Need help finding your next great beach read? This collection has every kind of reader covered.
To make doubly sure that you’re choosing wisely, we’ve made the first chapter of every book available to read on our website. Click the here, or on the picture below, to read the full article with clickable links to the extracts!
Everything you need to know about the Jack Reacher books. Learn about Lee and Andrew Child, figure out which order to read them and quiz your Reacher knowledge.
Summer is a great time to catch up on prizewinners from the previous 12 months, return to old favourites or for a bit of personal development. Here are our top five suggestions.
SenLinYu shares the books that influenced the writing of Alchemised. From gothic horror to Jane Austen, learn about the classics that inspired the author.
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Sneak a peek inside the new journal to record your literary adventures.
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Preparation is key before bringing your kitten home. I recommend doing this preparation at least a couple of weeks before you get your kitten.
Take this quiz to find out what type of mullet you are, in honour of Nick Sharratt’s book, Mullets.
The shortlist for the 2025 Booker Prize has been announced, with four Penguin Random House titles named this year.