Books

Four gripping new books for July (Image: Montage Simon Lord) Mr Sidhu’s Post Office by Amman Brar, Hardback, £16.99 If you’re not feeling a little teary by the end of this heartbreakingly beautiful debut novel, you might want to check your pulse. Widowed Sikh postmaster Sukhdev ‘David’ Sidhu has run …

Ballistic by Frank Gardner, Hardback, £20 In the frozen Arctic north a Russian submarine slips from port to launch a ballistic missile in an apparent training exercise. Shortly afterwards, a senior Russian officer recruited by the British goes on the run but not before alerting the Secret Intelligence Service in …

Book fans have a lot to get excited about over the summer (Image: Getty) As we approach summer, you’ll likely be thinking about the books you want to add to your holiday reading list and beyond. Look no further; Waterstones has you covered. This time we’re talking science fiction, fantasy …

Baroness Batters says UK farmers are beset by uncertainty and Rachel Reeves, right, isn’t helping (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster / Express) When I call to chat to Baroness Batters about her new memoir, she is busy helping a calf through a traumatic arrival. The former National Farmers’ Union president, who is …

What’s your favourite thriller read? (Image: Getty) As we approach summer, you’ll likely be thinking about the books you want to add to your holiday reading list and beyond. Look no further, Waterstones has you covered – this time we’re talking crime fiction and thrillers. If you’re in the mood …

It was 7 years ago today when the final episode of Game of Thrones aired on HBO. For the last few seasons, the showrunners had to rely on George RR Martin’s planned plot points for his last two unwritten novels in A Song of Ice and Fire. You’d have thought …

Forty Love by Jane Costello, Paperback Original, £10.99 You don’t need to be a tennis fan to enjoy Jane Costello’s new rom-com Forty Love. Single mum and widow Jules is about to have an empty nest as her 18-year-old daughter Frankie goes travelling post A-Levels. She desperately needs a distraction …

Ralph Fiennes’ performance in the film was highly lauded (Image: Larry Horricks/Netflix) A gripping period drama featuring some of Britain’s biggest stars is earning widespread acclaim for its emotionally charged storyline, stunning cinematography, and outstanding performances. Directed by Simon Stone, with a screenplay written by Moira Buffini and John Preston, …

James Stewart stars in the classic film (Image: undefined) A legendary director at the height of his powers joined forces with two of cinema’s most iconic stars to create what is widely regarded as one of the finest films ever produced – and it’s streaming now on BBC iPlayer. The …

What better thing to do on a slow spring day than read (Image: Getty) Whether you are an avid reader or someone just looking to dip their toe back into the book world, a list of recommendations can never go amiss. Spring is the perfect time of year for reading, …