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From a race against time as two desperate parents try to track down their terrorist-suspect children, to an old lady and a hard-bitten homicide detective teaming up to crack an impossible case, and the aftermath of a childhood kidnapping, the six books vying for the most prestigious prize in crime …

Rome’s emperors (like one played by Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator) remain compelling 2,000 years later (Image: Dreamworks/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock) Ancient Rome produced the longest-lasting empire in human history. It wasn’t the biggest – that was the British Empire. It wasn’t even the largest in terms of land mass – that was the …

Des Powell on mobility training in Africa during his SAS days (Image: Des Powell/Quercus) It was supposed to be an ordinary day out, just a father in the car with his three teenagers – then everything changed. “There was a collision just ahead,” recalls Des Powell, the memory still vivid. …

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Author Julia Donaldson is the queen of Children’s writers (Image: Daily Record) Reading with young children is packed with benefits. It’s a crucial activity for language, cognitive and emotional development, whilst …

If you are looking for a good book this summer then consider picking one of Stephen King’s least known stories (Image: Getty) Stephen King is one of the greatest horror authors of all time, but with 65 books published, it is very easy to miss some of his best stories. …

Fans waiting for the next book in the bestselling Fourth Wing series may be somewhat disappointed. Author Rebecca Yarros has announced that she has a rather busy writing schedule at the moment, and it likely won’t be published until 2027. While this may feel like a long wait, there are …

John Grisham is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels and has sold more than 300 million books worldwide. Best known for his gripping courtroom dramas like A Time to Kill and The Firm, Grisham has become a defining voice in legal fiction and thrillers. …

A highly emotional yet exciting book is one that you may not have read but it has topped the list of BBC’s 100 greatest British novels. Published in eight parts from 1871 to 1872, Middlemarch is considered to be George Eliot’s masterpiece. George Eliot was the pen name of Mary …

We all have our favourite books, the ones we return to time and time again but how did you discover those you favour most. Was it a friend’s recommendation, a gift, or perhaps you are making your way through the ones that come most recommended. You could do worse than …

Romance novels are some of the most popular amongst readers over the ages but these five have topped a list for being the best. These timeless tales hold true even in the present day, with relatable characters and emotions. Romance reads are the highest grossing fictional genre in the world, …