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  • Published: 16 October 2025
  • ISBN: 9781405977777
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 288

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In this book inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores the essence of what makes a home, debunking intimidating ideas about ‘taste’ and trends, offering practical and reassuring advice for every room, and above all celebrating the joy and comfort that comes from being surrounded by things you love.

This is partly a book about a feeling. We all know it, regardless of where we live. Home is when you open the front door and exhale.

In this joyous, practical, wise and entertaining book, inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores and celebrates the essence of what makes a home.

Whether it is grand or modest, urban or rural, rented or owned, shared or occupied solo, her mission is to make you sigh with contentment the moment you’re through your front door.

From understanding the best lightbulbs and the most flattering paint colours, or knowing what to make when you’ve asked people to dinner and have forgotten (or maybe never learned) how to cook, Home debunks intimidating ideas about ‘taste’ and celebrates the timeless importance of charm.

Inspiring you to think imaginatively about how to use the things you’ve already got, advising you on what to look out for when buying a sofa, and opening your eyes to the transformative power of a well-chosen picture frame, India will steer you far, far away from trends and Instagram and helps you find, trust – and take pride in – what you like.

Going from the hallway to the bedroom, via the bathroom, the kitchen, the sitting room and all the spaces in between, India shares everything she knows about how to create and find joy in every room. Along the way she shares life lessons, tips and stories of the things and people that have shaped her, and the places she has called home.

So, step over the threshold and come on in.
  • Published: 16 October 2025
  • ISBN: 9781405977777
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 288
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About the author

India Knight

India Knight is the author of four novels: Darling, Mutton, Comfort and Joy, Don't You Want Me? and My Life on a Plate. Her most recent book is India Knight's Beauty Edit. She is a columnist for the Sunday Times, and author of the Substack newsletter Home. She lives in Suffolk.

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Praise for Home

No matter what the topic, India writes so beautifully and with such good humor and grace — I feel like I’m sitting in the kitchen having coffee and chatting with an old friend

Jolene Handy, author of Time Travel Kitchen, praise for Home (Substack)

A rattle bag of lifestyle content, always interesting, and I love the writing

Laura Calder, praise for Home (Substack)

I can't get by without my weekly dose of 'HOME'. India's writing is so warm and engaging that it feels like you're amongst a group of friends

Jo Thompson, author of The Gardening Mind, praise for Home (Substack)

Quintessentially indispensable … brimming with generosity and love of life. I want to share this book with everyone I love and those I don’t … in the conviction that Home will make them NICER by association

Juliet Nicholson, author of The Book of Revelations

I would follow India Knight anywhere, both in and out of the home and anywhere else for that matter. Her writing is funny, informative, pertinent, and just very necessary

Lucinda Chambers

HOME is a delight. A restorative, joyful and genuinely handy book written by a curious, witty, magpie. Knight is a chronicler of stuff, a modern William Morris, who insists that things can be beautiful and useful and what's more, they don't need to cost the earth. Buy for the bedside, one for beside the loo, and ten to give to friends

Pandora Sykes

India's voice is one of irrepressible joy, guiding you through making your home a reflection of yourself - a testament to your own personality, rather than what’s ‘in’ on social media ... a must-buy for anyone looking to bring more joy into their homes

Rukmini Iyer, author of The Roasting Tin

One of the cosiest, funniest, loveliest things I’ve read for a while. India has decades of knowledge and experience and Home is just so WISE

Emma Gannon

So much wisdom and practical advice, you’ll need lots of bookmarks. I love it

Caroline Eden

I’m torn between wanting to dive in and devour every page and holding back because I feel I should read it with a notebook and pen beside me

Kate Watson-Smyth

Quite honestly the happiest thing I’ve read in a long time. I love India’s writing, and the fantastic ability she has to democratise joy

Laetitia Maklouf

BCOZ I LOVE YOU

Pandora Sykes