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Douglas Murray, the conservative commentator and international best-selling author, has penned some big-hitting books over the past few years. From The Strange Death of Europe to The Madness of Crowds and The War on the West, The Spectator columnist uses his sharp wit to dissect the political and social issues …

Andy Weir is one of the most recognisable names in modern science fiction. Known for his ability to blend hard science with fast-paced storytelling, Weir rose to fame with his self-published debut The Martian in 2011, which was later adapted into a major film starring Matt Damon. A former computer …

Starting the Chronicles of Narnia can be somewhat confusing, with fans of the series arguing about the correct order to read them. This is because the published order of the books and the chronological order of events are not quite the same. While the first published Narnia book was the …

A new suspenseful thriller included on Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited plan is making waves online, with fans praising it as “harrowing and graphic”. From the number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter, After That Night is the 11th instalment of the The Will Trent Series. It follows medical examiner Sara …

Richard Osman has sold millions of copies of The Thursday Murder Club series, and become one of the UK’s most reliably gripping storytellers. But when he appeared on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show in 2024, Richard couldn’t stop talking about someone else’s writing: (Suede’s bassist and his brother) Mat Osman’s. …

Elton John is a big fan of books and has shared a memoir that he particularly enjoyed. On journalist and campaigner Charlie Gilmour’s memoir Featherhood, John said: “Nothing I read this year touched me as deeply or profoundly.” Charlie Gilmour is the adopted son of David Gilmour of Pink Floyd …

We may only be in April, but the calibre of books on offer this year will leave you spoilt for choice. There is one clear frontrunner however, and that is Dream Count, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It is her first novel in 10 years since Americanah, which won the National …

Known for her incredibly popular romantic series A Court of Thorns and Roses, author Sarah J. Maas has sold over 40 million copies of her books worldwide. She has also written multiple fantasy series and has cultivated a rather dedicated fan base. But like many authors, when not writing, she likes to …

Best known for The Pillars of the Earth and the sprawling Kingsbridge series, Ken Follett has sold over 188 million books worldwide. He is a master of his craft, and leads the historical fiction literary genre – but his favourite-ever book is a lesser-known thriller, miles away from his trademark …

Richard Osman is best known for cracking the crime fiction charts, but it turns out he’s just as big a fan of the genre when he’s not writing it. The Thursday Murder Club author, who has sold millions of books worldwide, opened up about his all-time literary favourite during an …