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10 must-read non-fiction books for World Book Day 2026
Retreat from furby-organ-pilled mass culture and read one of these excellent books.
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This lavish new book collection ranks the 100 most-wanted watches of all time
960 pages, 100 legendary timepieces, one read
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10 new fiction books to kickstart your 2026 reading list
There’s something for everyone with this first batch of must-read fiction for early 2026, including the return of George Saunders. We’re talking crypto, gangs, horror flatshares, life, death and everything in between.
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London just got a new immersive theatrical experience which puts a detective twist on fairytale classics
A happy ending isn’t a given
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12 'would make a great film' books: Literary classics that have never had a movie adaptation
Literary masterpieces still waiting for their Hollywood moment
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The funniest-ever opening lines of books
Great book openings that will have you in stitches
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LEGO is bringing love letters back to the Notting Hill Bookshop
Who said romance is dead?
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The 10 longest novels ever written
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but how much is a million words worth?
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The books that will actually make you laugh: The funniest novels ever written
Turn the page and have a laugh
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30 essential war novels everyone should read
War is hell, but also a great read
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Literature festival returns to South London's Deptford this March
Down in Deptford
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The coolest novels ever written: 51 books you actually want to read
Fantastic books that you need in your collection
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Coolest characters in literature: 40 greatest book characters
Swaggering their way through the pages of your favourite reads
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Page one perfection: The best opening lines and paragraphs in books
Now, this is how you begin a story
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Around the world in 80 books: Beautiful travel-focussed bookshop opens in London's Marylebone
Sanctuary for explorers
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Our 25 most anticipated fiction books for 2026
We’re calling it now - it’s going to be a good year for fiction, with these bold first books, tasty speculative epics and the return of a whole heap of literary big-hitters.
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The 45 most powerful literary quotes of all time
The best memorable, inspiring and impactful passages of prose
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