Books

Antiques Roadshow fans are just discovering a series of cosy mystery novels they just can’t get enough of. Fans of the BBC series, which was also adapted for a US version on PBS, are going wild for Barbara Allen’s Trash n Treasures mystery series – the first book of which …

Ken Follett, renowned for his thrillers and historical fiction, has built a career as one of modern literature’s most read and revered writers. With over 40 novels to his name – celebrated for their shocking narratives, rich character development, and meticulously researched scenarios – his work has sold more than …

I read every day — here are the 10 best books I’ve read recently (Image: Getty) Reading is such a simple and inexpensive joy but if you’re anything like me you sometimes struggle to find the time. With so much competition for our attention these days, from multiple streaming services …

Dan Brown is releasing the next instalment of the Robert Langdon series, The Secret of Secrets (Image: Getty) In 2006, one of the world’s most famous – and sometimes controversial – films was released: the Da Vinci Code, a mystery thriller based on the novel by Dan Brown in which …

Author Julia Donaldson is to team up with illustrator Axel Scheffle to release the first new Gruffalo book in over two decades. The pair have previously teamed up on the award-winning Gruffalo (1999) and the 2004 follow-up The Gruffalo’s Child. The brand-new as-yet-untitled story is set to release next year. …

Daniel Radcliffe has revealed his favourite book – and it’s far from what you may think. The 34-year-old Hollywood actor rose to fame by starring in JK Rowling’s renowned Harry Potter series. Though many fans of wizards might assume Radcliffe’s favourite book is an obvious choice, the actor has a …

For many Harry Potter fans, the thought of going to JK Rowling’s Hogwarts as a kid fills them with delight. Yet given it’s a UK private boarding school based in Scotland, the fees would be staggering. Attraction Tickets has calculated the cost of seven years at Hogwarts in 2025 ahead …

Voting has opened for the ‘Oscars’ of crime writing with publication of the 18 books long-listed for the prestigious Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year award 2025. Now in its 21st year and supported by the Daily and Sunday Express, it remains one of the crime world’s most …

Slow Horses creator Mick Herron believes his books have been stolen by tech giants to be used as learning tools for the next generation of artificial intelligence. “I don’t think there’s any doubt about that,” he sighs. “About two years ago, my younger brother showed me some app he had …

The fantasy genre has experienced a significant boost in popularity recently, with an influx of new books, TV shows, and films entering the market. However, some have been long-standing fans of the genre, including the team at Fantasy Book Reviews, who recently revealed their top fantasy series of all time. …