March 2026 Book Recommendations from New Editor Rhona Grew

This month’s reads are recommended by our new book editor, Rhona Grew, and are selected from her favourites of the last twelve months.

‘Lost Lambs’ by Madeline Cash garners early praise for its comic tone and quirky characters. The novel follows three Flynn daughters navigating family turmoil and a corporate conspiracy, blending dark comedy with themes of grooming, religion, and tech culture.

‘Wants & Needs’ by Roxy Dunn is a witty, fast-paced love story about Misty, a recently single woman navigating ethical non-monogamy with a married man.

‘The Shock of The Light’ by Lori Inglis Hall explores the emotional impact of World War Two on siblings Tessa and Theo, weaving personal tragedy with wartime history and highlighting female SOE agents.

‘Jean’ by Madeleine Dunnigan is a coming-of-age story set in a Sussex boarding school, focusing on adolescent love, desire, and loss amid 1970s counter-culture.

‘A Private Man’ by Stephanie Sy-Quia tells a slow-burn romance inspired by the author’s grandparents, exploring faith, duty, and forbidden love across decades and countries.

‘Half His Age’ by Jennette McCurdy is a darkly comic novel about a 17-year-old’s uncomfortable age-gap relationship with her creative writing teacher, addressing power and loneliness.

‘Heart The Lover’ by Lily King is a literary love story about first love, heartbreak, and mortality, blending past and present with emotional depth.

These novels offer a rich variety of themes and styles, perfect for readers seeking engaging and thought-provoking stories.