The prestigious Richard & Judy Book Club, the biggest book club in the UK, has announced its 2026 Spring Picks.
Hosted by Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, the book club has run since 2004 and features consistently great selections, with a mix of old and new, primarily focused on thrillers and mysteries.
Six books have been picked for the 2026 Spring Picks.
Kristin Hannah makes her third appearance on the Book Club Picks with The Great Alone. Previous novels by Kristin that have appeared on the Richard & Judy Book Club are The Women and The Four Winds.
Ruth Mancini also appears for the second time with The Day I Lost You..
We have first time appearances by Remi Kone and Beth O’Leary.
Here is a breakdown of all six picks and descriptions of each book:
The Day I Lost You by Ruth Mancini
A woman seeking a fresh start in Spain is accused of stealing a missing baby, yet she has the documents to prove he’s hers, kicking off a twisty two-mothers battle where the truth is the most dangerous secret.
Innocent Guilt by Remi Kone
The first novel in the Leah Hutch series. A silent, blood-soaked woman walks into a London police station with a bat, and as detectives and a rival journalist race to connect her to a nearby murder, a personal vendetta drags them into the darkest parts of their past.
Richard took a moment to mention that this one was a “wonderful story”.
The Scene of the Crime by Lynda La Plante
The first novel in Lynda’s new CSI Jessica Russell series. A brutal assault puts a ruthless barrister’s husband in a coma, and a brand-new elite forensics unit must crack what was really stolen—and fast—before a single misstep shuts them down.
Wolf Hour by Jo Nesbo
A suspended cop and a visiting “crime writer” circle the same Minneapolis serial killings, but the deeper they dig into Tomas Gomez, the clearer it becomes the real predator is hiding in plain sight.
Swept Away by Beth O'Leary
A one-night stand turns into an unforgettable slow-burn when two strangers wake up adrift on a houseboat, forced to survive together……and discover they might be exactly what the other needs.
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
A family’s fresh start in 1970s Alaska becomes a fight for survival when the winter closes in and the real danger isn’t the wilderness. It’s the husband and father unraveling inside their cabin.
You are able to purchase all six books at half-price from TGJones.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Graeme is the founder of Book Notification. Born in Scotland and now living in Canada, his lifelong love of reading began with Enid Blyton. He enjoys spy thrillers, psychological thrillers, light sci-fi, and anything to do with time travel. His favorite book is Replay by Ken Grimwood.