Books

So many books, so little time – it’s a stress that all book lovers feel. But to try and help with your ever-growing TBR, Goodreads has created a list of top books from the past 100 years. Essentially, if you read one book from each year of release, it should …

It’s been 14 years since George RR Martin published A Dance with Dragons and fans are continuing to wait for the penultimate book in his A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series. In that time, the Game of Thrones TV show has come and gone, with showrunners having to …

When Ian Rankin picks a book, it’s never random. The bestselling author of the Rebus novels has spent decades exploring the darker corners of human nature, often through flawed detectives and haunted streets. But his choice for BBC Radio 4’s A Good Read isn’t your standard crime novel. It’s The …

Acclaimed espionage writer Nick Harkaway has revealed plans for a second George Smiley continuation novel, promising it won’t be as “glamorous” as James Bond.The 52 year old Cornwall native is the son of John le Carre, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 89 and was the original …

Gillian Anderson has named her favourite books by female authors. Anderson is best known for appearing on our screens in some pretty iconic roles, including Jean Milburn in the hit Netflix series Sex Education and FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in The X-Files . Another string to her bow is …

George RR Martin has named a book that he loves, saying he has more than 20 favourite books. In an interview on his favourite books, the Game of Thrones author noted one particular high fantasy series that he always returns to. Lord of the Rings by English author and scholar …

Reading can transport you to other worlds (stock photo) (Image: Getty) Everyone has their favourite genre of media, whether you’re a fan of binge-watching crime dramas, watching sci-fi films, or burying your nose in romance books. For me, it’s horror books. I could never sit through a horror film without …

There are not many events that impact society and hummanity in the same way that war does. Throughout the years, authors have taken inspiration from these traumatic times in order to write books that depict the experiences of those who went through it. So, it is no surprise there are …

When you’re heading off on a warm and sunny holiday, there’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve got a really good book to read when chilling by the pool or on the beach. I love to read, but finding the time to do it at home isn’t always easy, so …

If you’re looking for a new book to enjoy this weekend, then why not try one of our favourites? (Image: Getty) Choosing a book to read can be a struggle. Do you go for a cult classic, a Man Booker Prize winner or something a friend has recommended? The choice …