Top 15 Books of 2025: The Year's Must-Reads
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Discover the year's standout fiction from Belfast sagas to ecological epics. Find your perfect Christmas read among these critically acclaimed novels.
Discover three captivating new novels: a witty satire on modern cults, a gripping tale of suburban seduction, and a chilling timeslip mystery. Dive into our reviews and find your next great read!
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.
Author CD Rose has claimed the prestigious 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his boundary-pushing novel 'The Blind Accordionist', celebrating fiction that breaks the mould and propels the novel into new territories.
The literary mastermind behind 'House of Leaves' unveils his monumental new work - a genre-bending Western that promises to redefine storytelling. Discover the ambitious novel 16 years in the making.
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Discover the most compelling new literary releases that blend sharp humour with profound insight. From Derek Owusu's powerful narratives to Olga Ravn's speculative fiction, these books promise to entertain and enlighten.
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 why Lily King's latest masterpiece is being hailed as her most profound work yet - a breathtaking journey through the complexities of love and human connection that will leave you spellbound.
Literary legend Salman Rushdie unveils his powerful new novel 'The Eleventh Hour', a profound meditation on mortality and creativity that critics are calling his most personal work yet.
Dive into our exclusive review of Wolfram, the groundbreaking science fiction film that's captivating audiences with its stunning visuals and philosophical depth about artificial consciousness.
Cult author Chris Kraus breaks from her signature style in a surprising new novel that blends fiction with art criticism, challenging readers and redefining autobiographical writing.
Cult author Chris Kraus breaks from her signature autofiction style with a surprising new novel exploring friendship, art and the passage of time through four compelling characters.
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.
Discover the groundbreaking debut novels taking the literary world by storm - from Anika Jade Levy's exploration of online radicalisation to Perrine Tripier's magical realism masterpiece.
The Duffer Brothers reveal Stranger Things will conclude with an extended final season split into two major volumes, promising the most ambitious storyline yet in Hawkins' battle against the Upside Down.
The literary estates of Agatha Christie approve new official novels featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, continuing their crime-solving legacies for modern audiences.
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.
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.
Claire-Louise Bennett returns with a daring new collection that dissects memory, desire, and the lingering ghosts of terrible men through her signature fragmented prose.
Award-winning Tasmanian writer Heather Rose discusses her powerful new novel exploring family secrets, ancestral connections, and the haunting beauty of Tasmania's landscapes in this exclusive interview.
From Joe Hill's haunting King of Sorrow to Olivie Blake's dark academia, explore the fantasy and sci-fi novels that should be on every reader's radar this month.
Discover why these groundbreaking novels are captivating readers and critics alike with their innovative storytelling and genre-defying narratives that challenge conventional literature.
Australian author Bri Lee delivers a gripping, thought-provoking eco-thriller that combines breakneck pacing with urgent environmental themes in this unputdownable new novel.
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.
Literary legend Jilly Cooper discusses her long-awaited sequel to Riders, the changing publishing landscape, and why her signature blend of sex and scandal remains irresistible to readers.
The beloved quiz show surprised audiences with a heartfelt homage to the romantic fiction author during its latest episode, creating an unforgettable television moment.
Explore the mysterious world of Thomas Pynchon, the reclusive literary master whose groundbreaking works continue to captivate readers decades after their publication.
Celebrated authors and public figures across Britain honour Jilly Cooper's extraordinary legacy following her passing, celebrating her as the beloved 'queen' of romantic fiction who defined a generation.