Books

The stars of the Twilight Saga film franchise (Image: Getty) 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 …

Aberdeen provides the backdrop to Ben Aaronovitch’s brilliant new book, Stone & Sky (Image: Getty) Ben Aaronovitch is explaining his “gibbon ­theory of management” gleaned from nearly 15 years of trying to get his bestselling Rivers of London novels adapted for TV. From what I understand, it is something to …

Pedro Pascal has named some of his favourite books of all time. The Fantastic Four star, who previously described books as one of the 10 things he couldn’t live without during a 2018 interview with GQ, spoke about books with a fan at a recent premiere. TikTok bibliophile @vaneschko_books shared …

From the classics to epic series, there are so many must-reads out there. If you are a bit of a bookworm you probably already have a longlist that you are working your way through – but you still may be missing a few of the classics. Here’s where we can help …

Readers have been voting for their favourite book of the decade so far and it is a fantasy novel that has taken the crown. V. E. Schwab’s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is the choice of Goodreads reviewers. Published back in 2020, the story is set in 18th century …

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more I read every day without fail — here are my 10 best books I’ve read in the last five years (Image: Steffan Rhys) Reading is a simple and inexpensive joy. But …

US author Attica Locke can’t wait to swap LA for Harrogate (Image: Victoria Will) Award-winning screenwriter and novelist Attica Locke has been champing at the bit to swap her home town of Los Angles for the North Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate and the delights of next week’s Old Peculier …

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more I’ve whiled away countless hours engrossed in reading, never once regretting it (Image: Imgorthand via Getty Images) There’s nothing quite like immersing oneself in a captivating book. I’ve whiled away countless …

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more These 10 books are perfect for taking on holiday with you (Image: Morsa Images via Getty Images) There’s nothing quite like lounging in the sun on holiday, fresh from a dip …

After contracting an ear infection and developing acute meningitis, Oscar Wilde died penniless in Paris. Despite only writing one novel in his lifetime, Wilde’s works are still read and he is considered one of the most famous names in literature. He was born in Dublin on October 16, 1854, and …