Books

December is here, meaning there’s just a matter of weeks to go before Christmas arrives. The run-up to the big day is an exciting time for book lovers, with festive reads lining the shelves across bookshops all month. Whether you’re looking for something to help get you into the festive …

Waterstones has selected some top modern fiction novels for your reading list (Image: Getty) I love a beach read just as much as the next person, but sometimes we need to delve a little deeper and look to the books that have shaped the world of literature. Without these books, we would …

Dame Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey (Image: Nick Wall / ITV) The outpouring of affection for Dame Maggie Smith following her passing at the age of 89 last year surprised absolutely no one. Claims of national treasurehood from the likes of King Charles and the Prime Minister, …

Mr Mercedes has landed on Netflix, and many are diving into the captivating crime thriller series, following binge-watches of ITV’s Des with David Tennant, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, and most recently, The Beast in Me. Mr Mercedes originally premiered on the Audience network back in 2017, reports the Mirror. …

A cherished crime drama that’s drawn comparisons to HBO’s The Sopranos is set to return imminently to Sky, though with a dramatically altered appearance, reports the Mirror. The gripping series, adapted from an internationally acclaimed novel, debuted in 2014 and spanned five seasons before concluding in 2019. Viewers have previously …

December is full of exciting new releases for book lovers (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more With December here, the countdown to Christmas is now well and truly underway. It’s an especially exciting time of …

There are thousands of detective books out there, and many have gone on to become massive hits with readers. A number of them have even been turned into television shows. But there’s one series in particular that fans simply cannot stop talking about. It’s been called a “masterpiece” and “one …

Psychological thriller writer Lisa Jewell has said it’s beyond her ‘wildest imaginings’ to be revealed as the programming chair for the world’s biggest and best-known celebration of crime writing. The bestselling author will take the reins of the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate, supported by the …

Westerns have always been one of the most popular genres for readers, with classics that people return to again and again. There are hundreds of titles worth picking up, from traditional cowboy stories to modern takes to life on the range. But one novel in particular is so good that …

A novel has been highlighted as the “book that will be huge this winter” by literary experts. In Stylist’s listing, the first book mentioned is Lily King’s seventh novel, Heart the Lover. The book’s blurb reads: “You knew I’d write a book about you someday. “Our narrator understands good love …