Books

Books are a great way to relax, pass the time or learn something new – and choosing your favourites is a very subjective matter. They can leave an impression on a young mind, offer guidance in a time of need or just provide a bit of escapism from reality. As someone …

Netflix has unveiled a gripping new thriller starring Gangs of London’s Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, based on a bestselling crime novel, following the success of one thriller leading to audiences losing sleep and a show with a Succession star, reports the Mirror. S.A. Cosby’s acclaimed novel All the Sinners Bleed is being …

Stephen King is famous for his gut-wrenching and gripping books, but there was also a time when he published a series of short novels under a pseudonym. Those who have read the books say there’s a reason for that, with many arguing the storylines were too messed up even to …

Many fantastic books have been turned into films over the last few decades, but not all of them have been a success. However, that can’t be said about one Western book that inspired what some call “one of the greatest movies of all time”. The novel is set in 1878 …

Rik Mayall snd Adrian Edmondson as Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler in Bottom (Image: Getty) Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson’s Bottom exploded onto British television in the early nineties. The anarchic sitcom was violent, rude, disgusting and so uproariously funny that it became an instant hit with viewers at home …

Maxton Hall – The World Between Us season two recently debuted on Prime Video and picked up the story from the first outing. The show is based on the 2018 novel Save Me by author Mona Kasten.  Maxton Hall – The World Between Us charts an enemies-to-lovers romance between two pupils …

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Outlander and Outlander: Blood of My Blood Outlander: Blood of My Blood has just concluded its debut season, with Brian Fraser (portrayed by Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) now firmly married and fleeing their enemies. Fans will be relieved to know that …

One of Charles Dickens’ novels has been described as the “greatest novel of all time” by readers. On Goodreads’ listing of the best  books of all time, Great Expectations comes in at number ten. The novel is often cited by both critics and readers as one of the best books …

Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe in the hit TV adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s books (Image: ITV) Since Sharpe’s Eagle introduced the “tall, black-haired lieutenant with the slung rifle and the scar” in 1981, Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling Napoleonic Wars-era novels have invariably ended with the promise of further adventures. The latest …

All Her Fault has recently arrived on screens and presents a chilling story of a child’s disappearance and the desperate hunt that ensues, reports the Irish Mirror. Numerous viewers have already begun watching the Sky programme, which sees dramatic events unfold at lightning speed, and are keen to learn more …