Books

Fantastic books that you need in your collection

By Marc Chacksfield Last updated 21 January 26

Swaggering their way through the pages of your favourite reads

By Morgan Truder Last updated 19 January 26

Now, this is how you begin a story

By Marc Chacksfield Last updated 19 January 26

Sanctuary for explorers

By Morgan Truder Published 19 January 26

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.

By Sophie Charara Published 16 January 26

The best memorable, inspiring and impactful passages of prose

By Becca Caddy Last updated 12 January 26

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

By Danielle de Wolfe Last updated 8 January 26

We read over 110 books in 2025. Possibly too many? Here’s the top of the tops.

By Sophie Charara Published 28 December 25

It's the literary equivalent of having chicken instead of turkey

By Jon Mundy Published 22 December 25

Brain food for cold nights

By Sophie Charara Published 12 December 25

Queen axeman Brian May wants to take you on a three dimensional ride through the galaxy.

By Kevin Lynch Published 2 December 25

Meme monsters, NYC scenesters and perspective-bending time-loops feature in our winter reading list.

By Sophie Charara Published 27 November 25

These are the best horror books to gorge on, the most terrifying reads you could dare to face...

By Marc Chacksfield Last updated 10 October 25

The Force is strong in these excellent Star Wars books

By Steve Wright Published 9 October 25

The bell’s ringing, school’s very much in: learn a lesson from these new non-fiction book must-reads

By Sophie Charara Published 30 September 25