Non-fiction

1 Calm by Fearne Cotton (Orion Spring) Packed with exercises, advice and practical ways to deal with stress and bring a sense of calm to your everyday life.

2 My Love Story by Tina Turner (Century) this official autobiography details her extraordinary against-all-the-odds story of her rise to stardom from humble origins.

3 Life on Earth by David Attenborough (Collins) a lavishly illustrated, 40th anniversary special edition, this much-loved book encapsulates the beauty of the world around us.

4 Red and White by Oz Clarke (Little, Brown) an entertaining combination of a memoir and a guide to the wine regions and grape varieties that oz loves best of all.

5 Murder by the Book by Claire Harman (Viking) a riveting investigation into a true and vicious murder that shocked Victorian london.

6 Written in History by Simon Sebag Montefiore (Weidenfeld & Nicolson) a compilation of notable letters that shed light on past events. w&h