Books

The 20th century was a period of immense social, political, and cultural change, and its literature reflects this complexity with works that have shaped readers’ imaginations and worldviews for generations. From whimsical tales of childhood to dark political allegories, here are the books voted by Goodreads users as the best …

I’m an avid reader, and while I enjoy reading widely across many genres, I find myself repeatedly drawn to stories of complex characters navigating chaotic situations. Enter: Ella Berman’s third novel, L.A. Women. The author of Before We Were Innocent has penned a new book loosely inspired by the notorious …

Three years ago, Tom Hanks starred as Colonel Tom Parker in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis movie biopic. The film portrayed the manager as a Machiavellian villain who exploited the King as his carnival geek. But was the story of their relationship really that simple? A new book with compelling unseen evidence …

Last week, Johnny Depp announced he would be playing Mr Hyde from Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Posting the first trailer, set in Halloween 1899 Dark London, the unrecognisable Hollywood star captioned his Instagram post: “When I was a boy, I carried a little, …

A bookshelf has sparked outrage on social media platform X after users were left appalled by the organisation method. Whether arranged alphabetically or by genre, organising your bookshelf can be accomplished in numerous socially acceptable ways. However, a recent post on the social media platform showcasing how to store “unfinished …

Period books, films and TV series show no sign of easing up as it is a truly beloved genre with loyal fans. With many favoured period drama novels out there, it is hard to know where to start. However, there is one book in particular that fans have described as …

A new novel described as “compulsively readable” is out today – and readers are describing it as “unmissable”. One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford is a fresh debut novel perfect for fans of the horror and science fiction genres. Scientist Kesta’s husband Tim was the last person to be infected …

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more I’ve whiled away countless hours engrossed in reading, never once regretting it (Image: Imgorthand via Getty Images) There’s nothing quite like immersing oneself in a captivating book. I’ve whiled away countless …

After over a decade of speculation, frustration, and fervent fan theories, George R.R. Martin has finally delivered a long-awaited update that will thrill Game of Thrones fans worldwide. In a live-streamed interview with Penguin Random House, the legendary author confirmed that The Winds of Winter, the sixth book in his …

10. The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett The Matese Falcon follows private detective Sam Spade and his partner Miles Archer as they are hired to find a missing woman’s sister. The case spirals into a murder investigation and a hunt for a priceless black bird statuette, the Maltese Falcon.  9. …