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Before you watch Hamnet, here are 20 things you (probably) didn't know about Shakespeare's Hamlet
That rather splendid Hamnet adaptation stareing Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal is going into cinemas this week but before that happens pass the time with these 20 things you (probably) didn't know
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The best books of 2025
We read over 110 books in 2025. Possibly too many? Here’s the top of the tops.
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9 books that are secretly Christmas reads
It's the literary equivalent of having chicken instead of turkey
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10 new non-fiction books to super-charge your winter reading
Brain food for cold nights
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Don’t Stop Him Now: Queen's Brian May on Yungblud, recovering from a stroke, losing Ozzy and taking fans on an exploration through space
Queen axeman Brian May wants to take you on a three dimensional ride through the galaxy.
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10 must-read winter fiction books to get you through the cold snap
Meme monsters, NYC scenesters and perspective-bending time-loops feature in our winter reading list.
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The 50 best horror books: The scariest books ever printed
These are the best horror books to gorge on, the most terrifying reads you could dare to face...
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10 Star Wars books everyone should read: Legends, Canon, and everything in between
The Force is strong in these excellent Star Wars books
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10 seriously good new fiction books for Autumn reading
Tis the season the literary big hitters come to play
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Upcoming Netflix film set to get surprising theatrical run
Sew exciting
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Cambridge Dictionary welcomes new wave of internet-inspired words
Now that's delulu
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5 Edinburgh Fringe 2025 shows you can't miss: From Tim Key’s book talks to a Steve Jobs musical
Or to catch in London if you’re lucky
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10 new non-fiction books for school’s-out reading this summer
We’ve covered all the major topics of life: food, music, art, comedy… and trees.
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The 41 greatest villains of literature: best literary villains revealed
Feature These are the ultimate bad folks in print.
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The 8 Fantastic Four comics you need to read before the movie
Get ready for the bigscreen reboot with these fantastic stories
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The best Superman comics and graphic novels
Our favourite stories about the last son of Krypton for Superman-lovers through to comic newbies.
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10 new fiction books for summer to get you through the heatwave
The sun is orange, the planes are overhead and you’re horizontal with one of these summer reads — including the return of giants Irvine Welsh and Stephen King.
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