The Missing Word in John Masefield's 'Sea-Fever': A Poetic Puzzle
John Masefield's poem 'Sea-Fever' has a missing word that sparks debate about rhythm and dialect. The poet preferred 'I must down' in print but added 'go' when reciting.
Category : Books
2026’s Most Anticipated Books: From Booker Winners to Buzzy Debuts
A look at the most exciting books of 2026, including new novels from Booker winners, literary stars, and buzzy debuts across fiction and non-fiction.
The Minstrels by Eva Hornung review – an audacious, confronting epic
Eva Hornung's ambitious epic The Minstrels tackles First Nations dispossession, climate crisis, and personal tragedy through the life of Gem, a feisty farm girl.
Mindhunter: Best Detective Series, Possible Return as Films
Mindhunter, based on a 1995 true crime book, tops TV Line's best detective shows list. Star Holt McCallany hints at possible return as three Netflix films.
Kelvin Fletcher and Wife on Life-Changing Decision After Selling Home
Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz revealed on James Martin's show how Covid derailed their Hollywood dream, leading them to buy a farm instead.
Michael Biopic Tops Bohemian Rhapsody as Highest-Grossing
Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson, has earned $911.9 million worldwide, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing music biopic ever.
Olivia Rodrigo to The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford: Weekly Guide
Olivia Rodrigo releases new album, Peter Mullan stars in comedy drama, plus Kamasi Washington, Anish Kapoor, and more in this week's entertainment roundup.
70 Brilliant Summer Books: Debuts, Memoirs, and More
Leading authors select their favourite summer reads, including fiction, nonfiction, and children's books. From Ben Lerner to Zadie Smith, discover this year's hottest holiday reads.
Summer Reading Picks from Top Authors: Haddon, Smith, Waters, Evaristo
Leading authors including Zadie Smith, Mark Haddon, Sarah Waters, and Bernardine Evaristo share their top summer book recommendations for 2025.
Stormzy, Rory Kinnear and Arlo Parks Star in Booker Prize Shortlist Films
Stormzy, Rory Kinnear and Arlo Parks star in short films for the 2025 Booker Prize shortlist, directed by Sasha Nathwani.
Ben Pester's Surreal Workplace Satire 'The Expansion Project' Reviewed
Ben Pester's debut novel 'The Expansion Project' is a surreal workplace satire about a father searching for his missing daughter in a corporate nightmare.
Hooked by Asako Yuzuki review – a tense tale of obsession and loneliness
Asako Yuzuki's Hooked explores obsession and loneliness in Tokyo, following two women whose friendship turns into stalking and blackmail.
Shakespeare Was a Black Jewish Woman, New Book Claims
New book claims William Shakespeare was actually a black Jewish woman, Emilia Bassano, whose work was stolen by a semi-literate businessman.
How to Live a Good Life in Difficult Times: Insights from Harari, Stewart and Ressa
Yuval Noah Harari, Maria Ressa, and Rory Stewart discuss living a good life amid AI, democracy crises, and global fragmentation.
Top 3 Short Books Under 300 Pages To Beat A Reading Slump
Three short books under 300 pages to help overcome a reading slump, including Beartooth, The Haunting of Hill House, and Wild Dark Shore.
Sara Cox Unveils Inaugural Radio 2 Book Club Award Shortlist
Sara Cox reveals the eight-book shortlist for the inaugural Radio 2 Book Club Award, in partnership with the British Book Awards.
Why You Forget Books You Just Read: A Cognitive Psychologist Explains
Cognitive psychologist Dr Sean Kang explains why we forget books we've read, citing interference and passive engagement as key factors.
Five Books To Read Before The Next ACOTAR Book Arrives
Sarah J Maas has finished the first draft of ACOTAR 6. Here are five books to read before its release, including ACOTAR, Crescent City, and Throne of Glass.
Chronic Pain's Transformative Power: Darcey Steinke on Her New Memoir
Darcey Steinke's memoir 'This Is the Door' examines how chronic pain transforms identity, fostering empathy and spiritual connection despite isolation.
I’m ready to admit it – Wuthering Heights is an awful, awful book
A personal confession that Emily Brontë's classic novel Wuthering Heights is overrated, with unlikeable characters and confusing narrative.
Caro Claire Burke's Yesteryear Set to Dominate 2026 with Film Adaptation
Caro Claire Burke's debut novel Yesteryear, about an Instagram tradwife transported to the 19th century, lands a film deal with Anne Hathaway and is set to dominate 2026.
Julian Barnes’s Best Fiction Novels Ranked
Julian Barnes's best fiction ranked, from crime capers to Booker winner, highlighting wit, memory, and death.
Susan Choi and Lily King Lead Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist
Susan Choi and Lily King lead Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist, featuring four debut novelists and independent publishers.
Lukas Prizes Honour Books on Homelessness, US Census and Ancient India
Lukas Prizes awarded to books on homelessness, US Census, and ancient India, with winners including Jeff Hobbs and William Dalrymple.
Poetry as Resistance: Gaza's Voices Amid the Rubble
Gaza poets write under collapsing ceilings, documenting trauma and hope. New collections bring Palestinian voices to the world.
Sarah Jessica Parker Joins International Booker Prize Panel
Sarah Jessica Parker joins the 2025 Booker Prize judging panel alongside Roddy Doyle, Kiley Reid, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, and Chris Power.
Forgotten Liverpool Zoo: Smoking Chimp Terrorised School
Discover the story of Mickey the smoking chimp, star of Liverpool Zoological Park in the 1930s, whose escapes led to a tragic school rampage.
Rebecca Hall on Race, Regret, and Finding Her True Self
Rebecca Hall discusses her mixed-race heritage, regrets about Woody Allen, and new creative pursuits in a candid interview.
Pentagon Schools Suspend Library Access for Book Review Under Trump Orders
Pentagon schools suspend library book access for review under Trump orders targeting gender and DEI topics, affecting 67,000 children globally.
Best Recent Crime and Thrillers: A Roundup of New Novels
Roundup of best recent crime and thriller novels, including Wild Dark Shore, Darkrooms, The Nancys, Best Offer Wins, and Your Every Move.
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