So You Want to Read 'Dune.' Here's How to Tackle the Series in Order.
Our foolproof guide to getting caught up now that ‘Dune: Part Two’ has hit theaters.
Kobo announces its first color e-readers
They’re available to preorder now.
‘She was like an auntie to me’: Lynne Reid Banks remembered by Michael Morpurgo
The astonishing breadth of her writing was a great inspiration – as was she, in her passionate advocacy for children’s books
Elmer and the climate crisis: lost story by David McKee set to be published
The late illustrator’s elephant hero is to star in a new ecological fable after the discovery of a rough manuscript and drawings
Read an exclusive excerpt from Daniel Aleman's 'I Might Be In Trouble'
Entertainment Weekly debuts the cover and an exclusive excerpt from Daniel Aleman’s ‘I Might Be In Trouble,’ his hilarious and suspenseful dark comedy adult novel debut.
Greg James apologises for suggestion a glass eye would make Roald Dahl Twit disgusting
Promotional video for a Twits spin-off book by broadcaster and his colleague Chris Smith is criticised by charity for the blind
‘Me and Mr. Jones’ Is a First-Hand View of David Bowie’s Rise to Superstardom, in All Its Glory and Cruelty: Book Review
Suzi Ronson’s ‘Me and Mr. Jones’ is a fascinating first-hand view of David Bowie’s rise to superstardom, by his stylist from the ‘Ziggy Stardust’ era.
Caledonian Road by Andrew O’Hagan review – state-of-the-nation burlesque
This Dickensian yarn of a celebrity writer heading for a fall combines the bling of an airport bestseller with an insider’s grasp on high culture
A Journey to the Boot of Italy, With Murder, Romance and Ricotta
A Philadelphia chef goes searching for her family history in Jo Piazza’s sun-baked multigenerational tale “The Sicilian Inheritance.”
Book Review: Railways of the Eastern Counties Since 1970 by John Law
This book illustrates railways in the eastern counties from when locomotives hauled main line trains and diesel multiple units operated branch lines
John Barth, a Novelist Who Found Possibility in a ‘Used-Up’ Form
By merrily using fiction to dissect itself, he was at the vanguard of a movement that defined a postwar American style.
A Gender Theorist Who Just Wants Everyone to Get Along
Judith Butler’s new book, “Who’s Afraid of Gender?,” tries to turn down the heat on an inflamed argument.
Would You Buy a $1.5 Million Copy of ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’?
John Barth, American postmodernist novelist, dies aged 93
The author of Giles Goat-Boy and The Sot-Weed Factor was part of a wave of writers in the 1960s who challenged standards of language and plot
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle manuscript could fetch almost £1m at auction
An autographed copy of The Sign Of Four, which has been dubbed an ‘important historical treasure’, will be sold by Sotheby’s.
Prime members: Get two free Kindle books to kick off April, including a short story by Margaret Atwood
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JK Rowling: From beloved children’s author to being outspoken on trans issues
Rowling has always strongly denied being transphobic.
12 Graphic Novels to Read This Spring
Get your comic fix with moving, witty, poignant books by Ai Weiwei, Tessa Hulls, Julia Wertz, Mattie Lubchansky, and more.
Book Review: Short story anthology 'The Black Girl Survives in This One' challenges the horror canon
“The Black Girl Survives in This One,” a short story anthology edited by Saraciea J
Maryse Condé, Guadeloupean 'grand storyteller' dies aged 90
Author of novels drawing on African and Caribbean history enjoyed international acclaim, including the New Academy prize, which stood in for the Nobel in 2018
Some Kindle Users Are Seeing Ads for AI-Generated Books on Their Lock Screens
Many of the books are reportedly knockoffs of existing titles.
Today's best Kindle deals include the Kindle Scribe for $100 off
Plus, if you buy two Kindle Scribes you get another $40 off.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry in talks for ‘another book'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle adamant on second series of memoir
Top 40 most inspirational books - from Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings
“All Creatures Great And Small”, a series detailing Herriot’s experiences as a veterinary surgeon, took the number one spot – followed by “My Family and Other Animals”, by Gerald Durrell
Jimmy Fallon’s Book Club Is Finally Back – Here Are the 16 Books Competing in the March Madness Twist
Let the book battle begin!
Six books shortlisted for the €100k Dublin Literary Award — including two Irish authors
The novels nominated and shortlisted for the award will be available for readers to borrow from public libraries around Ireland.
A Memoir from Princess Diana's Brother is Among This Season's Best Books
Buzzy novels, compulsively readable non-fiction, and a few deliciously guilty pleasures.
The must-read books of spring 2024
Tons of promising fiction on the way
8 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in April
From a fascinating memoir about what it’s like to be a sociopath to a sweet novel about learning to take chances, here are eight books we can’t wait to dive into in April 2024.
Keith O'Brien's 6 must-read books about significant moments in sports history
The best-selling author recommends works by Laura Hillenbrand, Jonathan Eig and more
Jacqueline Wilson is back with a new sequel to Girls In Love, nearly 30 years later
We are so ready.
10 Wiggly and Wonderful Picture Books About Worms | Brightly
This list of kids’ books about worms features everything from friendly fictional worms to fascinating nonfiction.
'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' 'Matilda' and other Roald Dahl books that were made into popular movies
Roald Dahl’s books are the inspiration behind many hit movies. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda” and “The BFG” and others have translated to the big screen.
‘Feminine Rage’ Is The Literary Genre You Need To Know. Here Are 9 Books To Get Started.
From this important and evocative voice in literature comes Gatwood’s debut fiction novel, “Whoever You Are, Honey.”
Here's everything we know about Jacqueline Wilson's new adult book launch
Jacqueline Wilson is back!
Top 5 books about early modern witchcraft, chosen by author Ramie Targoff
Witchcraft has always been a source of inspiration for writers. Shakespeare’s Sisters author Ramie Targoff picks her favourites.
How to read all 23 Dune books in chronological order
From the seminal Frank Herbert saga to the prequels and sequels to follow
The Best Books of 2024 (So Far)
Our favorites are taking us to dazzling new frontiers.
Shortlist announced for one of UK’s oldest literature competitions
This year’s shortlist consists of four novels and six biographical works.
Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson review – a rich, provoking study in luminous prose
The Gilead author explores the first book of the Bible and finds it full of meaning – even hope – for today
Laurent de Brunhoff, author of Babar children’s books, dies at 98
Painter and storyteller, who revived father’s picture-book series about elephant king, said he didn’t consciously write for young people
Christina Cooke’s ‘Broughtupsy’ Is A Soaring Debut Novel About Family, Grief And Homegoing
This affecting new book is one you’ll wish you could’ve read years ago.
Funny, wise and reflective: discover 50 quotes about being happy
Madeline Miller, Rupi Kaur and other brilliant writers’ words on happiness.
Why female-led horror is having a moment
Women’s rage, motherhood, body politics… The new book genre that’s reflecting our times.
I Was A Kindle Skeptic — But Here’s Why It’s Actually Worth Every Penny
With the Kindle, a bookworm’s predicament simply solves itself: All your books come with you, all the time.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review: The upgrade is worth the money
It’s the best e-reader out there, and it’s not much pricier than the regular Kindle Paperwhite.
Paul Murray's The Bee Sting wins inaugural Nero Gold Prize book award
The novel tells the story of a middle-class Irish family imploding against a background of crisis.
‘Huck Finn’ Is a Masterpiece. This Retelling Just Might Be, Too.
“James” takes Mark Twain’s classic tale and places the enslaved sidekick, Jim, at its center.
The Cancer Finishing School by Peter Goldsworthy review – a personal story told with remarkable objectivity
The doctor-writer’s account of being diagnosed with, treated for and recovering from myeloma is rich and compelling
Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson review – rich literary reading of the first book of the Bible
This careful analysis of the foundational text is full of telling details and keenly observed parallels