The 8 worst books ever according to readers — 4 by the same author | Books | Entertainment

Some of the books on the list are also films (Image: cyano66 via Getty Images) Goodreads remains the world’s largest platform for book enthusiasts and recommendations, which means when it…

Britpop, murder and mayhem and a trip to Mars – 4 brilliant new books | Books | Entertainment

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…

How Lisa Jewell’s switch to crime fiction saved her writing career | Books | Entertainment

Lisa Jewell is the programming chair for 2026’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival (Image: Courtesy Harrogate International Festivals) Bestselling author Lisa Jewell says her career was saved by switching…

Kids need protecting from social media – ministers are sitting around | Books | Entertainment

Anthony Horowitz is back with another brilliant Hawthorne mystery and an appearance at Harrogate (Image: Tim Merry / Daily Express) Arriving an hour late to interview Anthony Horowitz and rather…

I love Wuthering Heights but loathed the film | Films | Entertainment

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…

The unexpected novel voted ‘best book ever’ by readers | Books | Entertainment

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…

The hit book voted by readers for having the best ending – 8.3m copies sold in 24 hours | Books | Entertainment

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…

From Norfolk to the Outback via Tokyo – with a dash of Cold War spies | Books | Entertainment

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 movie title and setting finally unveiled by Warner Bros | Films | Entertainment

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 read 3 books everyone ‘loved’ — I’ll never listen to reviews again | Books | Entertainment

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…