JK Rowling names her 10 favourite books – number one is controversial | Books | Entertainment

JK Rowling has revealed her favourite books (Image: Getty) The world-famous author of a children’s book series has named her 10 favourite books. JK Rowling is the British novelist who…

Signed books are worth much less when they have 2 details | Books | Entertainment

Those old books on your bookshelf could be worth a lot of money (stock image) (Image: Getty Images) Rare books can be worth a lot of money – and even…

I read every day — these are the best new books coming out | Books | Entertainment

With January finally over and lighter evenings slowly on the way, it won’t be long before temperatures start to creep up again. But in the meantime, there’s no better time…

Best LGBTQ+ books you should read to mark LGBT History Month | Books | Entertainment

February marks LGBT History Month in the UK (Image: Zahna Eklund) February marks LGBT History Month in the UK. It represents a month-long celebration honouring the heritage, accomplishments, and equality…

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…