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The First World War is filled with iconic concepts and grisly tales that make for gripping novels. One of which is Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks, the second installment of his French trilogy. The 1993 book is set both before and during the conflict, which began in 1914, and tells the …

Here’s what I learned after reading The Courage To Be Disliked (Image: Shania King-Soyza) I’m not one for self-help  books. As a true fantasy enthusiast, I like to escape deep into a new world where life is unpredictable, exciting and, most importantly, not mine. However, escaping reality to the comfort …

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Whether a book is better than the film or vice versa is highly subjective (Image: Getty) There’s a common saying among bookworms that most people may have heard of, “The book …

If you are looking for a new book to read, then look no further. No matter if you are a fantasy or thriller lover, these books could be just what you need to lose yourself in a new work of fiction. Whether you are working your way through a long …

It won’t take much Persuasion for fans of Jane Austen to take in a new exhibition highlighting her relationship with the sea – and how she used it in her classic novels. The famed author’s sea bathing, Regency styles for fashion and entertainment, and holidays in resorts including Lyme Regis, …

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more I read books every day but one made me turn the pages faster than any other (Image: Getty) I’ve read hundreds (probably thousands) of books in my life and am always …

This book’s ending is “mind-blowing,” and it’s topped a list of novels with the most shocking final pages. Readers say they recommend it to everyone, and its reveal is one of the best. It’s unsurprising that the novel won the Goodreads Choice Award in 2019. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides …

If you’ve ever wanted to publish your own book but don’t know where to start, you can now do it from the comfort of your own home with the help of Amazon. While self-publishing has long been seen as a ‘last resort’ for authors to get their books out to …

Sir Rod Stewart was overcome with emotion during an appearance on RTÉ’s The Late Late Show in 2019. The Maggie May hitmaker, 80, was presented with the first edition of a classic 1916 book by the host Ryan Tubridy. The singer has a famous cover of Grace, a song which …

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 …