Books

Mary Beard reckons reading ancient literature would be of benefit to social media warriors (Image: BBC Studios / Mark Allan) Talking in the run-up to February’s hard-fought Gorton and Denton by-election, Reform’s prospective parliamentary candidate Matt Goodwin was at pains to establish his populist credentials in the face of Establishment …

The Testaments TV series has departed dramatically from the source material, leaving some viewers baffled. The Testaments has landed on Hulu and Disney+ following considerable anticipation, releasing the first three episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale sequel in one sitting, along with a monumental twist, reports the Mirror. Despite this, numerous …

WARNING: This article contains major spoilers from Outlander season 8, the Outlander novels and novella The Space Between by Diana Gabaldon Outlander delivered a monumental revelation this week, which could transform everything for Fergus Fraser (played by César Domboy), reports the Daily Record. Season eight, episode four of Outlander witnessed …

Netflix has released a fresh crime drama that’s ideal for viewers seeking their next binge-watch. Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole on Netflix is based on the globally best-selling author’s celebrated novels and follows the alcoholic yet brilliant detective Harry Hole (Tobias Santelmann) as he attempts to track down a savage serial …

Netflix has only just released its gripping new crime drama Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, yet some viewers are already eager to find out whether a second series is on the cards. The nine-part detective series is adapted from best-selling crime author Nesbø’s The Devil’s Star and takes Netflix viewers on …

New research commissioned by toilet roll brand Cushelle and done by Walr in February crowned the Duke’s explosive book the best read to relax in the toilet. Harry released Spare in January 2023 and sparked a huge uproar with its various bombshell claims. It is thought that the book further …

I love the thought of reading every evening but the reality is that if a book isn’t gripping me from the first few pages or chapters, I get bored and distracted. Some books have even taken me around three months to finish before because I couldn’t get into them. The …

These five books cover everything from non-fiction to science fiction (Image: Vita Molyneux) Some of my most cherished childhood memories are set in the library. My mum would take me at least weekly, and I would dash about selecting books entirely at random. While waiting for her, I would settle …

Antony Beevor, right, believes Rasputin is one of the most significant historical figures ever (Image: Getty / Antony Beevor) For a virtually illiterate peasant born in the depths of Siberia in January 1869, Grigori Rasputin had the most extraordinary impact on history. In fact, muses Sir Antony Beevor, the Russian …

Jo Nesbo (Image: Jo Nesbo) Crime writer Jo Nesbo has revealed both his daughter and his mother have not read any of his bestselling Harry Hole novels. The 13 books featuring the brilliant but troubled detective have sold more than 50 million copies across the globe and have been adapted …