Category: Books

Ben Elton, who published his autobiography What Have I Done? in October, praises Dark Renaissance (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster / Daily Express) ‘Marvellous soap opera and great history’ … ‘A riveting…

‘Not just our foremost espionage author but one of our finest humourists’ … ‘A brilliantly drawn protagonist and all-too-real bad guys’ Mark Billingham, whose latest Tom Thorne thriller, What The…

Jane Austen is one of the UK’s most celebrated authors. Born in 1775, today (December 16th) marks what would have been the iconic writer’s 250th birthday. Despite two and a…

Many incredible books have been turned into TV shows and films over the past few decades. Some adaptations struggle to meet expectations, but others manage to impress both readers and…

This book has been crowned the Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel 2025. Set against the polished, yet poisonous backdrop of London’s high society, the book blends the…

Jason Isaacs as Jackson Brodie in BBC adaptation of Kate Atkinson’s novels (Image: BBC/Ruby Films) ‘World-class, cerebral entertainment’ … ‘a series that appeals so strongly to generations of readers’ Sir…

It has been a deeply sad end to the year for some of our most iconic and important female novelists and the millions of fans of their inimitable writing. Dame…

Steph McGovern whose debut psychological thriller, Deadline, was published earlier this year (Image: Carolyn Mendelsohn) ‘Truly disturbing, utterly gripping and brilliant’ … ‘brilliant premise, expert execution’ Bestseller Lisa Jewell, whose…

Dame Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey (Image: Nick Wall / ITV) The outpouring of affection for Dame Maggie Smith following her passing at the age of 89…

With December well underway already, it’s peak Christmas shopping time. With a couple of weeks to go before the big day, there’s still plenty of time to find everything you…