Expert advice: Help your child see past a book's cover
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.
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.
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.
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.
Singer Charlie Puth shares emotional pregnancy announcement with fans, confirming he's expecting his first child in moving social media post that's taken the internet by storm.
Australian comedian Sam Pang finds himself at the centre of international attention following Rosie O'Donnell's controversial revelation about their brief romantic encounter on her talk show.
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.
BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty opens up about being sexually assaulted by a teenage boy and violently punched in a traumatic childhood incident that left lasting scars.
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.
Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow opens up about the life-changing moment that made her quit smoking for good, revealing the surprising health wake-up call that transformed her lifestyle.
Library employees in Westminster report being threatened by managers after refusing to remove a contentious feminist book from shelves following public protests.
Former glamour model Katie Price has publicly identified the British celebrity she claims subjected her to years of torment in an explosive Instagram post that's sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson makes stunning new claim about her life and career that has left followers astonished and concerned for the iconic model's wellbeing.
TV presenter Angelica Bell discloses her unexpected family ties to the late Most Haunted star Derek Acorah in an emotional revelation that has stunned fans.
Exclusive: Britain's Got Talent finalist Loren Allred reveals the devastating moment she falsely told her parents she'd won the competition, only to face crushing disappointment in emotional new interview.
Kylie Jenner stuns fans with unexpected revelation about her secret talent that has nothing to do with cosmetics or reality TV fame.
Aaron Dingle makes a devastating discovery about Kevin's true identity in explosive Emmerdale scenes that will change everything for the village residents.
Exclusive: Former Reading defender reveals the shocking moment Cristiano Ronaldo left him stunned during their Premier League encounter in what became a career-defining moment.
ITV soap enthusiasts are having their minds blown after discovering an incredible link between two iconic Coronation Street characters that's been hiding in plain sight for half a decade.
England icon Paul Gascoigne breaks down as he reveals shocking childhood trauma that haunted his career and personal life in emotional new documentary.
Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley reveals the terrifying childhood incident that shaped her life forever in an emotional new interview.