Welcome to our November news page, we've got some wonderfully indulgent new books for you this month.

First off is the sumptuous Chocolate from Maxine Clark (author of our bestselling Flavours of Tuscany and Tarts). Featuring a dazzling range of recipes that make the most of the wonders of chocolate, it's a great gift (and with its gold embossed cover and pink silky marker ribbon it even looks like a box of chocolates).

Take a peak at Maxine's recipe for hot chocolate (our Recipe of the Month ) and enjoy a cosy winter evening in with a good book.

Staying with the pleasures of food, in this our interview of the month we meet top food and wine writer, Fiona Beckett as she talks about her invaluable new book, Food, Wine & Friends. Fiona has a passion for entertaining friends without fuss, and the book features over 20 menus for every occasion, from a relaxed brunch to a more formal dinner that makes the most of some special wines. For each menu she suggests drinks that bring out the best in the food and add to the fun of the event. Our Author Interview this month is with Fiona and she talks to us about her book.

Our leading interiors title this month is the new book by decorating doyenne Caroline Clifton-Mogg, Apartment Living, in which she explores the best way to decorate a flat, be it a compact studio or a more spacious loft. Photographed in some of the world's most glamorous cities, it has a wealth of great ideas to copy, however short of space you might be. For a preview take a look at our Home & Garden tip of the month.

Our Body & Soul title for November is very chic Getting Gorgeous by top beauty journalist, Jacqui Ripley.

Packaged like your favourite powder compact, it's crammed with really useful tips for looking your best at all times. It's a great gift for a girlfriend (or treat for yourself). For a little of Jacqui's wise advice turn to our Body & Soul secret.