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A classic novel, written in the mid-19th century, has been hailed by fans, more than a century since its release. Fans have described the mystery tale as the “best book you’ll ever read”, pretty high praise. The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure novel by the French writer Alexandre …

Louise Penny’s new book, The Black Wolf, is an electrifying thriller with a scarily plausible plot (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster / Sunday Express) Bestselling author Louise Penny feared she had gone too far when writing about a plot to add Canada to the United States of America. This was 18 months …

The Burning Grounds by Abir Mukherjee, Hardback, £18.99 After the success of his multi-award-winning contemporary standalone Hunted, the Godfather of Anglo-Asian crime writing returns to his much-loved Raj-era series. It’s been three years since Detective Sam Wyndham and Surendranath Banerjee last worked together before the latter disappeared to Europe. Now …

Whether it’s a new release from their favourite author or a best-seller in their preferred genre, a book can be the perfect Christmas gift for your friends and family. Which is why high street and online retailer TGJones has selected some of the best 2025 titles to put under the …

This gripping special publication on sale now delves into the chilling reality of Britain’s 1,000 unsolved murders, spanning decades of investigation and heartbreak. Freedom of Information requests and media reports have been used to compile a timeline of all 1,000 cases, highlighting the haunting details that continue to baffle investigators. …

I never knew that my life would change forever that day. It started like any other birthday. I got some presents, some fuss, and a nice time was had by all. But little did I know that one fairly unassuming gift among the pile – a new book – would …

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from The Witcher season 4 and the novels by Andrzej Sapkowski The fourth series of The Witcher has recently arrived on Netflix, with fans eagerly devouring all eight new episodes, reports the Mirror. Liam Hemsworth steps into the role of Geralt of Rivia, taking over …

Some books never get old. In fact, they become more and more relevant as time goes on. And there is one novel in particular that just does that. It was written 94 years ago but has become even more powerful today, with readers calling it a “masterpiece” and “the best …

As fans await Warner Bros TV series remake of the seven Harry Potter novels, an almost entirely different cast are about to debut in the latest set of audiobooks. Following on from Stephen Fry’s iconic readings, the Full-Cast audio editions star Hugh Laurie as Dumbledore, Riz Ahmed as Snape, Matthew …

With so many genres, authors and books to choose from, it’s no wonder reading tastes can differ so much. Do you try the latest book everyone is talking about on TikTok or opt for a recommendation from a friend or family member? Do you go to a bookshop blind and …