Books

The violent protests in Tehran, Iran, last month almost overtook David’s McCloskey’s new book, The Persian (Image: Middle East Images /AFP via Getty) Former CIA analyst turned bestselling spy writer David McCloskey is either cursed or blessed to live in interesting times. Arriving in London this month to promote his …

The charming UK village was home to the Brontë sisters (Image: Getty) If you’re planning to go and see the new Wuthering Heights film this weekend, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, then you may want to visit the place where it all began. For lovers of Wuthering Heights, a …

The 77-year-old may have 1100 pages finished, but he’s given that number before and admits he has a tendency to go back, delete and rewrite chapters. He’s also often busy travelling abroad on business and has many projects on the go, including his responsibilities for Game of Thrones spin-off shows. …

A reading fantatic has shared his favourite Stephen King books (file) (Image: Getty) Throughout his writing career, author Stephen King have published 67 novels and novellas, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and five non-fiction books. He has also written more than 200 short stories, most of which have …

High-profile writers are always emphasising the significance of reading as a means to enhance their writing. Renowned authors like Stephen King and Margaret Atwood have stressed the importance of writers being avid readers themselves. George RR Martin, author of the Game Of Thrones series, once said: “A reader lives a …

JK Rowling has revealed her favourite books (Image: Getty) The world-famous author of a children’s book series has named her 10 favourite books. JK Rowling is the British novelist who wrote Harry Potter, a seven-volume series about a young wizard.  Published from 1997 to 2007, the fantasy novels are the …

Those old books on your bookshelf could be worth a lot of money (stock image) (Image: Getty Images) Rare books can be worth a lot of money – and even more so if they’re signed by the author. In 2024 a signed first edition of James Joyce’s 1922 novel Ulysses …

Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra, Hardback, £18.99 When 12-year-old Zach joins his father Bram and his business clients on a skiing weekend in the Colorado mountains he immediately feels something lurking in the darkness outside their remote cabin. Zach was taught to spot dangers in the backcountry by his late …

February marks LGBT History Month in the UK (Image: Zahna Eklund) February marks LGBT History Month in the UK. It represents a month-long celebration honouring the heritage, accomplishments, and equality campaigns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. While this historical commemoration typically takes place in October across nations, …

Music star Stormzy has thrown his weight behind a scheme designed to get adults reading as almost half of Britons say they are “not readers”. The Reading Agency’s Quick Reads is a flagship initiative featuring short, accessible books written by bestselling authors and created specifically for non-readers, lapsed readers, people …