Iconic film company Hammer Films has teamed up with Random House imprint Arrow to publish a new list, with Jeanette Winterson writing one of the first titles.

"I will go to Ruth Rendell’s home, because she and PD James are having a cross-party baroness night, which shows true open-mindedness..."

"On the 28th, I am doing what I always do, and having supper with Ruth Rendell, just the two of us. I tried to get her to come with me to Susie Orbach's Christmas Eve party but she said: "Jeanette, I do my best to be alone at Christmas, and I'm not changing it, even for you". Ruth is like a mother to me, as well as a friend, and our Christmas meal together – she cooks – is one of the most important of the festive days."