Joanne Finney
Books Director
Joanne Finney is GoodHousekeeping's Books Director and resident bookworm. She writes about everything from the must-read best-sellers to the latest book industry gossip. She has previously been a judge of the Costa Book Awards and runs the popular Book Room Facebook group.Â
Read an extract from heart-thumping new thriller The Stolen Child
Get a taste of why GH's VIP reader panel voted this thriller by Carmel Harrington their Winner...
GH VIP Book Club with thriller writer Alice Feeney
Join us for an evening of book chat with the author of the best-seller Beautiful Ugly.
If you're a fan of The Thursday Murder Club, read these 14 cosy crime books next
If you're a big Richard Osman fan, good news! Here are some more reads we know you'll love
From a murder mystery by the creator of Broadchurch to a moving family drama, these are the 8 books GH readers chose as their best reads of the autumn
Discover which eight paperbacks have earned a place in our Good Books Autumn Collection, chosen by our panel of VIP Members and expert judges
Love Slow Horses? 6 best Mick Herron books to read
Love Slow Horses on Apple TV+? Read the books behind the series.
From Richard Osman to Margaret Atwood, these are the literary festivals to book to see your favourite authors
From boutique literary events to big-name bonanzas, here’s our round-up of the best book festivals happening in 2025
'When the urge to cut loose strikes, better to read about other women who’ve blown up their lives so that you don’t have to'
Thriller writer Erin Kelly recommends the reads you need when you want to rebel
From a pulse-pounding thriller to a new novel from Elizabeth Day, these are the 7 best books out in September
From gripping thrillers to literary gems, here are some brilliant reads out this month.
21 household problems you can easily solve with bicarbonate of soda
Ditch the expensive cleaners – your secret weapon is probably already in the cupboard.
Fans of Brooklyn rejoice! Colm Toibin has written a sequel and you can read a sample here
His latest novel Long Island is a GH Good Books Reader Favourite.
5 brilliant novels with feisty older female characters for when you need a boost
If you’re mourning your youth, pick up a novel featuring a fierce woman of a certain vintage, says author Louise Candlish
"If you have kids, don't advertise it": Rebecca Reid shares the lessons she's learned about dating after divorce
Author Rebecca Reid found dating was a balm for a broken heart.
Read an extract from the most joyful book of summer
Looking for some sunshine in book form? You'll love Welcome To Glorious Tuga by Francesca, chosen by GH readers as a Reader Favourite
"The key to creating a character is in the detail": writing advice from best-selling author Jennie Godfrey
The List Of Suspicious Things author shares her top tips for plotting a novel, creating believeable characters and more...
Read a free extract from the new book by Paula Hawkins
Here's your chance to enjoy a taste of The Blue Hour, the winning book in our Good Books Summer Collection. It's a gripping thriller about an artist whose husband disappeared in mysterious circumstances.
From a twisty domestic noir to a Booker Prize winner, these brilliant books are 99p today on Kindle
I've browsed through the latest Kindle 99p deals and here's what I would recommend downloading!
From a weepie set in Mallorca to a romance in Sicily, these are the best books to take away on your holiday
The best novels to transport you to faraway places - even if you're not leaving home!
The books that shaped me: Yael van der Wouden
The Women's Prize for Fiction-winning author shares the rerads that mean the most to her.
"So many of my memories feel out of reach now": Fiona Phillips on the devastating impact of Alzheimer's
TV presenter Fiona Phillips was only 60 when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Here, she and her husband, Martin Frizell, bravely share how her life has changed in the past three years and what the future looks like
Love One Day? These are the 5 best David Nicholls novels, rated by us
These are our favourite books by author David Nicholls.
'I read 52 books each year and these are the ones I'd buy in the Amazon Prime Day sale'
Bag a book bargain this week...
From a gritty mother-daughter drama to a feel-good sunshine read, these are the 8 novels GH readers chose as their best books of the summer
Find out which eight novels have earned a place in our Good Books Summer Collection – all chosen by our panel of VIP Members and expert judges
25 uplifting memoirs by remarkable women
Our books director recommends some of her favourite real-life stories.
From a feel-good novel to a foodie memoir, these are the books our favourite writers can't wait to read this summer
Five best-selling authors give us the inside scoop on the books they’re excited about
Whatever you're in the mood for this summer, these are the 50 best ever beach reads
Books director Joanne Finney picks her favourite summer reads – perfect for long, hot days.
"Your main character doesn’t need to be perfect but they must be relatable": Brilliant writing advice from a top literary agent
Nelle Andrew, literary agent to Sara Collins, Bryony Gordon and Jennie Godfrey, shares her top tips
Calling all aspiring authors! Here's your chance to win a one-to-one session with a literary agent - plus £1,500
If you’ve always dreamed of seeing your novel in print, this is your chance to make it a reality. GH has teamed up with a top literary agency to help you reach your goal
A life-affirming memoir and a beautiful story of female desire are the must-read winners of this year’s Women’s Prize
NHS doctor Rachel Clarke and debut novelist Yael van der Wouden win Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction and Fiction.
Books for kids who don't like reading
New research shows fewer children than ever are reading for pleasure. Here's how to get them hooked on books...
These 10 books about unlikely friendships are the feel-good reads we need right now
The heart-warming bond between unlikely allies
25 of the best books that tell LGBTQ+ stories
From eye-opening memoirs to moving novels, add these books to your reading list...
From a nail-biting drama to a love letter to female friendship, these are best books of 2025 (so far)
Our Books Director picks her favourite novels of the year so far