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    • 'I'm a bestselling author — these are the 5 books I recommend to everyone'

      If you're looking for something new to read this autumn, look no further than this list of...

    • All 7 Harry Potter full-cast audiobook release dates ahead of Philosopher's Stone debut

    • Inside the destiny of The Witcher's Nimue

    'Masterpiece' dystopian novel written 94 years ago is 'best book anyone will ever read'
    The top 10 books of all time that everyone should read - To Kill a Mockingbird only at 8
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    From 007 spin-off to The Smiths, 4 books to keep you entertained as the nights draw in
    I give this ‘masterpiece’ to everyone and they all agree it’s the best book ever
    • The best books you must read before Christmas — including one for Black Mirror fans

      If you're looking for something new to read this month, look no further than this list of new...

    • 'Masterpiece' novel named one of the best books ever written

    • 'I read every day and these are my top 2025 Christmas release books'

    Waterstones names its books of the year - one is by David Attenborough
    The greatest SAS mission you've never heard of – revealed at last
    Freddie Forsyth's 'second most famous book' to return in a thrilling new TV adaptation
    • Harry Bosch is back! Michael Connelly's LA detective will return in thrilling prequel

      Fans were devastated when Bosch: Legacy was cancelled earlier this year. Now a new series will...

    • Author of modern literary classic to release memoir in November

      The 85-year-old's memoir details her unconventional Canadian upbringing, prize-winning writing...

    • Britain’s favourite bedtime stories revealed - with The Gruffalo crowned king

      Discover the enchanting world of bedtime stories that have captured the hearts of British...

    • I listen to audiobooks every week — these are the best and worst I've read

      I love listening to an audiobook while out and about, but it's been very hit or miss for me over...

    Classic 1853 novel is hailed as ‘greatest book of all time’ and ‘masterpiece’
    ‘Masterpiece’ crime book set in English seaside town that’s ‘the best thing ever written’
    Stephen King fans just learning about real-life events that inspired Pennywise
    Exclusive book extract: Read Frederick Forsyth's sequel to The Odessa File
    • The top 5 books everyone should read at least once - including 2 by the same author

      Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice comes in at second place.

    • I read every day - here are my top 5 books to read this year - 2 by same author

      These are the books I think everyone should read in the final few months of 2025.

    • I am an author - these are the top 5 best literary love stories one is classic 1891 novel

      A classic novel written by Thomas Hardy has made it on the list.

    • To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee’s new book is ‘tear-inducing’

      A posthumous release from Harper Lee details a collection of her short stories.

    • Shoppers can read Virginia Giuffre's memoir for free with Audible deal

    • ‘Greatest book of all time’ is period classic named ‘timeless masterpiece’

    Top 6 horror books for a truly frightful Halloween read
    My dad was 1 of UK's most famous authors - this is why I use his name for my own books
    I read everyday - these are the top five books I’ve read in the past 10 years
    • 10 spooky books to read this October—from haunted house horror to paranormal romance

      With Halloween just around the corner, spooky season is officially upon us - and what better way...

    • I used to work in a bookshop — there are 7 books people bought all the time

      Having worked in a bookshop for a handful of years, I saw people buying everything from local...

    • Melanie Blake, the new Jilly Cooper, but ruder

      Hailed as the heir to Jilly Cooper's crown, author Melanie Blake has lived a life as dramatic...

    • ‘Best book of all time’ is period classic named ‘true English literary masterpiece'

      The novel was first published in 1813.

    5 books perfect for Strictly Come Dancing fans including 'instant classic’
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    I worked in a bookshop for years—these 3 classic books are completely overrated
    Inside Netflix's No One Saw Us Leave cast from Emiliano Zurita to Tessa la
    • Bridget Jones Diary author Helen Fielding names her favourite writer of all time

      The iconic author has revealed where she found inspiration for her beloved novel.

    • The chilling true story behind A Good Marriage by Stephen King

      Viewers of My Father, the BTK Killer are wondering about the Stephen King novella A Good Marriage

    • 'Gripping' new novel based on iconic book series now out in Waterstones

      A literary debut has charged the literary world. In the wake of Harry Potter remakes, this...

    Freddie Mercury’s unseen personal writings to be published by Mary Austin
    6 addictive books so good they break reading slumps — we personally guarantee it
    • The best books you must read this autumn - including a page-turning thiller by Dan Brown

      Dan Brown's latest instalment in the Robert Langdon series has made the cut.

    • I’ve read 6 books by ‘UK’s greatest export’ — this under-rated author is just as good

    • Bestselling author Stephanie Garber on writing new urban fantasy and her 3 favourite books

    Aged 7, I planned to become a US Navy SEAL then a No.1 author – here's how I did it
    The 5 novels that prove why a Jodi Picoult book should be your next read
    Jilly Cooper's favourite books —including the surprising book she said was 'comforting'
    I’ve read hundreds of books but only 5 had me guessing until the very end
    • I called a Jilly Cooper novel the best book ever – I'll never forget how she responded

      Bonkbuster queen Jilly Cooper, who has died suddenly at 88, seduced readers with her Rutshire...

    • Sally Rooney’s top four novels ranked – Intermezzo in last place

      The acclaimed Irish author has written four bestsellers.

    • I’ve read 200 books - this is the best one I’ve read this year

      My favourite book of the year follows complex relationships that most will be able to relate to.

    12 cosy books you need to read in October and beyond — according to bestselling author
    Emily Henry's top five books ranked from worst to best
    • Ranking Giovanna Fletcher's top 7 best books

      The author has published a total of 13 books.

    Best books to read in October — from twisty thriller to new book for Hunger Games fans
    Call off the hunt, I can reveal this autumn’s best thriller – read it and thank me later
    Pig organ transplants and bionic limbs — new book explores latest medical breakthroughs
    Trump ‘to demand generals swear total loyalty just like Hitler’ claims military historian
    • 'I'm a New York Times bestselling author—these are 5 of my favourite books'

      New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter has shared some of her favourite reads-and there's...

    • Colleen Hoover shared her 10 favourite books and one is an unputdownable thriller

      The bestselling romance author has shared a roundup of her top 10 books, ranging from romance to...

    • I've read hundreds of autobiographies - here are the 5 worst, including Prince Harry's

      All autobiographies are not created equal, and after reading hundreds, we have narrowed down the...

    How Lee Child's turbulent childhood shaped his iconic Jack Reacher character
    The best 10 Gothic horror books to read this October
    • These are 5 perfect Halloween reads for October – one is 1818 classic

      Number four, released in 2005 could be a controversial choice.

    • The 10 best books of all time – including 1861 period classic

    • The five best novels of the 21st century - all have been turned into films or TV shows

    The top 10 best books of all time - including two by the same author
    I read every day — these are the 10 best new romantasy books to read this autumn
    The 5 books you must read before you die
    'I'm a book expert and have read more than 650 books - these are my top 5'
    • Heroes and Villains... the best book about rock'n'roll music since High Fidelity

      ML Rio went from literary outsider to superstar with If We Were Villains. Now she's back with...

    • I’ve read 15 books from 1 author this year—they got me out of a reading slump

      It usually takes me a long time to get into a book, but discovering this author this year has...

    • Hitler’s forgotten general 'almost caused D-Day delay to 1945'

      EXCLUSIVE: Adolf Hitler's forgotten General Hermann Balck, almost put the D-Day landings back to...

    'I'm a New York Times best selling author and these are my 5 favourite books of all time'
    Harry Potter fans slam latest woke reboot rumour ‘What a trainwreck’
    • The 10 best books to read in October for ultimate cosy escape - two by the same author

      The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan comes in at number five.

    The 13 times the London 2012 Olympics could have descended into chaos and disaster
    Jeffrey Archer's incredible new novel End Game is out now - read the first chapter here
    Priscilla Presley slams ‘manipulative’ Michael Jackson marriage to Lisa Marie Presley
    Stephen King shared his top 10 books and one is a brutal Western masterpiece
    • Winston Churchill's reading list - including a Jane Austen classic

      For one of his trips, Churchill's private secretary prepared a list of 23 books that the former...

    • OPINION

      The 11 books on the Holocaust that everyone must read

      As she publishes her new novel, Tattooist of Auschwitz creator Heather Morris reveals her picks...

    • Tracy Beaker author Jacqueline Wilson names 10 books she loves

      Jacqueline Wilson has named the books that shaped her life and inspired some of her most famous...

    I read the same horror book every year—it's better than the film and not Stephen King
    10 books everyone should read at least once, as voted by Goodreads members
    • I read everyday - here's the five books you must read when you need a bit of escapism

      What is on your autumn reading list for 2025?

    • I have read 400 books and here are the 5 upcoming book releases you don't want to miss

    • 'Brilliant' book with near-perfect 4.1 rating named 'best' of 2024

    I have read hundreds of novels - these are my top three non-fiction books
    'Outstanding' novel is 'best historical fiction book' - readers say its 'life-changing'
    Arthur Conan Doyle named top 5 Sherlock Holmes stories - not Hound of the Baskervilles
    Philip Pullman names 5 of his favourite books - including hilarious British classic
    • One of the best autumn reads is a British classic with a 4.04 rating on Goodreads

      This cosy autumn read takes place in a quiet countryside village and was written by one of...

    • I asked 6 authors to name 1 book everyone must read — one all-time classic was named twice

      I asked authors to name the book everyone should read before they die - these are their...

    • The best five spy books since epic bestseller The Hunt For Red October

      The Cold War never went away... at least not in fiction. And espionage is having a golden moment...

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      The book has been adapted for both film and television.

    I asked an author for their top 5 book recommendations — they couldn't put one down
    Michael Rosen on the surprising reason why parents want to 'strangle' him
    Dan Brown: I fear death much less... there is something beyond, something unifying
    5 best murder mystery novels to keep you guessing including Agatha Christine masterpiece
    • I interviewed Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown and these are 5 things I learned

      The superstar author is back with his new thriller and fresh mystery for Harvard symbologist...

    • I read little known historical mystery book found in UK bookshop and was blown away

      The book vividly paints historic scenes and complex, layered characters.

    • Bill Gates’ five favourite books of all time includes legendary rock star's memoir

      Billionnaire businessman, philanthropist and computer pioneer shares his favourite ever reads.

    Game of Thrones and Pirates of the Caribbean stars join new Harry Potter cast
    Stephen King unveils his 14 favourite movies including best adaptations of his books
    • Winds of Winter release progress: George RR Martin’s latest post leaves fans in despair

      George RR Martin's latest blog post has left Game of Thrones fans despairing at his Winds of...

    • 'We're high street booksellers — 5 best young adult books to read in September'

    • Agatha Christie's named her favourite books - a famous Poirot novel missed out

    Ken Follett said little-known 1861 novel is one of best ever written
    The 'top 10 books' of the decade - Matt Haig's best seller at number 4
    'I've read over 1,000 books - these are 5 I couldn't put down'
    Tracy Beaker author was told book would 'never be successful' but it changed her life
    • Book-lovers list most ‘overrated books’ that left them feeling underwhelmed

      Bookworms have shared that there are some ‘overrated books' that left them cold and wondering...

    • I read every day — here are the 8 best books I've read in 2025

      This mixture of novels and non-fiction includes one book which Goodreads members have named in...

    • Jacqueline Wilson credits job before author for giving her invaluable skill

      Jacqueline Wilson has just released her second adult novel, Picture Imperfect, and has spoken...

    The 'greatest' horror book of all time that's perfect to read before Halloween
    The 'masterpiece' novel that's been named 'the greatest of all time'
    • I read everyday - here are my top three beach reads of the summer

      What was your favourite read this summer?

    'I read the scariest book ever written - I was told I shouldn't'
    Harry Potter fans rank their top 30 most iconic moments from the series - read full list
    I read for a living — these 10 books are the best new novels everyone should read in 2025
    'Masterpiece' thriller that fans 'couldn't stop reading' has near-perfect 4.25/5 score
    • Jacqueline Wilson has big idea 'on the spot' that gets fans buzzing

      Jacqueline Wilson is currently on tour promoting her latest book, Picture Imperfect, and she...

    • Top 10 best historical fiction novels of all time - how many have you read?

      From the dusty Outback to the bustling streets of Paris, dive into the stories that have left a...

    • 'I'm an author — these five books are some of my favourites of all time'

      A fantasy author has named some of very favourite books - and whatever your preferred genres,...

    'I read the most disturbing book ever - I gave it five stars but I'll never read it again'
    'I read the one book you should read before you die - I got chills at the end'
    • 'I read every day - here are my top five books to buy before the end of the year'

      EXCLUSIVE: These re the books I think everyone should get in the final few months of 2025.

    • The nine books you must read this autumn – from Paul McCartney to Dan Brown

    • Thursday Murder Club book 5 title, synopsis and release date shared by Richard Osman

    The realistic WW1 novel that is 'one of the greatest books ever'
    'UK's greatest export' was new to me — she's so good I read 4 of her books in a month
    The most 'moving' novel that everyone should read as voted for by Goodreads
    Richard Osman names 7 of his favourite books – including a 'masterful' thriller
    • 'I've read 823 books in the last 4 years – here are the most unforgettable tales'

      I've read a lot since I started tracking my reading on Goodreads, but these are the books that...

    • 'We work in a bookshop — these are our 5 favourite books we always recommend'

      Five booksellers have revealed their favourite books of all time, from beloved classics to...

    • The ten best cosy crime novels… and The Thursday Murder Club isn't number one!

      As Richard Osman's mega-hit adaptation arrives on Netflix starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan,...

    'I've read 1,000 books – these are easily my top 5 fiction titles'
    The best 10 books you need to read in 2025 according to Waterstones
    • 'I read over 100 books a year and these are my top bookish accessories'

      If you're after book-related accessories for yourself, or to give to the book-lover in your...

    My new James Bond for children will be grumpy... but not woke
    George RR Martin walks out on angry fan asking about Winds of Winter delay in new footage
    'I review books for a living and these five hacks can make you read faster'
    The number one book that was 'better than the movie' is classic 2003 novel
    • George RR Martin names 10 books he recommends - including a classic British fantasy

      The book is a sweeping tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil.

    • The top five worst books of all time including four by the same author

      Despite being included in the top five worst books of all time, all of these were later made...

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      This book won the Bookseller Book of the Year for Crime and Thriller.

    George Orwell's most popular books ranked
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      I've read so many fantasy and romantasy books over the years, but this is my favourite in a long...

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