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Sir David Attenborough has generously donated more than 1,000 copies of his new book about oceans to school libraries to celebrate his 99th birthday today and encourage the next generation of young naturalists. Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness, co-written with long-time collaborator Colin Butfield and published today, is the story of …

Helen Fielding, the acclaimed author renowned for her Bridget Jones novels, has certainly made her mark in the literary world. Her iconic series kicked off with Bridget Jones’s Diary in 1996, which later took the film industry by storm in 2001. This year saw the return of Bridget to cinemas …

Do you enjoy a romantic novel? They aren’t for everyone. For some, they offer escapism but for others – they are the worst. Fans of the genre will know that sometimes the romantic novel can become a bit too unrealistic and turn almost into a parody. Avid readers over on …

In 2017, Kate Garraway listed Sebastian Faulks’ Birdsong as her “all-time favourite” novel. The heartbreaking story, published in 1993, is the British author’s fourth, and is considered “one of the greatest war novels in the English language.” Birdsong, which forms the loose The French (Charles Hartmann) Trilogy with 1989’s The …

Ever dreamt of a one-stop destination for all your book-related needs? Your wish has been granted with the arrival of The Bookish Drop, your weekly dose of everything books (though we regret to inform you that specific books and sweet treats are not part of the package). Catherine Shuttleworth , …

Fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses were left feeling underwhelmed when the series’ 10th anniversary passed without any news of a new book. In anticipation of the anniversary, enthusiasts had speculated that the decade mark would bring an announcement for the next instalment, but their hopes were dashed. …

It’s coming up for that time of year where we’re thinking about taking a little break and picking up that hobby we don’t always have time for. It’s time to whip out that little list in your notes app and get prepping to for this summer’s reading season. Whether you …

Ian Fleming is best known for writing 12 James Bond novels and a collection of 007 short stories inspired by his World War 2 military intelligence role. The author would pen one adventure a year from his Goldeneye retreat in Jamaica and lived to see Sean Connery’s Dr No and …

Goodreads is the largest book site for readers and recommendations, so when it comes to a ranking, you know it’s going to be reliable. But not all books get glowing reviews, in fact, some get quite the opposite. Readers have ranked their least favourite books on the platform, and one …

Terry Pratchett wrote over 50 books during his writing career, winning numerous awards, and was made a knight. He was best known for his Discworld series, – a 41-part-long humorous fantasy and science fiction series that parodied social and political issues. He was seen by many as a master of …