Books

Author Felix Francis with his late father, novelist and champion jockey Dick Francis, in 2009 (Image: Alamy) Felix Francis fixes me with a broad smile. “I always say fact is stranger than fiction,” he says. It’s quite an admission from one of the most successful crime fiction writers of the 21st …

Reading is a great hobby all year-round, but for many people there’s no better time to curl up with a good book than in autumn. Darker nights and chillier temperatures lend themselves to cosy evenings spent on the sofa reading, preferably with a blanket on and plenty of candles lit.  …

Leo Woodhall and Ambika Mod star as Dexter and Emma in the One Day Netflix adaptation (Image: Netflix) 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 …

A book that has inspired many adaptations, writers, and people themselves has been named the “best book of all time”. The 1813 classic has also been highlighted as a “true English literary masterpiece” and continues to be hailed by critics and fans alike to this day. Pride and Prejudice is …

After the sad loss of national treasure Jilly Cooper this month, Melanie Blake is the last “queen of the bonkbuster” standing. Or should that be the last one reclining in a luxurious four-poster bed with a come-hither smile playing around her pouting lips? Cooper, Jackie Collins, and Shirley Conran have …

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more From children’s classics to a best-selling mystery thriller, these were the most popular books (Image: Getty) My first job was in a local independent bookshop. At the time, 16-year-old me wasn’t …

The high street and online retailer TGJones, the one-stop destination for all things books, stationery and entertainment, is kicking Autumn off with their handpicked selection of October and November’s most exciting book releases, all of which can be pre-ordered online. Many of these books were released on ‘Super Thursday’, the biggest …

As the biggest day of the year draws closer, people up and down the country are searching for that perfect Christmas present. To help solve the Christmas shopping conundrum, there are some standout picks if you’re a Strictly Come Dancing fan. These gifts will show everyone in the family how …

This October, literature enthusiasts are stocking up on Winter reads, the cold period providing the perfect opportunity to cosy down with an enchanting tale by the fire. Surprisingly, one new novel is making waves with the older generation, with many Brits predicted to enjoy Waterstone’s newest Gothic, supposedly based on …

Netflix has unveiled a gripping new true crime drama series titled No One Saw Us Leave, following the success of its previous crime thrillers and captivating mysteries, reports the Manchester Evening News. The five-part thriller is inspired by the real-life story of two children abducted by their father after his …