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Ever dreamt of a one-stop destination for all your book-related needs? Your wish has been granted with the arrival of The Bookish Drop, your weekly dose of everything books (though we regret to inform you that specific books and sweet treats are not part of the package). Catherine Shuttleworth , …

Fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses were left feeling underwhelmed when the series’ 10th anniversary passed without any news of a new book. In anticipation of the anniversary, enthusiasts had speculated that the decade mark would bring an announcement for the next instalment, but their hopes were dashed. …

Goodreads is the largest book site for readers and recommendations, so when it comes to a ranking, you know it’s going to be reliable. But not all books get glowing reviews, in fact, some get quite the opposite. Readers have ranked their least favourite books on the platform, and one …

Ian Fleming is best known for writing 12 James Bond novels and a collection of 007 short stories inspired by his World War 2 military intelligence role. The author would pen one adventure a year from his Goldeneye retreat in Jamaica and lived to see Sean Connery’s Dr No and …

Terry Pratchett wrote over 50 books during his writing career, winning numerous awards, and was made a knight. He was best known for his Discworld series, – a 41-part-long humorous fantasy and science fiction series that parodied social and political issues. He was seen by many as a master of …

It’s coming up for that time of year where we’re thinking about taking a little break and picking up that hobby we don’t always have time for. It’s time to whip out that little list in your notes app and get prepping to for this summer’s reading season. Whether you …

Since Suzanne Collins released The Hunger Games back in 2008, she’s become a household name, with the trilogy concluding in 2010 with Mockingjay. A mere two years following this grand finale, the wildly successful books were transformed into a blockbuster film series. A whole decade later, Collins dove back into …

In 2017, Kate Garraway listed Sebastian Faulks’ Birdsong as her “all-time favourite” novel. The heartbreaking story, published in 1993, is the British author’s fourth, and is considered “one of the greatest war novels in the English language.” Birdsong, which forms the loose The French (Charles Hartmann) Trilogy with 1989’s The …

We’ve compiled a top 10 list of beloved author James Patterson’s books. (Image: Getty) James Patterson has built a deserved aura as one of the world’s most prolific and celebrated authors. His first book release came in the form of 1976’s The Thomas Berryman Number and the now-78-year-old is still …

Whether you’re an avid reader getting through several books each week or someone who just prefers to reads on the beach, everyone is different. Fantasy and thriller novels are proving to be popular at the moment, with authors like Freida McFadden and Rebecca Yarros loved on BookTok. Romance is another …