W H Smith partners with author O'Porter to launch 'Dawn Loves' recommended reads

W H Smith has partnered with author and broadcaster Dawn O’Porter to launch ‘Dawn Loves’ recommended reads. 

The five novels hand-picked by O’Porter are Love Marriage by Monica Ali (Virago), Yinka, Where Is Your Husband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn (Viking) Girl A by Abigail Dean (HarperCollins), Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (Doubleday) and Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors (Fourth Estate). 

The retailer is launching a buy one get one half price offer which includes O’Porter’s own novel So Lucky, published by Harper Collins. ‘Dawn Loves’ book recommendations are available across select W H Smith Travel stores in airports and railway stations as well as at whsmith.co.uk. 

O’Porter said: “I’m so excited to be teaming up with W H Smith to launch the ‘Dawn Loves’ recommended reads. I’ve had the privilege of reading an amazing range of books as part of this collaboration – books that will make you laugh, make you cry, make you think twice. I’m so proud of the collection, and can’t wait to build a community of readers who are as passionate about these books as I am.” 

Sharon Nightingale, books buyer at W H Smith, added: “Working with Dawn is an absolute pleasure, and we can’t wait to share these recommended reads with our customers. They really are five excellent books, all hard to put down – so whether our customers are looking for a holiday read or searching for a great book to ease their commute, Dawn knows what makes a guaranteed great read.”

"The ‘Dawn Loves’ collection will be refreshed every three months so our avid readers are topped up throughout each of the seasons. The next ‘Dawn Loves’ recommendations, exclusive to W H Smith, will be shared in September.” 

W H Smith also announced today it would be unveiling Toys “R” Us shop-in-shops in nine stores to bring the children’s toy brand back to the high street.  

Sean Toal, managing director, W H Smith High Street, said: “At W H Smith, we’re always exploring new opportunities to launch exciting, new product ranges to our customers on the high street, and our partnership with Toys “R” Us certainly does this! The brand has long been known for its exceptional range of toys and games and complements our existing offer well.”