Books

A 2000 year old novel, considered a “gossip-y” account of the Roman Emperors’ personal lives, has entered the book’s bestseller charts. The Lives of the Caesars, originally written in Latin by Roman historian Suetonius in AD 121, was translated into English by The Rest Is History podcast co-host Tom Holland …

Bestselling author J.K. Rowling’s work has captivated millions with the Harry Potter series, creating a world filled with magic, adventure, and timeless themes of friendship, love, and morality. But when it comes to her own favorite books, the British writer has a clear favorite – one that doesn’t involve wizards …

Richard Osman has his own popular book series but the presenter turned author has revealed which books he enjoys reading in his free time. Osman’s favourite book of all time is reportedly Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie. The stories are a series of detective works which …

Charles Dickens has published 15 major novels, several novellas, and a large number of short stories (Image: Getty) Few authors have left a mark on literature as much as Charles Dickens. With novels packed with unforgettable characters, social commentary and ever-relevant themes, Dickens transported readers to Victorian England, and remains …

Graham Norton has revealed his five of his favourite books The Irish comedian and actor is best known for his chat show, The Graham Norton Show, which has been running since 2007 and won Norton five BAFTAs. In 2016, Norton published his debut novel Holding, about a murder in an …

Andrew Scott played the brilliant, evil Jim Moriarty in the BBC’s 2010 series Sherlock (Image: BBC / Hartswood Films /Colin Hutton) Was there ever a greater description of a fictional villain than the “Napoleon of crime”, as Sherlock Holmes brands his arch-rival Professor James Moriarty? “He is the organiser of …

A Song of Ice and Fire fans have been worried for the last few years that George RR Martin’s other projects, especially his Game of Thrones spin-off TV shows commitments, have massively slowed down his focus on finishing The Winds of Winter. And now the 75-year-old has shared just how …

Life has been ab fab for Netflix thriller king and bestselling author Harlan Coben of late. First, actor and comedian Jennifer Saunders appeared in his Netflix series The Stranger – and now Joanna Lumley is filming his new eight-parter Fool Me Once. The 61-year-old novelist and screenwriter says: “Joanna is …

The Pride And Prejudice novelist, born in 1775 in Hampshire, beat Harry Potter creator JK Rowling to top spot. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory author Roald Dahl came joint third with William Shakespeare. The poll of 2,000 Britons was for Amazon Books to celebrate the work of its charitable arm, …

: The last flying supersonic passenger jet touches down at Filton, Bristol, on November 26, 2003 (Image: PA) Sleek, elegant and proud, Concorde stands aloof on the tarmac, an icon of aviation even after being mothballed in her prime and nearly two decades of retirement. I am standing alongside aircraft …