? Runny noses and frozen fingers are a staple, but the company of a good book can go a long way to combat the cold. There’s no better time to cancel plans and bury yourself in blankets with this season’s non-fiction. From memoirs than encourage you to take a life-altering path, to lesser-known histories that you won’t be able to put down, to the sciences of pain and technology, and excellent companions… Read more »
The Year I Lay My Head in Water – Laura Hall’s 5 Favourite Scandinavian Swimming Spots
Posted on 2026/01/14 in Uncategorized, tagged as
Discover where Laura Hall, author of The Year I Lay My Head in Water: Swimming Scandinavia in Search of a Better Life most loves to take a dip. Whether you’re seeking a new adventure, or a refuge from burnout, take a plunge this January and discover some of the most beautiful swimming spots Scandinavia has to off. Living in Copenhagen had been a dream for Laura and it was working out – until it wasn’t. She discovered that the trials of lif… Read more »
2025 Festive Gift Guide
Posted on 2025/11/24 in Uncategorized, tagged as
If you’ve been planning your festive shopping since October or you’re one of the many Christmas Eve panic-buyers, our fascinating range of intelligent non-fiction offers something special for the readers in your life. From discovering the power of the open water in Breaking Waves, to the harrowing tale of murder and restorative justice in Face to Face, to stocking filler sized diverse narratives in The History Lessons, there’s something for every… Read more »
Settle in this spooky season with The Frighteners!
Posted on 2025/10/20 in Uncategorized, tagged as
Whether you’re a fan of the supernatural or you enjoy chomping on popcorn as a masked killer chases their victim with a chainsaw, settle in to understand why millions of people seek to be disgusted and freaked out. The Frighteners is Baptist minister Peter Laws’ journey into the macabre, as he dives headfirst into our love of horror culture and how it offers us a safe way to confront our mortality. Join him to meet vampires, hunt werewolve… Read more »
WHAT’S PUBLISHING THIS AUTUMN AT ICON BOOKS
Posted on 2025/09/11 in Uncategorized, tagged as
Grab your blankets and order those pumpkin spice lattes because cosy season has officially begun! As the weather grows colder, it’s finally time to swap beach towels for woolly jumpers and update our Autumn TBR lists. In order to celebrate two of our brilliant September reads coming out today, we’re giving you the comprehensive list of everything we’re publishing this season. Get excited! Just click on the links to buy or pre-order your favourite… Read more »
Take a Journey Through Festivity in Fiesta by Daniel Stables
Posted on 2025/08/14 in Uncategorized, tagged as
Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity by Daniel Stables Sneak Peek ‘Daniel has the rare ability to seamlessly take fascinating anthropological and psychological perspectives and weave them into exciting travel narratives. A unique insight into the human condition through the lens of gatherings of all description – thought-provoking and inspiring.’ Levison Wood, author of Walking the Nile In his engaging and reflective travel memoir, Daniel S… Read more »
Face to Face by Nick Dawson: Sneak Peek
Posted on 2025/07/03 in News, tagged as Face to Face, Nick Dawson, Non-fiction
Face to Face: Finding Justice for My Murdered Twin Brother by Nick Dawson Sneak Peek ‘Face to Face is a brave endeavour to answer our culture of dehumanization with a story that ultimately rehumanizes at every level. Essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand the power and impact of restorative justice.’ Marina Cantacuzino, author of Forgiveness: An Exploration and founder of The Forgiveness Project When his identic… Read more »
WHAT’S PUBLISHING THIS SUMMER AT ICON BOOKS
Posted on 2025/06/03 in New Books, News, tagged as
The long-awaited summer is here at last with that tell-tale June weather. Whether you’re a jet-setter or a home bird, make this summer the one where you lose yourself in a different world or learn about a fascinating topic with your latest gripping non-fiction read. This summer, we’re bringing the perfect companions to hectic holidays and lazy lie-ins with our new titles and upcoming paperbacks. With everything from quirky travelogues to u… Read more »
Remembering Women by Christine Lehnen: Sneak Peek
Posted on 2025/05/19 in New Books, News, tagged as Christine Lehnen, Coming Soon, Remembering Women
Remembering Women: Lessons From the Ancient World by Christine Lehnen Sneak Peek Women do have a history of their own. All we need to do is remember it. ‘A fascinating, thought-provoking exploration of powerful women’s lives in the past and today, showing how important it is that we remember their successes, leadership, independence and equality.’ Marion Gibson, author of Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials Due t… Read more »
Celebrate the UK’s Unsung Cities – Sh*tty Breaks by Ben Aitken Bookshop Tour
Posted on 2025/04/02 in Uncategorized, tagged as Ben Aitken, Bookshop Tour, Non-fiction, Sh*tty Breaks, UK Travel
Not everything that glitters is gold, which is why Ben Aitken gave London the cold shoulder and went to Preston instead. Hailing from Portsmouth, Ben knows from experience that unfashionable places can be quietly brilliant. So, over the course of a year, the bestselling author of A Chip Shop in Poznan and The Gran Tour visited twelve of the least popular spots in the UK and Ireland for a city break. To celebrate, Ben will be visiting some of the… Read more »
