Category: Books

Mars One by Charlotte Robinson, Hardback, £20 When the most ambitious space flight ever attempted -– a one-way journey to Mars – goes catastrophically wrong, leaving time, oxygen and trust…

As a huge fan of the original novel, I knew I just had to see the film; although, having seen some reviews ahead of time, I was rather sceptical. I…

When it comes to reading, you’ll want to make sure you’re picking a gripping book if you’re going to devote your time to the popular hobby. There’s one book that…

Reading is a hobby that has stood the test of time and there’s nothing more satisfying than reading a good book. But, it’s a worst-case scenario for a reader who…

An Accidental Death by Peter Grainger, Paperback Original, £9.99 Grainger has been memorably described as ‘creator of the greatest fictional sleuth you’ve never heard of’. Now, having sold a million…

Game of Thrones may have ended in 2019, but George RR Martin’s Westeros has plenty of spin-offs out now and in the works. Aside from House of the Dragon and…

I am an avid reader, and always have been. I love all kinds of literature, and although I was late to the game, joining TikTok in 2022, I was swiftly…

Mary Beard reckons reading ancient literature would be of benefit to social media warriors (Image: BBC Studios / Mark Allan) Talking in the run-up to February’s hard-fought Gorton and Denton…

The Testaments TV series has departed dramatically from the source material, leaving some viewers baffled. The Testaments has landed on Hulu and Disney+ following considerable anticipation, releasing the first three…

Shortly before midnight on March 20, 2024, fire tore through two unassuming industrial units in east London. The blaze didn’t spread much further but it took around 60 firefighters to…