Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Novels Compete
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
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Bridget Jones born from author's own insecurity
The iconic author confesses the deeply personal and relatable anxieties that sparked the creation of the beloved literary and cinematic heroine, Bridget Jones.
Woody Allen's Divisive New Novel: Apropos of Nothing
Renowned filmmaker Woody Allen ventures into literature with his debut novel, 'Apropos of Nothing', sparking fresh debate and offering an unfiltered glimpse into his controversial life and career.
Richard Beard's Novel Reimagines Alan Turing's Life
Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.
Abi Daré Wins Climate Fiction Prize for New Sequel
Nigerian author Abi Daré secures the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for her upcoming novel, 'The Girl Who Fought The Wind', a powerful sequel exploring climate justice in Lagos.
Herschel Novel Duffle Tech Weekender Bag Review
Our in-depth review of the Herschel Novel Duffle Tech Weekender bag. Discover its innovative tech compartments, durable design, and whether it's the perfect travel solution for British commuters and weekend adventurers.
Tom Cox's Folk-Horror Masterpiece: The UK's State of the Nation Novel
Discover why Tom Cox's folk-horror masterpiece, 'Everything Will Swallow You', is being hailed as the most perceptive and unsettling state of the nation novel of our times. A review of the cosy catastrophe that holds a dark mirror to modern Britain.
Suicide Leading Cause of Death for UK Young Adults
Devastating new ONS data shows suicide has become the biggest killer of young Brits aged 20-34, overtaking accidents and substance abuse. Experts demand urgent mental health action.
The Holiday: T.M. Logan's Bestseller Becomes Channel 5 Thriller
The gripping novel 'The Holiday' by T.M. Logan is being adapted into a major four-part thriller series for Channel 5, promising sun-drenched tension and family secrets.
McEwan's Scathing Indictment of Modern Liberalism
Ian McEwan's provocative new novel, 'What We Can Know', delivers a powerful critique of contemporary liberal thought, exploring its intellectual fragility and moral failings through a gripping narrative of a family in crisis.
The Names: Florence Knapp's Unforgettable Literary Debut
Discover the haunting and beautifully crafted debut novel, The Names by Florence Knapp. A profound exploration of memory, identity, and the unbreakable bonds of family, set against a backdrop of simmering suspense.
Mona Awad's We Love You Bunny: A Deliciously Dark Sequel
Mona Awad returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to 'Bunny'. 'We Love You, Bunny' is a wickedly funny and surreal descent into the dark heart of academia, friendship, and the monstrous nature of creativity. Discover why this is a must-read for 2025
UK's Child Mental Health Crisis: Parents Reveal Agony
Exclusive: Desperate parents reveal their agonising battles with the UK's child mental health system as waiting lists spiral and children are failed. A Mirror investigation.
Ian McEwan: Modern Novels Beat The Classics
Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.
Children's Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms A&E Departments
Exclusive NHS data reveals shocking 53% surge in children detained under Mental Health Act in English and Welsh A&E departments, exposing severe systemic failures in youth psychiatric care.
Dan Brown Announces New Thriller Novel After Six-Year Hiatus
Bestselling author Dan Brown breaks his six-year publishing silence, announcing a new thriller set across Europe's historic cities. Discover the details of his long-awaited return to the literary world.
A Splintering: A Stunning Debut on Female Ambition
Our review of Dur e Aziz Amna's powerful debut novel, 'A Splintering,' exploring a young woman's journey from Pakistan to the Ivy League and the complex price of ambition.
Mental Health Crisis: 30% Surge in NHS Prescriptions
Exclusive NHS data analysis uncovers a dramatic 30% rise in mental health medication prescriptions across England, highlighting a deepening national health crisis and growing pressure on services.
Kate Lawler's Candid Mental Health Struggle: 'Having a Hard Time'
TV personality and radio host Kate Lawler gives a raw and honest account of her daily mental health struggles, sharing her journey to break the stigma and find strength in vulnerability.
Clown Town: The Unmissable New Slow Horses Thriller
Dive into the gritty world of Mick Herron's latest Slough House masterpiece, 'Clown Town'. Discover why this tale of disgraced spies is the must-read espionage thriller of the year.
Bullied Teen Failed By 277-Day NHS Mental Health Wait
A brave teenager's harrowing story of surviving a brutal school beating, only to be failed by crippling NHS mental health waiting lists. His family's fight for care exposes a national crisis.
Netflix adapts Richard Osman's Murder Club with all-star cast
Netflix wins a fierce bidding war to adapt Richard Osman's beloved crime novel, with Chris Columbus directing and a legendary British cast. Filming is set to begin in the UK.
Teen's final 'I love you' text before tragedy
A 15-year-old boy tragically took his own life after sending his mother a final 'I love you' message. An inquest hears how his family had no idea he was struggling with his mental health.
Mother: NHS turned away my suicidal daughter
Exclusive: A heartbroken mother reveals how her suicidal 21-year-old daughter was denied urgent mental health support by the NHS, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
Brian Chikwava's 'Shamiso': A Global Coming-of-Age Masterpiece
Discover Brian Chikwava's masterful new novel 'Shamiso', following a young woman's extraordinary journey from Zimbabwe to London in this profound exploration of identity, displacement, and belonging in the modern world.
Hidden Depression in Older Adults: Age UK's Urgent Warning
Exclusive: Leading UK charity urges the older generation to recognise the subtle symptoms of depression, challenging the misconception that low mood is an inevitable part of ageing. Learn the signs and where to find help.
Gabrielle Anwar Reveals Bipolar Disorder Battle
Former 'Burn Notice' actress Gabrielle Anwar opens up about her lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder, revealing how Hollywood stigma and personal trauma shaped her mental health journey in an exclusive Daily Mail interview.
Stephen King Sees Eerie Trump Parallels in 'The Dead Zone'
Master of horror Stephen King reveals the uncanny and chilling similarities between his 1979 political thriller 'The Dead Zone' and the contemporary political landscape shaped by Donald Trump, calling the comparison 'frighteningly accurate'.
Teacher's Mental Health: Missed 'Red Flags' Before Tragedy
An inquest into the death of teacher Robin Westman uncovers a series of missed mental health warnings, sparking urgent calls for better support systems in UK schools.
Benjamin Wood's 'Seascraper': A Masterful Tale of Art & Memory
Dive into our review of Benjamin Wood's stunning new novel, 'Seascraper'. A profound exploration of an artist's life, the shadows of the past, and the search for meaning that cements Wood's place as a major voice in British literary fiction.
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