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Discover the next big book before it hits bookshops – we have 100 copies to give away every month. Plus, start reading the first chapter straight away.
Discover First: White Smoke
Get one of 100 copies of Nick Brucker's heist thriller before it's out in 2027.
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Discover First: The Girl with the Seven Lives
Get one of 100 copies of Vikas Swarup's extraordinary page-turner before it's out in August.
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Discover First: Everything to the Sea
Get one of 100 copies of Alicia Upano's literary romance before it's out in July.
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Discover First brings you the best books before they reach the shelves of your local bookshop.
You may have missed out on the chance to get an early copy of these previous titles, but you haven't missed out on the chance to read them. Every book featured is available to pre-order or buy from your favourite bookshop and online – so if you've got National Book Token to spend and are looking for your next great read, check out our recommendations below. Click on a book cover to find out more, or read the first chapter straight away.
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We're proud to support the National Year of Reading
If you're into it... read into it! In 2026, every adult, young person and child are invited to Go All In – to discover how reading can make the things you already love even richer.
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