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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 …

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, …

Jeffrey Archer is by no means everyone’s cup of tea. A Duracell Bunny of a man, even at 85 he is a whirling ball of energy in person. Three years ago, in his eighth decade with the clock ticking, he told me that, even though not a believer, he had …

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is captivating audiences after recently hitting TV screens on HBO and NOW.  The six-part epic, comedy-drama, which serves as the second spin-off series to Game of Thrones, follows the adventure of wandering hedge knight Ser Duncan ‘Dunk’ the Tall (played by Peter Calffey) and …

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials teased in trailer This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials on Netflix Netflix has recently unveiled its three-part adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Seven …

Joanna Lumley plays a wealthy, powerful, and formidable mother (Image: Netflix) Netflix has released many mystery-thriller series over the years, and some of them have built huge fan bases. Viewers often look for tense plots, big twists and stories that keep them guessing right until the end. One recent series …

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will debut in the USA on HBO on Sunday, January 18 and on Sky and streaming platform NOW on January 19. Like Game of Thrones, The Last of Us and other major HBO shows, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is expected to be …

Netflix has announced it’s transforming a beloved series of novels into a period drama for modern audiences. This follows anticipation for another period drama touted as superior to Bridgerton, whilst viewers have also devoured a gangster drama praised as among the finest TV shows, and enjoyed a gripping BBC thriller, …

Departure(s) by Julian Barnes, Hardback, £18.99 Booker Prize winner Julian Barnes approaches his 80th birthday this month secure in his position as one of our finest writers. And Departure(s) can only polish his reputation. As ever, Barnes’ themes are simultaneously big and small, playful and poignant – love, loss, memory …

With the festive period over and 2026 officially underway, keen readers will already be planning what they’ll be reading this year. If romance is one of your preferred genres, you’re in luck, as bestselling author Kate Dramis has shared some of her top recommendations.  Known for The Curse of Saints …