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A vivid account of the creation of one of literary modernism’s greatest achievements

Two brothers attempt to escape their father’s gangland past in a tense, tender debut that moves between Thatcher-era Northumberland and southern Spain

One royal source claimed that the unusual tradition could be used to settle scores in the family

Rafqa Touma found herself in a binge-slump reading cycle from following recommendations on social media. Could booksellers in actual bookshops help?

From writing lists to taking a walk, it can be possible to gain clarity and perspective, even when faced with the most daunting tasks

Set in a colonial city after the first world war, this story of a battle of wills between an elderly widow and her young servant is deftly told

Editorial: A Children’s Booker prize, library cards for newborns and a major campaign – initiatives to encourage a love of books in children are a cause for celebration

"He looked at me and barked."

When you look around and realize how dangerous, complicated, and exhausting the world has gotten, you can’t help but yearn for the good old days. Life seemed much simpler and far less messy in the past. And so, you look for ways to revisit your youth, even if temporarily, to…

Fewer children are reading for fun - but parents are trying everything from AI to dramatic voices to keep them engaged

Pageturners by Alice Feeney, Gillian McAllister, and more are about to hit shelves soon.