History, philosophy & science


Everyday Blessings: Finding God in the Small Things


Chartwell Books, December, £12.99, HB, 9780785850229


A devotional, intended as a gift or for personal use. Bound in vegan leather.


IVP, September, £12.99, TPB, 9781789746075


The author seeks understanding for those with neurodivergence, showing how changes to protocol and inclusion can bring about positive change.


Yagnaseni Datta (ed) Beasts of Legend Giles, December, £39.95, HB, 9781917273237


On three legendary creatures – dragon, tiger and monkey – and their role in Chinese, Japanese and Korean cultures.


Dov Waxman The Question of Antisemitism


Princeton, January 2027, £30, HB, 9780691259970


A clarification of antisemitism as a concept and its place in the Israel- Palestinian conflict.


Florence and


Marie-Jose Thinard Plants of the Bible Cool Springs Press, September, £22, HB, 9781577157595


Referencing both Old and New Testaments, an illustrated history of 45 plants mentioned in the Bible, aimed at followers of Judaism, Islam and Christianity.


Colour My Courage DK, September, £8.99, PB, 9780241793534/5811


Colouring books for teens and up encouraging mindfulness and spiritual growth. Another book in the series, Colour My Love, will come out in November (5811).


Eamon Duffy A History of the Popes Yale, August, £14.99, PB, 9780300303698


A new, expanded fifth edition of this comprehensive history of the papacy.


Philip Freeman Aristotle Yale, September, £18.99, HB, 9780300279948


The first modern biography of Aristotle.


Ronald Hutton Goddesses Yale, October, £25, HB, 9780300290721


Focuses on eight key goddesses and the roles they played in their societies.


Religions Sam Yo


The Monk’s Mindset Allen & Unwin, February 2027, £10.99, PB, 9781805467021


Yo draws on his Buddhist monastic training for this blend of memoir and practical guide to mindfulness.


Bart van Es True Fire Faber, February 2027, £20, HB, 9780571392285


A biography of St Augustine, described as inspirational and urgent.


Tom Wright The Wisdom of Jesus Lion Books, September, £13.99, HB, 9781739417871


An anthology of the sayings of Jesus, accompanied by key artworks.


Jonathan Tremaine Thomas Make Straight the Path


Nelson Books, December, £14.99, PB, 9781400256754


For Christians wishing to understand divisions within their faith.


Alister McGrath Rethinking Christianity Nelson Books, December, £14.99, PB, 9781400261321


John Mark Comer Into the Quiet Form, October, £19.99, HB, 9780281080007


Shows how to find peace in religious belief.


Gordon McKechnie The Christian Almanac HarperCollins, September, £12.99, HB, 9780008835873


A guide to Christian festivals, feasts and holy days.


Sophie Killingley Blessed Are the Neurodivergent


McGrath writes of reconnecting with Christian faith to find what it offers seekers of faith and understanding.


Peter Schäfer Ashkenazi Princeton, January 2027, £35, HB, 9780691267449


A history of Ashkenazi Jews.


Shaul Magid, Zev Mishell (eds) Jewish Anti-Zionism: A Historical Anthology


Princeton, November, £30, TPB, 9780691269283


Ruth Bushyager Come Away With Me IVP, November, £14.99, HB, 9781789746136


A fresh view of belief, and a guide to spiritual retreat.


Esther Prior The Good


Shepherd’s Way IVP, February 2027, £16.99, HB, 9781789746532


Drawn from Gospel of John, a framework for navigating life and faith.


Documents examining the Jewish resistance to Zionism.


Mario Poceski The Buddha: Life, Legend and Legacy


Reaktion Books, October, £15.99, HB, 9781836392804


An introduction to the Buddha for general readers.


Michael F Cusato Francis of Assisi Reaktion Books, February 2027, £14.95, PB, 9781836393375


The Story of St Francis, from the founding of the Franciscan order to the concept of love, justice and dignity for all.


Cosima Clara Gillhammer Light on Darkness: The Untold Story of the Liturgy


Reaktion Books, April 2027, £12.99, PB, 9781836393542


Examines the effects of the Christian liturgy on art, literature, music and architecture.


Gemma Simmonds A Time to Reflect - Year B: Meditations Through the Year Based on the Catholic Lectionary


SPCK, August, £18.99, HB, 9780281091492


A series of reflections and prayers based on the Sunday readings in the Catholic Lectionary for Year B.


Reflections on 20 people who have profoundly affected the lives and thoughts of Christians everywhere.


Windhorse, September, £13.99, PB, 9781915342690


For general readers, a guide to presence, practice and meaning in Buddhism.


John Sentamu Sentamu: A Life SPCK, January 2027, £24.99, HB, 9780281086689


An autobiography from Sentamu focusing on his overriding faith in God and that guidance throughout his life.


Wendy Beckett The Art of Mary SPCK, October, £12.99, TPB, 9780281091881


A new, posthumous Lent book.


Michelle Jones The Spiritual Vision of Sister Wendy Beckett


SPCK, October, £19.99, HB, 9780281091027


Passages from published and unpublished works illustrating Sister Wendy Beckett’s spiritual wisdom.


Eleanor Sanderson Walking with Angels SPCK, August, £11.99, TPB, 9780281092079


The Archbishop of York’s Advent book for 2026.


Philip Law, Lauren Windle When You Need a Prayer SPCK, April 2027, £15.99, HB, 9780281091904


An anthology of 200 new prayers.


Richard Harries All Shall Be Well SPCK, November, £11.99, TPB, 9780281092253


A journey through Lent with the writings of Julian of Norwich.


Ruth Valerio How to Survive a World in Crisis


SPCK, September, £10.99, TPB, 9780281092383


How to use the strength of Christian faith to fight for the causes you believe in.


Rowan Williams Luminaries SPCK, May 2027, £9.99, PB, 9780281081592


John Potter Christmas Carols Yale, September, £18.99, HB, 9780300282337


The long and fascinating history of Christmas carols, from Medieval beginnings through Victorian reimagining to today.


Melanie McDonagh Converts Yale, September, £12.99, PB, 9780300306194


How the Catholic Church and its rituals became so fashionable in the 20th century.


Magic & folklore


Seren Hawley-Plows The Ancient Ways Bluebird, September, £16.99, HB, 9781035065998


A seasonal guide connecting readers with folklore, tradition and nature.


Joanna Watters


Essential Moon Astrology Cico Books, November, £14.99, PB, 9781800655942


Explores the role of the moon in astrology.


Silja Shantigarbha


A Thousand Kisses Deep Windhorse, October, £13.99, PB, 9781915342676


Buddhist wisdom for couples navigating love and relationships.


Nagapriya The Possibility of Amazement


The Green Wiccan Book of Herbs Cico Books, October, £14.99, HB, 9781800656680


An introduction to 52 key herbs and their roles in spells, medicine and cooking.


Vanessa Lampert The Little Book of Angels


Cico Books, September, £9.99, HB, 9781800656673


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