Tracey Corderoy‘s Squish Squash, Squeeze is this month’s Featured Book on The Reading…

Zone. Read the interview with Tracey and illustrator Jane Chapman here

“It’s not only a book about surprises and being brave enough to stand up and speak, but about learning to compromise and get along with others too. I hope you all enjoy the story as much as I truly loved writing about this very chaotic band of random animals that become a happy bunch of friends with (finally thanks to Mole) room for all!”

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A dark, bold literary novel about two estranged brothers brought back into each other’s lives by their father’s disappearance – and the emotional, moral and physical reckoning that follows.

Two estranged brothers emerge from long periods of isolation when their father goes missing. Alike in appearance but sharply divided by experience, the brothers are forced into proximity as they search for the elderly man across Gran Canaria.

Nick is a priest, a man shaped by a violent criminal past and sincere religious conversion, while Gary is a former basketball player whose heightened energy and volatility signal a manic episode brought on by bipolar disorder.

As they navigate seedy bars, churches, beaches and volcanic landscapes, the search becomes something deeper: a confrontation with memory, masculinity, faith and care. Their father’s dementia haunts every step of the journey, destabilising the idea of authority and leaving the brothers to negotiate responsibility between them.
What emerges is a deeply humane novel about male bonds – messy, funny and tender – and about what it means to love someone when certainty has disappeared.

Discover more than 80 irresistible recipes for everyday luxury using the world’s greatest ingredient

Truffles were once found only on the menus of fine-dining restaurants, but now this deliciously accessible cookbook by the Truffle Guys brings the magic of cooking with these flavoursome fungi to your kitchen.

Packed with simple techniques, incredible ingredients and unforgettable flavour, this book will make truffles easy and affordable to cook with at home. Inside you’ll find:

• Golden, crunchy and comforting Truffle Arancini with Truffle Romesco Sauce
• Indulgent quick bites such as Bang Bang Shrimp
• The Ultimate Steak Sandwich, a hearty favourite
• A classic Mac & Cheese with a truffle twist
• Quick weeknight wins like Baked Salmon Rice Bowl with Soy Sauce & Truffle Honey
• Showstopping Seared Scallops with Chorizo & Truffle Butter for when you’re entertaining

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a keen home cook, these recipes bring luxurious flavour to everyday dishes and will elevate your culinary game.

Truffle Guys started with two mates and one simple belief: incredible food shouldn’t feel exclusive. Their mission is to make delicious truffle products accessible to all food lovers. Truffle is their first coobook.