When Ian Rankin picks a book, it’s never random. The bestselling author of the Rebus novels has spent decades exploring the darker corners of human nature, often through flawed detectives and haunted streets. But his choice for BBC Radio 4’s A Good Read isn’t your standard crime novel. It’s The …
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Acclaimed espionage writer Nick Harkaway has revealed plans for a second George Smiley continuation novel, promising it won’t be as “glamorous” as James Bond.The 52 year old Cornwall native is the son of John le Carre, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 89 and was the original …
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Gillian Anderson has named her favourite books by female authors. Anderson is best known for appearing on our screens in some pretty iconic roles, including Jean Milburn in the hit Netflix series Sex Education and FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in The X-Files . Another string to her bow is …
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George RR Martin has named a book that he loves, saying he has more than 20 favourite books. In an interview on his favourite books, the Game of Thrones author noted one particular high fantasy series that he always returns to. Lord of the Rings by English author and scholar …
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Reading can transport you to other worlds (stock photo) (Image: Getty) Everyone has their favourite genre of media, whether you’re a fan of binge-watching crime dramas, watching sci-fi films, or burying your nose in romance books. For me, it’s horror books. I could never sit through a horror film without …
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There are not many events that impact society and hummanity in the same way that war does. Throughout the years, authors have taken inspiration from these traumatic times in order to write books that depict the experiences of those who went through it. So, it is no surprise there are …
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Stephen King has opened up about his favourite books of all time ahead of his latest release. The veteran novelist gave a reading from Never Flinch, which comes out May 27, before outlining the genres and authors he personally likes to read. Appearing on the Simon & Schuster Books YouTube …
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When you’re heading off on a warm and sunny holiday, there’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve got a really good book to read when chilling by the pool or on the beach. I love to read, but finding the time to do it at home isn’t always easy, so …
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As a teenager, I had a habit of staying up all night to finish books, but no series kept me awake into the early hours more than A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin.I do not think any other fantasy book has ever gripped me the …
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Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to reading, and while some people prefer pacy thrillers with big twists, others prefer a romance or even the classics. But for others, nothing can beat a piece of non-fiction. While fiction provides escapism and entertainment, reading non-fiction offers numerous benefits, including …
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