Top 5 Books from 2025 You Need to Read in 2026
Don't overlook 2025's literary gems. Discover five standout book releases, from Malala's memoir to space-age fiction, perfect for your 2026 reading list. Share your favourites!
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Best Books of 2025 for Your 2026 TBR List
Discover five standout books from 2025 that you should add to your 2026 reading list, featuring memoirs, historical fiction, and myth retellings from acclaimed authors.
January 2026 Books: Julian Barnes' Final Work & Top Picks
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.
Cher, Cartier & More: Mail Bookshop's New Releases
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.
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.
Haunted Book From Jumble Sale Sparks Paranormal Terror
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.
Tom Gauld's Online Book Shopping Cartoon Delight
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!
1994 Orkney Murder Case Documentary Revealed
A new documentary examines the shocking 1994 Orkney murder that stunned Britain. Discover the untold story behind this cold case investigation.
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.
Second Bid to Ban Feminist Book from National Library
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.
Superman comic sells for record £7.2 million
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.
The Silver Book Review: Beauty Without Depth
Olivia Laing's novel set in 1970s Italian cinema world offers glossy aesthetics but lacks substance. Explore our review of this beautifully shallow work.
Monster of Florence: Netflix's True Crime Series
Netflix delves into Italy's darkest criminal mystery with 'Monster of Florence', exploring the brutal unsolved murders that haunted Tuscany for decades and the controversial investigations that followed.
Netflix's disturbing true crime documentary about Asunta case
The streaming giant is set to release 'The Asunta Case', a harrowing true crime documentary exploring the shocking murder of 12-year-old Asunta Basterra that stunned Spain and led to her adoptive parents' conviction.
Netflix Exposes Master Thief Who Robbed Banks Unarmed
A groundbreaking Netflix documentary reveals the astonishing story of a Seattle bank robber who stole millions using pure psychology and never carried a weapon.
The Book of Memory: A New Path to Immortality
Discover how philosopher Mark Rowlands presents a revolutionary perspective on eternal life through the power of memory and narrative in his compelling new work.
Salman Rushdie's Haunting New Ghost Stories Collection
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.
States of Play Wins William Hill Sports Book Award 2025
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.
True Story Behind 'Who's The Monster?' Florence Drama
Discover the terrifying real events that inspired Channel 5's gripping new drama about a mother's worst nightmare and a family torn apart by suspicion.
Netflix's 'Dead Girls' Tops UK Streaming Charts
Netflix's gripping true-crime documentary 'Dead Girls' has stormed to number one in the UK charts, exploring the shocking murders of three young women in Britain and the police investigation that followed.
The White Pearl Club: Secrets Resurface in Crime Thriller
Dive into our compelling review of Mary Jane Riley's gripping crime thriller where past sins refuse to stay buried and a seaside club's dark history threatens to destroy lives decades later.
Strange Harvest: Mock true crime that feels terrifyingly real
A chilling mockumentary blurs the lines between fact and fiction, delivering one of the most unsettling cinematic experiences of the year that will haunt you long after the credits roll.
Black British Book Festival Returns to London Barbican
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.
Reese Witherspoon's New Book Club Thriller Pick
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.
Three Unforgettable Literary Fiction Masterpieces
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.
Patricia Arquette Stars in Hulu's Murdaugh Crime Drama
Oscar winner Patricia Arquette leads the cast in Hulu's gripping new true crime series 'The Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty', exploring the shocking downfall of legal dynasty heir Alex Murdaugh.
Philip Pullman's Final Book of Dust - Exclusive Extract
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.
Rare 1659 Latin text rediscovered at university library
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 staff threatened over feminist book protests
Library employees in Westminster report being threatened by managers after refusing to remove a contentious feminist book from shelves following public protests.
Channing Tatum's True Crime Film: The Roofman Story
Hollywood star Channing Tatum reveals how an eccentric New Hampshire criminal known as 'The Roofman' inspired his upcoming film project in this extraordinary true story.
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