Rebecca Hall to Star in Netflix Adaptation of Dan Brown's The Secret of Secrets
Rebecca Hall joins Netflix's adaptation of Dan Brown's The Secret of Secrets as Katherine Solomon, opposite Morgan Spector's Robert Langdon.
Category : Books
The Dinner Party by Viola van de Sandt review – a formidable debut
Viola van de Sandt's debut novel uses a disastrous dinner party to explore unease, class and trauma in visceral prose.
Chetna Maroo sole British author on Booker Prize shortlist
Chetna Maroo is the only British writer on the 2023 Booker Prize shortlist, which is dominated by male authors for the first time in eight years.
The Rise of 'Cosy Crime': Richard Osman's Record-Breaking Success
Richard Osman's 'The Last Devil to Die' sets UK sales record. Explore the rise of 'cosy crime' and the debate over its definition.
Wartime Words: Kyiv Book Arsenal Festival Draws Crowds Amid Air-Raid Alerts
Kyiv's Book Arsenal literary festival draws crowds despite air-raid alerts, with soldiers, writers and a prize for a Ukrainian translation.
Amazon pulls out of Paris book festival after booksellers' boycott
Amazon withdraws from Paris book festival after French booksellers' association boycott over AI-generated books and market disruption concerns.
Five Books names the 5 best 20th-century detective novels
Five Books' top five 20th-century detective novels are led by Dashiell Hammett's Red Harvest, with Paul Auster, Ross Macdonald, Rex Stout, and Jonathan Latimer also making the list.
Booker Prize Foundation launches £50,000 Children's Booker prize
Booker Prize Foundation announces new £50,000 Children's Booker prize for ages 8-12, with child judges and book gifting initiative, launching 2026.
Tim Dowling's book club pick divides members over classic
Tim Dowling defies his wife's rule and chooses Death Comes for the Archbishop for book club, but the classic splits members down the middle.
A Victorian childrens book helped me grieve my father
After his father's death, a lecturer teaching Mary Lamb's Mrs Leicester's School was so moved by a story that he wept in front of his class.
Blackout Killer's Hidden Confession Found After 80 Years
Gordon Cummins, the Blackout Killer, wrote a confession 30 minutes before his hanging – it lay unread for 80 years until an author found it.
Saima Mir completes Godfather-like trilogy with Deliverance
Saima Mir's Deliverance concludes her British Godfather-style trilogy in a summer thriller roundup with William Hussey, David Fennell and David Gilman.
British Book Awards Unveil Top Independent Bookshops Across the UK
The British Book Awards have revealed regional winners for Independent Bookshop of the Year, with nine shops across the UK recognised ahead of the finals on 11 May.
BBC axes Live at the Apollo after 22 years, plus two more shows
The BBC is cancelling Live at the Apollo after 22 years, along with Blankety Blank and Celebrity Mastermind, as part of a £500m cost-cutting plan.
Netflix true crime 'Idaho Murders' recommended
A TV critic has recommended the new three-part Netflix true crime series 'The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare', which examines the quadruple homicide of four University of Idaho students in 2022.
Deaths in the Odyssey: Crew Perish
A chart tracks the decline of Odysseus' crew over time, detailing each death from Cyclops attacks to a drunken fall from a roof, leaving only one man.
Mario Vargas Llosa's Journey from Left to Right in New Bio
Gerald Martin's biography of Mario Vargas Llosa exposes his political journey from left to right, his marriages, and his admiration for Margaret Thatcher.
Chiles cries on air during O'Sullivan poverty memoir interview
Adrian Chiles broke down on live radio while interviewing Katriona O'Sullivan about her memoir 'Poor', detailing her escape from childhood poverty and addiction.
Helm by Sarah Hall Audiobook: Wind’s Perspective
Sarah Hall’s audiobook 'Helm' tells stories from the perspective of the northeasterly gale, narrated by Louise Brealey, featuring characters across centuries bonded by weather.
Young Sherlock Series 2 Loses Major Stars, Adds New Cast
Amazon's Young Sherlock returns for season 2 with new stars like Aidan Gillen, but Joseph Fiennes and Colin Firth won't return.
Rebecca Perry Wins Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize for 'May We Feed the King'
Rebecca Perry wins Waterstones debut fiction prize for her novel 'May We Feed the King', praised for its crisp prose and dream-like quality.
Six-Year-Old's Maths Question Leaves Parents Baffled
A maths puzzle for six-year-olds stumps parents after mother shares homework online. Another problem from a Year 5 test also confuses adults.
Cyclone reportedly cut from Gladiators, deletes show traces
A fourth Gladiators star, Cyclone, has reportedly been cut from the BBC show and has deleted all traces from her Instagram, according to a source.
Liverpool ECHO Publishes 18 Death Notices This Week
The Liverpool ECHO has published 18 death notices and tributes this week, remembering loved ones including James Meadows, Marjorie Phillips, and Patricia Williams.
Jilly Cooper, Bonkbuster Queen, Dies at 88
Jilly Cooper, author of Riders and Rivals and queen of the bonkbuster novel, has died aged 88 after a fall. Tributes from Queen Camilla and Rishi Sunak.
László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature
Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for dystopian works reaffirming art's power.
Twenty Short Books Ideal for a Day's Reading
A former Booker judge recommends 20 short books you can read in a day, from novellas to classic novels, perfect for summer holidays.
Farmers' Almanac Bought by Digital Publisher, Moves to New York
Farmers' Almanac, founded in 1818, is bought by Unofficial Networks, moving from Maine to New York for a digital reboot.
Fairyloot Subscription Box Review: 'Worth the Wait'
A review of Fairyloot's book subscription box, describing the experience as 'worth the wait' with stunning designs and curated selections.
Jan Morris: The Trans Pioneer Who Avoided Gender Issues, Recalled by Her Son
Fifty years after Jan Morris's memoir 'Conundrum' broke ground on trans identity, her son Mark reflects on her legacy and the societal shifts since.
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