Books

Tom Hanks has written a collection of short stories (Image: Getty) Away from the studio lights and red carpets, Tom Hanks is also defined by his thoughtful literary tastes – with quality that extends far beyond the scripts he’s chosen. The Oscar-winning actor is an avid reader and even penned …

There really is nothing better than getting stuck into a good book. And with sunny days and warmer evenings, summer is the perfect time to head outside for a spot of al fresco reading. But while everyone has their own go-to genres, romance novels are arguably the best books to …

Author Mark Billingham pictured at home in north London for the Daily Express (Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Express) Would Mark Billingham ever kill off his fictional detective Tom Thorne? It’s a question that clearly keeps fans awake at night. But he chuckles when I suggest high cholesterol and heart …

Five booksellers have shared their favourite reads of all time (Image: Luis Alvarez via Getty Images) There’s nothing quite like settling down with a good book. However, with such an array of choices available, selecting your next read can be somewhat daunting. For reliable recommendations, there’s no better source than …

David Attenborough is a huge lover of books and has named his six favourites. In 2014, in an interview with the Folio Society, the beloved broadcaster and naturalist Attenborough recalled his lifelong favourites. He said: “There is something about a book that is just recently printed. It does have a …

This thriller has been billed by as the “best book of the year” by Amazon and fans describe it as “life-changing”. Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy is a mystery thriller that was originally published in March earlier this year. Amazon Books Editors have helmed the book as the best …

Robert De Niro’s legacy in the history of cinema is unquestionable – and aside from gracing our screens with his acting talent, De Niro has also helped bring some truly powerful stories to audiences. One of De Niro’s best-reviewed, most celebrated and quietly haunting films was adapted from a book …

If you’re addicted to watchable and wild plots, then fans only have a few days to binge the first season of The Buccaneers on Apple TV+. The rousing feminist period drama, based on the classic novelist Edith Wharton’s unfinished book, is set to release its highly anticipated second season this …

Launched in 2018 and lasting four seasons – wrapping up in 2024 – a TV series that follows the lives of two childhood friends across six decades is seen by critics as one of the most underrated shows of recent years. Alongside a well-adapted script, brilliant acting, and high production …

A new crime novel has hit out shelves this week and fans are describing it as “gripping”. Winter by former political science professor H.N. Hirsch is a crime fiction with diverse lead characters.  Hirsch’s Winter is the fourth book featuring the crime-solving duo Bob and Marcus. The first novel in …