Books

The early days of Middle-earth, as seen in Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Image: Amazon Prime) Reading The Lord of the Rings is a coming-of-age experience for countless young readers. My dad read The Hobbit to my brother and I when we were young, …

With January finally over and lighter evenings slowly on the way, it won’t be long before temperatures start to creep up again. But in the meantime, there’s no better time to curl up on the sofa with a good book.  Luckily, February is full of big new releases from the …

Stephen King’s favourite books have been revealed (Image: Getty) Although he’s the master of horror and suspense, Stephen King’s love of literature extends far beyond his own genre. In a unique celebration of Goodreads’ 10th anniversary back in 2017, the iconic author ranked his top 10 favourite books, revealing a …

A book that came up time and time again, with different reactions and emotions, was The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros. I decided to buy it, and I ended up reading it in just one day. It ended up being one of the best, but most heartbreaking, books I have …

I regularly start reading a new book with a mix of excitement and trepidation. The prospect of getting lost in a whole new story or acquiring new knowledge and skills is always exciting. But what if it doesn’t live up to expectations and I’m forced to abandon it after a …

Mark Billingham pictured at home in north London for the Daily Express (Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Express) Legendary thriller writer Mark Billingham has followed in the footsteps of literary luminaries including Colin Dexter, Ruth Rendell and John le Carré after being honoured with crime writing’s most prestigious award. The …

Back in 2016, JK Rowling’s official canonical sequel to her magical novels hit London’s Palace Theatre. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child takes place where the Deathly Hallows final chapter, 19 Years Later, left off. The story follows the sons of Harry and Draco Malfoy, who have become best friends …

The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival has announced a major star guest (Image: Harrogate International Festivals) ​​Vera star Brenda Blethyn will be among the special guests at the world’s best-loved and most prestigious celebration of crime writing this summer. The actress, who played Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope from 2011 …

The show went on to win seven Primetime Emmy Awards (Image: BBC) British TV has produced many acclaimed period dramas over the years, but every so often one stands out and leaves viewers completely spellbound. It’s the kind of series people still talk about long after it ends, and one …

John Grisham has shared his seven favourite books (Image: Getty) John Grisham has revealed his top seven favourite books. The American novelist is known for his best-selling legal thrillers.  He has written 37 consecutive number-one fiction bestsellers and sold 300 million copies worldwide. His novels include The Rainmaker, The Firm, …