Books

Sounds like something from an Inbetweeners episode

By Hermione Blandford Published 14 May 26

We’re journeying from the bottom of a pint glass to the edge of space-time...

By Sophie Charara Published 12 May 26

Twisty crowd-pleaser: Check. Elegant meditation on tech: Check. Fresh, original debuts: Check check.

By Sophie Charara Published 28 April 26

Four days of talks, signings and workshops

By Morgan Truder Published 20 April 26

“My dancing soul doth celebrate”

By Ally Wybrew Published 20 April 26

Prepare the coffee table

By Andrew Williams Published 17 April 26

From the making of Mario to Nintendo's little known history as a toy maker, these books should be on every gamer's reading list.

By Gerald Lynch Published 1 April 26

Singing bookworm

By Hermione Blandford Published 31 March 26

Dickens's wardrobe gets dusted off for new exhibition

By Andrew Williams Published 9 March 26

Retreat from furby-organ-pilled mass culture and read one of these excellent books.

By Sophie Charara Published 5 March 26

960 pages, 100 legendary timepieces, one read

By Morgan Truder Published 26 February 26

There’s something for everyone with this first batch of must-read fiction for early 2026, including the return of George Saunders. We’re talking crypto, gangs, horror flatshares, life, death and everything in between.

By Sophie Charara Last updated 17 February 26

A happy ending isn’t a given

By Hermione Blandford Published 17 February 26

Literary masterpieces still waiting for their Hollywood moment

By Jon Mundy Last updated 9 February 26

Great book openings that will have you in stitches

By Marc Chacksfield Last updated 30 January 26