Lucy Steed's The Artist wins Waterstones Book of the Year
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.
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.
Discover the most compelling memoirs of 2025, featuring rock icons, national treasures, and inspiring figures. Find your next great read and dive into these unforgettable true stories.
Your complete guide to this week's entertainment from Edgar Wright's Running Man reboot to new David Hockney paintings. Discover must-see cinema, art and streaming.
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.
Olivia Laing's novel set in 1970s Italian cinema world offers glossy aesthetics but lacks substance. Explore our review of this beautifully shallow work.
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Swedish clarinettist Martin Fröst delivers a revelatory Bach album that breathes contemporary vitality into centuries-old masterpieces with technical mastery and infectious joy.
Exclusive: Senior prison officials face emergency talks with ministers as multiple wrongful prisoner releases expose critical failures in England's overcrowded prison system, raising serious security concerns.
Discover this month's hottest book releases featuring Margaret Atwood's new short story collection, gripping thrillers, and extraordinary literary fiction that will dominate your reading list.
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Discover the most exciting indie games launching this October 2024, from spine-tingling horror adventures to captivating narrative experiences that redefine gaming.
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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.
Discover the most compelling new poetry releases that are reshaping Britain's literary landscape, from debut sensations to established masters.
Discover Netflix's spectacular November 2025 releases featuring major film franchises, gripping dramas, and festive specials that will transform your streaming experience.
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.
Discover how contemporary horror masters like Mariana Enríquez, Paul Tremblay, and Daisy Johnson are transforming the genre with psychologically complex and socially relevant storytelling that chills readers to the bone.
Shocking Ministry of Justice figures reveal a dramatic surge in prisoners mistakenly freed from custody, with numbers doubling in just twelve months amid growing concerns about systemic failures.
Explore captivating new releases including a groundbreaking biography of Monet's final years and Nobel laureate Jon Fosse's profound new work in this week's literary roundup.
Acclaimed novelist Jodi Picoult reveals shocking censorship attempts across American schools and libraries, with Indiana leading the charge in literary suppression.
Netflix's thrilling Norwegian disaster movie 'Troll 2' brings ancient folklore to life with stunning visual effects, as the iconic troll returns for an even bigger adventure this Christmas.
Marvel superstar Elizabeth Olsen voices strong criticism against streaming-first film releases, advocating for the irreplaceable magic of theatrical cinema experiences in exclusive interview.
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.
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Discover why Dan Brown's Paper Heart is dominating fiction charts alongside compelling new works from Cecelia Ahern and comedy legend Bob Mortimer in this exclusive literary review.
Richard Linklater's cinematic ode to Broadway, 'Blue Moon,' reunites Ethan Hawke for a poignant exploration of artistic dreams and the haunting beauty of Rodgers and Hart's music.