Huge music star is backing inspirational scheme to get adults reading | Books | Entertainment

Music star Stormzy has thrown his weight behind a scheme designed to get adults reading as almost half of Britons say they are “not readers”. The Reading Agency’s Quick Reads…

‘Challenging’ Lord of the Rings prequel surprised me | Books | Entertainment

The early days of Middle-earth, as seen in Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Image: Amazon Prime) Reading The Lord of the Rings is a…

Stephen King lists his top 10 favourite books – number one is a classic | Books | Entertainment

Stephen King’s favourite books have been revealed (Image: Getty) Although he’s the master of horror and suspense, Stephen King’s love of literature extends far beyond his own genre. In a…

I got out of a reading slump thanks to 1 incredibly moving book—I read 400 pages in a day | Books | Entertainment

A book that came up time and time again, with different reactions and emotions, was The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros. I decided to buy it, and I ended up…

2026 is only 30 days old but I already know I won’t read a better book this year | Books | Entertainment

I regularly start reading a new book with a mix of excitement and trepidation. The prospect of getting lost in a whole new story or acquiring new knowledge and skills…

Actor turned author Mark Billingham honoured with Diamond Dagger | Books | Entertainment

Mark Billingham pictured at home in north London for the Daily Express (Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Express) Legendary thriller writer Mark Billingham has followed in the footsteps of literary…

Harry Potter fans devastated by ‘horrendous’ change to Cursed Child play | Theatre | Entertainment

Back in 2016, JK Rowling’s official canonical sequel to her magical novels hit London’s Palace Theatre. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child takes place where the Deathly Hallows final chapter,…

‘Masterpiece’ BBC period drama series is ‘the best book adaptation ever made’ – 100% score | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

The show went on to win seven Primetime Emmy Awards (Image: BBC) British TV has produced many acclaimed period dramas over the years, but every so often one stands out…

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms timeline and Game of Thrones connection | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms recently hit screens and took fans back to the rich and vibrant medieval world of Westeros, complete with jousts, fair maidens, and devious villains. …

When is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 2 released? | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Game of Thrones’ latest spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, hit screens last week, serving up a very different slice of Westeros for audiences to enjoy.  The show takes its…