Kickstart your 2026 reading with our guide to January's essential books, including the final work from Julian Barnes, a troubling look at Arctic geopolitics, and a secret history of British hotels. Discover your next great read.
A new biography details David Bowie's private struggle with terminal cancer and a near-fatal health incident years earlier. Discover the untold story of his final months. Read more.
Explore stunning new releases from the Mail Bookshop, featuring Cher's iconic career, Cartier's timeless jewels, and breathtaking wildlife photography. Discover your next coffee table centrepiece.
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Discover how to nurture a love of reading without making it a chore.
A man's life descends into a real-life horror story after buying a second-hand book containing mysterious photos. He reports unexplained knocks, smells, and apparitions. Read the chilling account.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld captures the modern dilemma of online book shopping in his latest witty illustration. Discover the humour in digital book browsing today!
Lucy Steed's debut novel, The Artist, set in 1920s France, wins the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year. Discover the romantic-mystery captivating readers across the UK.
Trans activists demand National Library of Scotland remove 'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' for second time. Discover the escalating censorship battle threatening free speech in Scottish cultural institutions.
A pristine 1939 Superman No. 1 comic discovered in an attic has sold for a record-breaking £7.2 million, becoming the most valuable comic book in history. Discover the full story.
Olivia Laing's novel set in 1970s Italian cinema world offers glossy aesthetics but lacks substance. Explore our review of this beautifully shallow work.
Discover how philosopher Mark Rowlands presents a revolutionary perspective on eternal life through the power of memory and narrative in his compelling new work.
Literary legend Salman Rushdie makes a triumphant return with 'Nine Authentic Ghost Stories', a chilling collection that marks his first foray into supernatural fiction. Discover how the Booker Prize winner reinvents ghost stories for the modern age.
Miguel Delaney's groundbreaking book 'States of Play' has claimed the 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, exploring football's intricate relationship with geopolitics and power.
Christopher Stevens reviews the gripping supernatural thriller Lazarus, where a murder victim returns from the dead to solve his own killing in this must-watch television event.
Bestselling author Harlan Coben reveals the devastating personal loss behind his gripping Netflix series 'Lazarus' and how real-life grief shaped the show's emotional core.
Discover why Harlan Coben's latest adaptation Lazarus on Amazon Prime Video delivers another binge-worthy mystery with returning star Sam Claflin in this compelling review.
The vibrant Black British Book Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for a weekend of literary discovery and cultural celebration.
An unforgettable night of musical brilliance as The Last Dinner Party and Sudan Archives headline London's hottest new cultural event, After The Hunt, with Lazarus and Harlan Coben adding literary flair.
Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon selects Ruth Harrow's gripping psychological thriller 'Before I Say Goodbye' for her acclaimed book club, promising readers an unforgettable emotional journey.
Discover three extraordinary works of literary fiction that are redefining contemporary storytelling, from magical realism to raw coming-of-age tales and profound explorations of artistic legacy.
Celebrating the extraordinary life of Frank Lazarus, the brilliant composer and pianist whose musical genius helped create the global phenomenon of The Phantom of the Opera and left an indelible mark on theatre history.
Dive into an exclusive extract from Philip Pullman's breathtaking conclusion to The Book of Dust trilogy, featuring Lyra Silvertongue's most perilous journey yet in this highly anticipated literary finale.
A long-missing 17th-century Latin book, 'Theologia Moralis,' has been miraculously recovered at Michigan State University's library after being lost for approximately 50-70 years, sparking excitement among rare book historians.
Library employees in Westminster report being threatened by managers after refusing to remove a contentious feminist book from shelves following public protests.
The world's largest library book distributor closes its doors, leaving British libraries scrambling for alternatives after two centuries of service.
Discover why these groundbreaking novels are captivating readers and critics alike with their innovative storytelling and genre-defying narratives that challenge conventional literature.
The prestigious National Book Award shortlist features acclaimed authors Bryan Washington and Rabih Alameddine among twenty exceptional finalists across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people's literature categories.
A new Sky series, 'The Librarians', dramatises the real-life battle against literary censorship, following a group of women determined to protect intellectual freedom in their community.
A tribute to the extraordinary career of illustrator Antony Maitland, whose evocative artwork for authors like Rosemary Sutcliff and Leon Garfield brought classic children's literature to life for generations.
A guest on Antiques Roadshow was left speechless after expert Justin Croft appraised a seemingly ordinary 19th-century book, revealing its astonishing four-figure valuation and fascinating literary history.