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.
"Books this fun are rare": 12 of the funniest reads for when you need a pick-me-up
The weather might be gloomy but these books will put a smile on your face!
Join us for VIP Book Club: Dorothy Koomson at GH Live x CL Christmas Market
We're looking forward to some book chat with the author of The Quiet Girls.
"A library of brilliant books": Here's a complete list of all the GH VIP Book Clubs picks so far
Join GH's VIP Book Club and every month you'll get a free e-book, an invitation to our GH Book Club get-togethers and more....
"Twisted, exhilarating and very creepy": 10 spooky reads to scare yourself silly with
Looking for a thrill? These chilling books will send shivers down your spine.
"I've read 20 books this month as a book reviewer and these are my best novels to read this November"
Our pick of the nest new hardback fiction, from gripping thrillers to literary gems, out this month.
"One of the most powerful horror tales ever written": Jonathan Bailey's "chilling" new role is his darkest yet
Want to spook yourself silly this Halloween? This scary story will send shivers down your spine.
The books kids actually want for Christmas, from beautiful picture books to gripping reads for teens
We asked a panel of children, aged from one to 12, to tell us which titles they’d most like to find under the tree this Christmas.
"An all-encompassing masterpiece": 8 must-read books out in paperback this October
Our books director's pick of the best new books out in their cheaper, lighter editions this month.
From cocktail recipes to festive stories, these brilliant books would make great stocking fillers this Christmas
Looking for a gift idea for the book lover in your life? Here are some that make ideal stocking stuffers.
From delicious cookbooks to cool kids books, these are the 32 best books to give (or keep) this Christmas
Books are always a foolproof present - plus, they’re easy to wrap!
If you're as obsessed with Celebrity Traitors as we are, you need to read these 20 twisty thrillers
If you're looking for something gripping to read now this series has finished, pick up one of these page-turners!
"I've read over 100 novels this year as a literary editor and these are my best books of the year (so far)"
It's been a bumprer year already for brilliant books and these are our pick of the best to read this autumn.
"I live with insecurity and self-doubt": Harlan Coben on what drives him - and the TV thriller he's working on next
Prolific thriller writer Harlan Coben on family, motivation and the secret to a good plot twist.
"A mystery, a love story and a ghost story, all at once": 12 recommended reads for October - and they're all 99p
Download these brilliant books now while they're under £1!
From a spicy chapter a day to bedtime stories for kids, these are the 12 best book advent calendars to buy for readers
The book lovers in your life will adore these!
9 perfect Christmas presents for book lovers - from cookbooks to memoirs - as chosen by Good Housekeeping readers
These are the new non-fiction titles voted best of the year by the GH VIP reader panel and expert judges.
"Emotionally raw, riotously entertaining": Find out which novel is our book editor's best book of the month
Our pick of the nest new fiction, from gripping thrillers to literary gems, out this month.
Nigella Lawson recommends an “utterly compelling“ novel and here’s why you need to read it, too
Looking for a gripping read? Nigella’s latest recommendation is a stunning story about grief.
"A tantalising whodunnit with the funniest dialogue I’ve read in a while": 10 best cosy crime books of autumn
Calling all fans of The Thursday Murder Club! If you enjoy a whodunit to puzzle your way through, you'll love these cosy crime novels, all new for autumn 2026.
Read an exclusive new crime story from Bella Mackie, author of How To Kill Your Family
Simone loves having a community around her but she doesn’t realise quite how closely they’ve all been watching her, in this darkly funny story from bestselling crime writer Bella Mackie.
Recommended books by Barbara Kingsolver, Sara Cox, Elizabeth Strout and Dolly Alderton - and they're all 99p
Download these brilliant books now before the price goes up again!
"A beautiful book to get lost in": The best books by Matt Haig and where to start reading
If you're looking for a thoughtful read, try the books of Matt Haig. Here are our favourites...
‘So clever and so much fun. Fans of Miss Marple will be delighted!’: 8 best crime fiction to read this autumn
From clever cosy crime to gripping thrillers, these are our recommendations if you're a crime fiction fan!
An intimate portrait of Princess Diana by her brother and 7 other must-listen audiobooks out this month
The most bingeable listens of the month, from literary gems to gripping thrillers.
"Spellbinding and impossible to forget": The best paperbacks to read this month, according to Good Housekeeping readers
Discover which four paperbacks have earned a place in our Good Books October Collection, chosen by our panel of VIP Members and expert judges
"I've read over 20 novels this month as a literary editor and these are my 7 best books to read in September"
Our pick of the nest new fiction, from gripping thrillers to literary gems, out this month.
Book quiz: Can you guess these novels from their famous food?
Identify which books we're talking about from the recipes and dishes they mention.
From a sequel to The Time Traveller's Wife to a one-sitting thriller, these are the 10 best books to read this autumn
From Richard Osman to Rebecca Yarros, here is our pick of the big new releases.
The inside story of what triggered the Beckham family feud – and what really happened during that wedding dance
A new explosive book about the rift between Brooklyn and his parents, David and Victoria, explores what really went wrong
Could you be the new Poirot? 10 fiendishly clever murder mystery puzzle books where you play detective
Think you could hack it as a detective? Put the "ze little grey" cells to work with these interactive mysteries.
"I was utterly gripped from page one - a totally compelling live mystery": the 10 top audiobooks to listen to in August
From a new Agatha Christoe with an all-star cast to a biography full of shocking revelations, escape into these audiobooks.
"A real treat from start to finish": A Pressing Engagement is Hannah Waddingham's "flirty" new Jilly Cooper romance
A match made in heaven! Find out more about a new adaptation of Jilly Cooper's romance.