Category: Books

I regularly start reading a new book with a mix of excitement and trepidation. The prospect of getting lost in a whole new story or acquiring new knowledge and skills…

Mark Billingham pictured at home in north London for the Daily Express (Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Express) Legendary thriller writer Mark Billingham has followed in the footsteps of literary…

Back in 2016, JK Rowling’s official canonical sequel to her magical novels hit London’s Palace Theatre. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child takes place where the Deathly Hallows final chapter,…

The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival has announced a major star guest (Image: Harrogate International Festivals) ​​Vera star Brenda Blethyn will be among the special guests at the world’s…

The show went on to win seven Primetime Emmy Awards (Image: BBC) British TV has produced many acclaimed period dramas over the years, but every so often one stands out…

John Grisham has shared his seven favourite books (Image: Getty) John Grisham has revealed his top seven favourite books. The American novelist is known for his best-selling legal thrillers.  He…

The writer seems sick of answering fans burning questions (Image: Getty) Acclaimed American author George R. R. Martin can hide all he likes, but fans will not stop asking about…

The author had plans to ‘kill more people’ (Image: Getty) The adored American author George R. R. Martin has been in the spotlight recently following the launch of his book’s…

The third Game of Thrones show has launched as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. And with it, fantasy series author George RR Martin has been doing the press rounds.…

Game of Thrones’ latest spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, hit screens last week, serving up a very different slice of Westeros for audiences to enjoy.  The show takes its…