Books

Britain’s favourite bedtime stories have been revealed – and The Gruffalo has come out top.  The much-loved monster with terrible tusks and teeth bounded ahead of The Tiger Who Came To Tea, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Paddington Bear to take first place.  Alice in Wonderland, The Three Little Pigs …

Over the past few decades, thousands of incredible crime novels have been written. Many have become bestsellers or turned into gripping TV dramas. But some remain under the radar, despite being called “masterpieces” by readers. One of those lesser-known books is set in a quiet British seaside town, where a …

A book has been named as the greatest of all time, and it was written by one of England’s literary greats. In a Reddit thread titled “Give me a list of all the greatest books I have to read”, a user replied stating that Bleak House by Charles Dickens was …

When I first properly got back into reading early last year, I was a brand new mum with my hands constantly full. When I wasn’t spending long stretches of time trapped on the sofa by my napping newborn or walking miles a day with the pram, I was endlessly washing …

From the classics to epic series, there are so many must-reads out there. If you are a bit of a bookworm you probably already have a list that you are working your way through – but you still may be missing a few. And here’s where we can help – as these are …

“Karl Weber leaped into the air before the ball had hit the back of the net, his frenzied cheers as indecipherable as the thousands that surrounded him. The entire Cannstatter Kurve had come alive at a moment of individual brilliance from VfB Stuttgart’s iconic number 10 Bobby Wright, his 40-metre …

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, or offer guidance in a time of need, as well as provide a bit of escapism from reality. As someone …

An author has named the top five literary love stories of all time, and one is a Thomas Hardy classic. Five Books shared a list by Lily King that reveals her favourite romantic picks, stating that romance is by far the bestselling genre in the world. King is an American …

A posthumous work from the author of Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee, has been released this week. The book’s synopsis reads: “Harper Lee remains a landmark figure in the American canon – thanks to Scout, Jem, Atticus, and the other indelible characters in her Pulitzer-winning debut, …

Halloween is the perfect time to get into a new spooky read (stock photo) (Image: Getty Images) As autumn well and truly descends on the UK, the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, meaning that many of our outdoor summer hobbies need to be exchanged for things we …