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.
Category : Books
Family's 1954 Death Threat Scandal Revealed in Memoir
Author Joe Connolly's new book details how post-war planning destroyed London's East End and reveals a 1954 family scandal involving bullets in the post that made the Daily Mirror's front page.
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.
Martin's 16-Year Struggle with Winds of Winter
Game of Thrones creator George RR Martin admits to 'struggling' with The Winds of Winter, 13 years late. He reveals Jon Snow's return and a darker ending. Read the full story.
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.
New Novels: Ali Smith's 'Glyph' and Dusapin's 'The Old Fire'
Discover three powerful new novels now available. Ali Smith's 'Glyph' meditates on war, Elisa Shua Dusapin's 'The Old Fire' tackles family strife, and Lauren Rothery's 'Television' exposes Hollywood's dark side.
George RR Martin 'Struggling' to Finish Winds of Winter
Game of Thrones author George RR Martin reveals why The Winds of Winter is still unfinished after 16 years, including new Jon Snow chapters and a darker ending. Read the latest updates.
Review: Madeleine Gray's Chosen Family Explores Queer Identity
A review of Madeleine Gray's new novel 'Chosen Family', a sharp exploration of female friendship, queer identity, and modern parenthood. Discover the story of Nell and Eve.
Lorraine Kelly's emotional confession about husband and novel
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly opens up about her emotional journey into writing novels and how husband Steve Smith supported her. Read about her new book and TV special.
Claire Foy in 'H is for Hawk' Film as Audiobook Soars
Helen Macdonald's award-winning memoir 'H is for Hawk' gets a film starring Claire Foy. Discover the powerful audiobook exploring grief and a goshawk named Mabel.
Barbie YA Novel 'Dreamscape' by Alex Aster Announced
Mattel Publishing partners with bestselling author Alex Aster for 'Barbie: Dreamscape', a new young adult fantasy novel. The book launches on 28 July 2026. Discover the story.
George Saunders on Mortality and New Novel 'Vigil'
Booker winner George Saunders discusses his new ghost story 'Vigil', confronting mortality, and how fiction can expand our empathy in a divided world. Read the full interview.
Traitors Star Harriet Tyce's Book Sales Skyrocket
The Traitors star Harriet Tyce enjoys a sales boom for her crime novels after her BBC show appearance. Find out where to get her books, including a free Kindle read.
12 Tips to Read More Books and Hit Your Goals
Discover 12 practical strategies, from e-readers to library apps, to help you read more books. Includes expert tips from avid readers to transform your reading habits.
Festival Cancelled After Palestinian Author Row
Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled after board's apology to uninvited Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Over 180 writers, including Jacinda Ardern, pulled out. Read the full story.
Traitors' Harriet Tyce book sales jump 95% after show
Author Harriet Tyce's appearance on BBC's The Traitors sparks a 95.6% surge in her book sales. Discover how the reality TV spotlight is boosting her literary career ahead of her new novel's release.
Min Jin Lee's 'American Hagwon' Set for September Release
Min Jin Lee's highly anticipated novel 'American Hagwon' arrives in September, exploring the Korean fixation on education. Discover the story behind the 'Pachinko' author's latest work.
Griffiths' Memoir on Loss, Rushdie Attack & Healing
Poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths' memoir 'The Flower Bearers' confronts the death of her best friend and the attempted murder of husband Salman Rushdie. A powerful story of love, sisterhood, and survival.
Griffiths' Memoir on Loss, Rushdie Attack & Healing
Poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths' powerful memoir 'The Flower Bearers' confronts the traumatic loss of her best friend and the attempted murder of her husband, Salman Rushdie. A story of love, sisterhood, and survival.
Jennette McCurdy's Fiction Debut Explores Family Trauma
Jennette McCurdy follows her bestselling memoir with a darkly comic fiction debut, 'Half His Age', dissecting a student's affair with her teacher and the legacy of family enmeshment. Discover the review.
Jennette McCurdy's novel inspired by her own age-gap relationship
Former iCarly star Jennette McCurdy's provocative debut novel, 'Half His Age', explores a student-teacher affair, inspired by her own teenage entanglement. Read our review.
Writers' Festival Cancelled After Mass Speaker Boycott
Adelaide Writers' Week collapses after board's decision to exclude Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah prompts mass withdrawals, resignations, and cancellation. Explore the controversy over free speech and cultural sensitivity.
Heated Rivalry Books Sell Out in Australia
Australian fans are scrambling for copies of Rachel Reid's Game Changers novels after the HBO Max series sparked unprecedented demand, with booksellers comparing the frenzy to Bridgerton.
British Library acquires Ronald Blythe's rural life archive
The British Library acquires the archive of Ronald Blythe, author of 'Akenfield'. Explore a century of unique literary rural history and research. Discover the collection now.
British Library acquires Ronald Blythe's archive
The British Library has acquired the extensive archive of rural writer Ronald Blythe, author of 'Akenfield'. The collection offers a unique window into a century of English country life. Explore the story.
Woman finds £323 book haul in charity shop for £8.50
A savvy shopper picked up six books, including signed special editions, for just £8.50. Their true collector's value left her stunned. Discover the incredible charity shop finds.
Woman finds £323 book haul in charity shop for £8.50
A UK book lover stunned after discovering her £8.50 charity shop book haul is worth over £323. Find out which rare editions she scored and how she tried to pay more.
Dream-Pedlary: Beddoes' Lyrical Dance with Mortality
Explore Thomas Lovell Beddoes' haunting Victorian poem, Dream-Pedlary, its musicality, hidden depths, and the personal grief that shaped its timeless verses. A masterclass in late-Romantic poetry.
French Author Sued by Family Over Autofiction Novel
French historian Cécile Desprairies is being sued for defamation by relatives over her autofiction novel 'La Propagandiste', highlighting the legal perils of blending fact and fiction in family narratives. Read the full story.
French defamation case over autofiction novel
Historian Cécile Desprairies is sued by family over her novel 'La Propagandiste', highlighting the legal perils of the booming autofiction genre. A verdict is due 17 March.
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