Books

Waterstones has selected some top modern fiction novels for your reading list (Image: Getty) I love a beach read just as much as the next person, but sometimes we need to delve a little deeper and look to the books that have shaped the world of literature. Without these books, we would …

Dame Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey (Image: Nick Wall / ITV) The outpouring of affection for Dame Maggie Smith following her passing at the age of 89 last year surprised absolutely no one. Claims of national treasurehood from the likes of King Charles and the Prime Minister, …

Mr Mercedes has landed on Netflix, and many are diving into the captivating crime thriller series, following binge-watches of ITV’s Des with David Tennant, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, and most recently, The Beast in Me. Mr Mercedes originally premiered on the Audience network back in 2017, reports the Mirror. …

A cherished crime drama that’s drawn comparisons to HBO’s The Sopranos is set to return imminently to Sky, though with a dramatically altered appearance, reports the Mirror. The gripping series, adapted from an internationally acclaimed novel, debuted in 2014 and spanned five seasons before concluding in 2019. Viewers have previously …

There’s nothing worse than reading a book only to find it feels like a chore. If you’re going to devote some time to reading, you’ll want a novel where you can’t wait to find out what happens next. While it can be hard to find a real page-turner, this book …

The best book of all time is up for debate, and if you love classic novels, you’ll likely have heard of this one. A novel by Jane Austen has been hailed by fans as a “masterpiece”. The last completed novel of Austen’s, Persuasion, is the pick of readers over on …

December is full of exciting new releases for book lovers (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more With December here, the countdown to Christmas is now well and truly underway. It’s an especially exciting time of …

One of Jane Austen’s novels is creating a stir amongst period literature fans, and it is not Pride and Prejudice. Emma, the English author’s last published novel before her death, is set in the fictional Surrey village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls, and Donwell Abbey. It …

Who is your favourite crime author? (Image: Getty) I love a beach read just as much as the next person, but sometimes we crave a book with a little more grit, mystery and perhaps some hypothetical law breaking. Without these books, we would likely not have the popular genre of …

With the weather growing ever chillier and the supermarkets filling up with all things Christmas, there’s no better time to get into the festive spirit. Putting your tree up, eating some pigs in blankets and visiting a Christmas market are all great ways to ease yourself into December. If you’re …