The Parallel Path by Jenn Ashworth review – a soul-searching walk across England | Travel writing
When Jenn Ashworth set out on Alfred Wainwright’s 192-mile coast-to-coast walk, from St Bees in the west to…
New Sherlock Holmes mystery and Miriam Toews are August must-reads
He went on to direct “Star Trek” movies and campaign against nuclear arms but Meyer made his first…
Young men not reading books but publishers aren’t helping
I was sitting in my hotel room in Tasmania when news came through last week that Australians, but…
What Makes a Fantasy Book Feel Timeless?
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” — J.R.R.…
Show Me Where It Hurts by Clare Gleeson
We present an extract from Show Me Where It Hurts, the debut novel by Clare Gleeson. Rachel lives…
The Impish Modernism of Michael Clune
Books & the Arts / July 21, 2025 In Pan, his debut novel, he makes the unruly mind…
Young men not reading books but publishers aren’t helping
I was sitting in my hotel room in Tasmania when news came through last week that Australians, but…
Child protection expert calls for classification system for books
A child protection expert is calling for a rating system for young adult books after research found many…
Bahadur Sahiba – a must-read on a lazy afternoon
By Dr Tania Saili Bakshi Book Details Title: Bahadur Sahiba
Author: Ritika Kochhar
Publisher: Notion Press
Pages: 282
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Book celebrates Crakehall Cricket Club’s 175th anniversary
The book, titled 175 Not Out and written by club member Ted Haslam, pays tribute to the club…
Author who wants to help children star in their own story
A WRITER from Fingest has seen her dream come true with the publication of her debut children’s book,…
Oxfordshire schools and Kenyan schools collaborate on books
The Nasio Trust, based in Abingdon, has published the books as part of its Global Storybook Project. The…