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From sparkling dialogue to surprise character traits, wit, humour and tragedy, this is the year to appreciate Austen

The author’s sophomore novel, in which a young woman is propelled on a journey of self-discovery after accidentally leaving her mobile at home, asks interesting questions but pulls its punches

A slice-of-life portrait of a community suffering the after-effects of the second world war

A disgruntled child enters a parallel universe where he can select new parents. It has a spirited cast, but the songs are simplistic, stompy and uninspired

Exclusive: ‘It’s one of my favourites,’ author said

Between a revived 14th-century coaching inn and slick restaurants championing local produce, the South Downs are having a moment, says Annabelle Spranklen

The online book community has been facing their fair share of scandals — and the latest one centers around Naomi King and Daniel Greene. The post “Shameful”: BookTube Crisis Deepens As SA Accuser Unknowingly Confirms Consent first appeared on Bored Panda.

Most titles written by Islamic scholar who founded an Islamic organisation banned in the disputed region

Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for J

With ten Oscar nominations, The Brutalist has reignited the debate over the legacy of brutalism. The polarising architectural style was shaped by post-war hopes for a better future. But it was also, as historian Adrian Forty argues in his book Concrete and Culture (2012), an “expression of melancholy, the work…

Sarah Jones’s book includes personal history, including her grandfather – one of 1.2 million Americans the virus killed