Murder in Chianti and Other Crime Novels Reviewed
Explore reviews of three captivating crime novels: Murder in Chianti set in Tuscany, The Spirit Guide with Victorian spiritualism, and Not to Be Taken, a classic mystery.
Explore reviews of three captivating crime novels: Murder in Chianti set in Tuscany, The Spirit Guide with Victorian spiritualism, and Not to Be Taken, a classic mystery.
Award-winning animator Dan Ojari teams with his son for a witty picture book, Louise Austin debuts a vampire series, and Patrick Ness returns to his Chaos Walking universe in this children's literature review.
Kae Tempest's second novel 'Having Spent Life Seeking' follows a non-binary protagonist's coming-of-age and prison release, exploring shame, addiction, and marginalised lives with lyrical compassion.
Discover five compelling books that capture the same messy reality of motherhood, financial strain, and survival as the hit Apple TV+ series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'.
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RecommendedDiscover the hottest new fiction releases for summer, from chilling thrillers to sweeping epics. Perfect beach reads to devour by the pool or on the sand.
For the first time in its 17-year history, the Walter Scott Prize features an exclusively British author shortlist. The five finalists explore diverse historical and emotional landscapes.
Michael Winkler's latest novel Griefdogg follows a man who transforms into a dog, blending bleak comedy with metaphysical inquiry into grief, identity, and environmental consciousness.
Author Jay McInerney discusses his new novel, 'See You on the Other Side,' and reflects on modern political correctness, sensitivity readers, and his literary career.
Natalie Livingstone's groundbreaking book 'The Nuremberg Women' highlights eight overlooked female contributors to the historic Nazi war crimes trial, restoring their voices to the historical record.
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RecommendedJason Allen Paisant's audiobook, The Possibility of Tenderness, offers meditative reflections on nature and belonging, blending poetry and prose in a unique auditory experience.
Author Helen DeWitt turned down a £129,000 Windham-Campbell Prize due to exhausting promotional requirements, sparking debate about publishing's pressure on writers.
Broadcaster Sara Cox has announced the eight finalists for the new Radio 2 Book Club Award 2026, spanning genres from thrillers to contemporary fiction. The winner will be crowned at The British Book Awards in May.
The prestigious Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction announces its 2026 shortlist, featuring five British authors competing for a £25,000 top award. The novels span centuries from the Wars of the Roses to post-war Europe.
Jon Doyle's debut novel 'Communion' follows Mack O'Brien, a failed seminarian in Port Talbot, as he grapples with moral dilemmas and a rekindled connection that leads to a plot of destruction.
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RecommendedTwo new books explore Toni Morrison's career, revealing how her editorial work at Random House influenced her Pulitzer and Nobel prize-winning novels, blending listening and community ties.
Caro Claire Burke's debut novel 'Yesteryear' explores an Instagram tradwife's downfall in pioneer times, but fails to deliver on its high-concept premise and political depth.
Suzanne Collins' latest Hunger Games novel, 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' follows Haymitch Abernathy as he faces a rigged Quarter Quell, echoing Katniss Everdeen's trials in a gripping prequel story.
Poet Michael Rosen wins the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen award for writing, but misses the Bologna announcement due to post-Brexit passport rules, highlighting travel complications for UK citizens.
Vernon Katz, who died at 98, escaped Nazi Germany via Kindertransport, became an Oxford scholar of Indian philosophy, and collaborated with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on translations of sacred texts.
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RecommendedHelen DeWitt's decision to decline the Windham-Campbell award due to promotional obligations highlights inclusivity issues and the pressures on writers in modern publishing.
Bantam Books clarifies that speculation about George RR Martin's long-awaited novel is unfounded, as the author continues to work on the book amid other projects.
Blake Morrison's On Memoir offers a comprehensive A-Z guide to autobiography, exploring truth, memory, and the craft of writing personal and collective histories.
Djamel White's debut novel 'All Them Dogs' is a fast-paced neo-noir crime thriller set in west Dublin, blending street slang with poetic prose to explore toxic masculinity and homoerotic desire.
Toby Jones, Indira Varma, and Toheeb Jimoh lead a star-studded cast in short films for the 2026 International Booker Prize, performing extracts from six shortlisted novels.
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RecommendedOprah Winfrey has chosen Maria Semple's comic novel 'Go Gentle' as her latest book club selection, praising its blend of wit, wisdom, and tender insights into Stoicism and self-acceptance.
Bantam Books has clarified that rumours of The Winds of Winter being published this year are false, as George RR Martin continues to struggle with completing the long-delayed novel.
Deborah Levy's 'My Year in Paris With Gertrude Stein' blends biography and fiction, exploring three friends in Paris through a witty, uncategorisable narrative.
Amitav Ghosh's climate-crisis novel 'Ghost-Eye' explores spiritual interconnectedness but is undermined by clichéd prose and unconvincing dialogue.
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is launching a publishing imprint under Skyhorse, featuring books by Russell Brand and Milo Yiannopoulos, aiming to publish works others avoid.
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RecommendedOscar-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg has launched a new publishing imprint, WhoopInk, in partnership with Blackstone Publishing. The venture aims to promote diverse new talent across multiple genres.