Kickstart your 2026 reading with our guide to January's essential books, including the final work from Julian Barnes, a troubling look at Arctic geopolitics, and a secret history of British hotels. Discover your next great read.
An interior design expert weighs in on the viral TikTok debate, listing the home decor choices he finds tasteless, from Hermes blankets to dead flowers. Discover what's in and out.
Obituary for Peter Lloyd-Jones, the visionary who blended science and art to shape UK design education at Kingston University and championed public taste. Read his remarkable story.
Explore stunning new releases from the Mail Bookshop, featuring Cher's iconic career, Cartier's timeless jewels, and breathtaking wildlife photography. Discover your next coffee table centrepiece.
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Discover how to nurture a love of reading without making it a chore.
A man's life descends into a real-life horror story after buying a second-hand book containing mysterious photos. He reports unexplained knocks, smells, and apparitions. Read the chilling account.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld captures the modern dilemma of online book shopping in his latest witty illustration. Discover the humour in digital book browsing today!
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.
Trans activists demand National Library of Scotland remove 'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' for second time. Discover the escalating censorship battle threatening free speech in Scottish cultural institutions.
A pristine 1939 Superman No. 1 comic discovered in an attic has sold for a record-breaking £7.2 million, becoming the most valuable comic book in history. Discover the full story.
Olivia Laing's novel set in 1970s Italian cinema world offers glossy aesthetics but lacks substance. Explore our review of this beautifully shallow work.
Discover how philosopher Mark Rowlands presents a revolutionary perspective on eternal life through the power of memory and narrative in his compelling new work.
Literary legend Salman Rushdie makes a triumphant return with 'Nine Authentic Ghost Stories', a chilling collection that marks his first foray into supernatural fiction. Discover how the Booker Prize winner reinvents ghost stories for the modern age.
Miguel Delaney's groundbreaking book 'States of Play' has claimed the 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, exploring football's intricate relationship with geopolitics and power.
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of David Macfarlane, the acclaimed production designer whose revolutionary work shaped iconic British theatre productions and films for over four decades.
Discover how to elevate your bathroom from purely functional to utterly fabulous with these expert design secrets that promise to create a luxurious sanctuary in your own home.
The vibrant Black British Book Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for a weekend of literary discovery and cultural celebration.
Discover the groundbreaking winners of Australia's 2025 Good Design Awards, featuring revolutionary medical devices, eco-friendly furniture, and innovative household solutions that are shaping our future.
Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon selects Ruth Harrow's gripping psychological thriller 'Before I Say Goodbye' for her acclaimed book club, promising readers an unforgettable emotional journey.
Discover three extraordinary works of literary fiction that are redefining contemporary storytelling, from magical realism to raw coming-of-age tales and profound explorations of artistic legacy.
Dive into an exclusive extract from Philip Pullman's breathtaking conclusion to The Book of Dust trilogy, featuring Lyra Silvertongue's most perilous journey yet in this highly anticipated literary finale.
A long-missing 17th-century Latin book, 'Theologia Moralis,' has been miraculously recovered at Michigan State University's library after being lost for approximately 50-70 years, sparking excitement among rare book historians.
Library employees in Westminster report being threatened by managers after refusing to remove a contentious feminist book from shelves following public protests.
British kitchens are undergoing a quiet revolution as homeowners abandon traditional status-symbol brands like Smeg and Le Creuset in favour of functionality and timeless design. Discover why the middle-class kitchen is getting a sophisticated makeover.
Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz declares war on boring brown interiors and makes an emotional case for embracing vibrant rose pink in your home decor this season.
The world's largest library book distributor closes its doors, leaving British libraries scrambling for alternatives after two centuries of service.
Discover why these groundbreaking novels are captivating readers and critics alike with their innovative storytelling and genre-defying narratives that challenge conventional literature.
The prestigious National Book Award shortlist features acclaimed authors Bryan Washington and Rabih Alameddine among twenty exceptional finalists across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people's literature categories.
Interior designer Emma Deterding reveals how she banished the beige and created a vibrant, colour-drenched home that bursts with personality in every room.
Discover expert interior design secrets for transforming your new flat. From moving heavy furniture safely to choosing statement rugs and perfect lighting placement.