Category : Books


Karen Solie wins £25k TS Eliot poetry prize

Canadian poet Karen Solie has been awarded the prestigious 2025 TS Eliot Prize for her collection 'Wellwater', receiving £25,000. Discover the winning work exploring environmental crisis.

Julian Barnes's Best Fiction Novels Ranked

As Julian Barnes prepares to publish his final novel at 80, we rank his finest works of fiction, from the Booker-winning 'The Sense of an Ending' to 'Flaubert's Parrot'. Discover the essential reads from a literary master.

Winnie the Pooh: A perfect first book 100 years on

As Winnie the Pooh marks its 100th anniversary, we explore why A.A. Milne's classic tales of friendship and kindness are still the ideal introduction to reading for young children. Discover the timeless lessons.

Self-Help Books That Work, According to Experts

From finding love to handling stress, leading psychologists and neuroscientists reveal the self-help books grounded in science that can genuinely change your life. Discover your next read.

January's Best Paperbacks: Top Reads for 2026

Discover this month's essential paperback releases, featuring Anne Tyler's new novel, a study of music's healing power, and Edmund White's queer memoir. Find your next great read.

Best Recent Crime & Thriller Novels Reviewed

Explore gripping reviews of the latest crime and thriller novels, including David McCloskey's topical 'The Persian' and Louise Welsh's sharp 'The Cut Up'. Discover your next unputdownable read.

Pregnant teen saves clipper ship in 1856 maritime drama

In 1856, 19-year-old Mary Ann Patten, pregnant and facing mutiny, took command of her husband's storm-lashed clipper ship at Cape Horn, navigating it to safety in an epic tale of courage. Discover her forgotten story.

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