At just 22, Grace Murray delivers a witty and assured debut. 'Blank Canvas' explores a student's lie, emotional detachment, and a poignant campus love story. A must-read for literary fiction fans.
New Zealand's vogue ball scene, led by Māori and Pasifika queer communities, has moved from underground clubs to the national museum, showcasing a powerful blend of performance, identity, and political resistance. Discover how this counterculture is flour
Māori and Pasifika-led vogue ball culture, born in New York's Harlem, is now captivating mainstream audiences in Aotearoa, moving from clubs to the national museum. Discover the story of resistance, community, and queer excellence.
Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart's third novel, 'John of John', arrives in May 2026. A powerful story of father-son bonds and Scottish identity. Pre-order now.
Acclaimed author Daniyal Mueenuddin's debut novel, 'This Is Where the Serpent Lives', is a brutal, funny epic of Pakistani power and class, set to be a major literary event in 2026.
Jojo Moyes reveals how the late Sophie Kinsella pushed her to finish the bestselling novel Me Before You, which sold 14 million copies. Discover the touching story behind the hit book.
Author JoJo Moyes reveals she was ready to give up her career before her novel Me Before You became a global phenomenon, selling 14 million copies and inspiring a hit film. Discover her journey from despair to bestseller lists.
A TV rights auction for an unpublished 'Tupperware erotica' novel has concluded, with Kudos securing the deal. The book, set in 1960s London, won't be published until 2027. Read the full story.
Explore our review of Jacek Dukaj's 'Ice', a dazzling science fiction novel that reimagines Siberia with frozen time and political intrigue. Discover this must-read epic.
Horror author Stephen King explains his chilling decision to permanently ban his 1977 novel 'Rage' after it was found in the lockers of multiple school shooters. Discover the full story behind his moral stand.
Beatriz Bernal's pioneering 1545 novel, Spain's first by a woman, is revived in an illustrated adaptation. Discover the story of strong female characters that predates Don Quixote.
A disturbing new image from the Epstein files shows writing from the novel 'Lolita' on a woman's body. Democrats release 68 documents ahead of the full disclosure. Read the latest details.
Anders Bodelsen's 1969 sci-fi novel Freezing Point, about a man frozen to cure cancer, awakes in a dystopian 1995. Its themes of capitalism, ageing and 'all-life' feel uncannily timely today.
A major UN report finds New Zealand's efforts to uphold Māori rights are insufficient, citing persistent inequities in health, justice, and political representation. Read the full findings.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld offers his witty, illustrated take on the most notable conspiracy theory books published in 2025. Discover the year's most talked-about titles through his unique artistic lens.
Tame Iti, the Māori activist once branded a terrorist, releases his memoir at 72. Discover his journey from political prisoner to revered figure and the story he's waited decades to tell.
Discover why Florence Knapp's debut novel 'The Names' is a future classic. A gripping sliding doors story about how a single choice echoes for decades. Find out more and get your copy.
A Sydney author and charity executive faces child abuse charges over her novel 'Daddy's Little Toy'. The court hears conflicting arguments on whether the book's adult role-play constitutes illegal material.
Stranger Things: One Way or Another, a new novel starring Nancy Wheeler and Robin Buckley, hits shelves on December 2. Dive into the post-season four mystery now.
Lucy Steed's debut novel, The Artist, set in 1920s France, wins the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year. Discover the romantic-mystery captivating readers across the UK.
Pulitzer-winning historian Rick Atkinson's acclaimed Revolutionary War trilogy is being adapted into a series of graphic editions. Discover how this project aims to bring history to new audiences ahead of the UK's 250th anniversary.
Viola van de Sandt's debut novel, The Dinner Party, delivers a claustrophobic and horrific tale of a fateful evening. Read our review of this visceral new release.
Explore Joe Sacco's powerful graphic novel on the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, examining India's sectarian violence and colonial past. A masterclass in visual journalism.
The UN will examine claims of significant discrimination against Māori by New Zealand's coalition government, following the largest ever Indigenous rights protests. Read the full story.
Discover Olga Ravn's haunting new novel The Wax Child, exploring 17th century Danish witchcraft through poetic prose and female solidarity. Order your copy today.
Derek Owusu's powerful new novel 'Borderline Fiction' offers an unflinching look at life with borderline personality disorder through the eyes of a young British-Ghanaian student.
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel 'Flesh' sparks crucial conversation about modern masculinity, toxic behaviour, and its reflection in contemporary literature.
Netflix announces a 9-episode crime thriller, 'All the Sinners Bleed', starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and produced by the Obamas. Based on the hit novel, it's coming soon.
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel Flesh breaks from female-dominated literary trends, tackling masculinity and male sexuality with radical honesty. Discover this groundbreaking work.
Discover three gripping new crime novels. James Bond's Q investigates a friend's death, a detective probes a murder in 1920s Calcutta, and a reunion turns sinister. Available now from the Mail Bookshop.