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Author Felix Francis with his late father, novelist and champion jockey Dick Francis, in 2009 (Image: Alamy) Felix Francis fixes me with a broad smile. “I always say fact is stranger than fiction,” he says. It’s quite an admission from one of the most successful crime fiction writers of the 21st …

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more From children’s classics to a best-selling mystery thriller, these were the most popular books (Image: Getty) My first job was in a local independent bookshop. At the time, 16-year-old me wasn’t …

The high street and online retailer TGJones, the one-stop destination for all things books, stationery and entertainment, is kicking Autumn off with their handpicked selection of October and November’s most exciting book releases, all of which can be pre-ordered online. Many of these books were released on ‘Super Thursday’, the biggest …

As the biggest day of the year draws closer, people up and down the country are searching for that perfect Christmas present. To help solve the Christmas shopping conundrum, there are some standout picks if you’re a Strictly Come Dancing fan. These gifts will show everyone in the family how …

This October, literature enthusiasts are stocking up on Winter reads, the cold period providing the perfect opportunity to cosy down with an enchanting tale by the fire. Surprisingly, one new novel is making waves with the older generation, with many Brits predicted to enjoy Waterstone’s newest Gothic, supposedly based on …

Netflix has unveiled a gripping new true crime drama series titled No One Saw Us Leave, following the success of its previous crime thrillers and captivating mysteries, reports the Manchester Evening News. The five-part thriller is inspired by the real-life story of two children abducted by their father after his …

As a former bookshop employee and English literature student, I’ve delved into a vast array of books throughout my life. From Victorian masterpieces to Chaucer, gripping crime novels to fantasy epics, I’m open to exploring most genres. Some of the books that have earned a special place in my heart …

The author of the iconic Bridget Jones novels, Helen Fielding, has named her favourite author, and it is another classic writer with a gift for telling romantic tales. It should not come as a surprise to anyone that the author of choice is, of course, Jane Austen. An author whom …

Netflix subscribers worldwide are engrossed in the true crime documentary My Father, the BTK Killer, reports the Manchester Evening News. The programme centres on Kerri Rawson, the daughter of notorious murderer Dennis Rader, also known as the BTK Killer. In the documentary, Rawson assists the police with unresolved cases they …

Sally Rooney is the brains behind best-sellers such as Conversations with Friends, Normal People, Beautiful World, Where Are You, and Intermezzo. The Irish author’s novels have been translated into more than 47 languages, and have garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success, with both of her first two works were …