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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
By Hermione Blandford Published
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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
By Jon Mundy Last updated
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The funniest-ever opening lines of books
Great book openings that will have you in stitches
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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LEGO is bringing love letters back to the Notting Hill Bookshop
Who said romance is dead?
By Morgan Truder Published
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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?
By Dave Fawbert Last updated
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The 30 greatest literary detectives of all time: best literary detectives revealed
Meet the detectives who defined a genre
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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The books that will actually make you laugh: The funniest novels ever written
Turn the page and have a laugh
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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30 essential war novels everyone should read
War is hell, but also a great read
By Morgan Truder Last updated
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The coolest novels ever written: 51 books you actually want to read
Fantastic books that you need in your collection
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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Coolest characters in literature: 40 greatest book characters
Swaggering their way through the pages of your favourite reads
By Morgan Truder Last updated
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Page one perfection: The best opening lines and paragraphs in books
Now, this is how you begin a story
By Marc Chacksfield Last updated
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Around the world in 80 books: Beautiful travel-focussed bookshop opens in London's Marylebone
Sanctuary for explorers
By Morgan Truder Published
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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.
By Sophie Charara Published
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The 45 most powerful literary quotes of all time
The best memorable, inspiring and impactful passages of prose
By Becca Caddy Last updated
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Our 25 most anticipated non-fiction books for 2026
All signal, no noise, these are the smart reads, talking points and weird gems to look out for in the coming year.
By Sophie Charara Published
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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
By Danielle de Wolfe Last updated
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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.
By Sophie Charara Published
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