Books

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 – …

Al Capone is released from prison in 1939 (Image: Getty) On a freezing January afternoon in 1927, a group of journalists gathered outside a respectable looking house on Prairie Avenue in downtown Chicago and, presumably with some trepidation, knocked on the door. The premises were home to a certain Al …

Sean Connery in Diamonds Are Forever (Image: Getty) Before Daniel Craig or Sean Connery were gracing screens and walking on red carpets of film premieres, James Bond was already a household name in print. In 1953, former naval intelligence officer Ian Fleming sat down at his typewriter in Jamaica’s Goldeneye …

Nigella Lawson is perhaps one of the UK’s most famous chefs. She has appeared on numerous TV shows and penned several cookbooks. Contributing to 1000 Cookbooks, Nigella shared her top ten cookbooks, including one classic that’s sadly out of print and may be rather hard to track down. This list …

Several high-profile writers have emphasised the significance of reading as a means to enhance their writing skills. Renowned authors like Stephen King and Margaret Atwood have stressed the importance of writers being avid readers themselves. George RR Martin, the mastermind behind the Game Of Thrones series, once aptly said: “A …

If you’re struggling for reading inspiration this year and need some recommendations, then an author has shared her top books that you need to pick up in 2025 – and they’re perfect for summer. There’s nothing better than sitting by the sea or the pool and getting your current read …

Mary Berry is one of the most iconic faces in the UK food and television industry. Berry is an English food writer, chef, baker and television presenter. Her love for cooking began in school, where she was encouraged in domestic science classes and then went on to study catering at …

It was six years ago this week when HBO hit TV show Game of Thrones aired its last episode. Since George RR Martin hadn’t written the final two books in his A Song of Ice Fire series, the showrunners had to rely on his planned plot points for The Winds …

Stephen King is a household name, and he was certainly big in my house when I was growing up. As far as I can recall, my first Stephen King book was IT, which I read when I was in college, and it genuinely changed the way I look at books.  …

A book that’s a well-known household name and was a favourite for many during childhood has been getting rave reviews online. Charlotte’s Web is a children’s novel by E.B. White that tells the story of Wilbur, a pig who is saved from slaughter by a young girl named Fern. When …