The UK’s top 10 authors who’ve sold most books in 2024 – JK Rowling number 3 | Books | Entertainment
These authors are among the most successful in the UK, in the first half of this year, their books were flying off the shelves but the author in top spot might not be who you think. According to The Bookseller, the volume and value of books these authors sold puts them as some of the UK’s most read. Between them are many chart topping bestsellers More...
The 8 ‘least popular’ Agatha Christie books | Books | Entertainment
A recent survey of Golden Age Detection (GAD) members revealed a surprising consensus on Agatha Christie’s least popular novels. When asked to rank their top 20 Christie stories, participants unanimously More...
Winston Churchill’s greatest gamble… an act of piracy 3,000 miles aw | Films | Entertainment
Henry Cavill, centre, stars in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Image: Daniel Smith) Operation Postmaster was, according to leading military historian Damien Lewis, perhaps the biggest gamble of Winston More...
How the Shipping Forecast became a beloved British tradition | Books | Entertainment
Viking, North Utsire, South Utsire… I know I’m far from alone in feeling a little thrill whenever those words come on the radio. To the uninitiated, the Shipping Forecast can seem a little bit eccentric. More...
Top 10 Stephen King books ranked – and The Shining is not No. 1 | Books | Entertainment
Stephen King is one of the most successful writers in the horror genre – many of his works have been adapted to the screen. As time goes on, his books gain even more of a following as new readers discover More...
David Jason This Time Next Year review: Inspirational and full of surprises | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
Sir David Jason’s latest book takes his loyal fans back through the highs and many lows of his journey to stardom with the life-affirming message that no matter how many setbacks you face, things will probably More...
Halloween Horror: Rachel Burge on how to write a best-selling spooky s | Express Comment | Comment
“A good scary book thrills in a way no other genre can quite match, it simply demands to be read,” says children’s horror author Rachel Burge as I interview her, appropriately enough, on Halloween. Burge More...
KIDS’ BOOK SPECIAL — Paddington’s Halloween trick saves the day | Books | Entertainment
Paddington’s Trick or Treat by Michael Bond, illustrated by R. W. Alley (HarperCollins) October 31st is a busy day in the Brown household: Jonathan and Judy are planning to take Paddington trick or treating, More...
The top ghost stories ranked for Halloween – in every genre from short story to novel | Books | Entertainment
Ghose stories come in all shapes and forms (Image: David Wall) Short story: The Monkey’s Paw by W.W.Jacobs, 1902 Three scenes, five characters, the single setting of an ordinary suburban house – this More...
George RR Martin’s latest Winds of Winter news will relieve Game of Thrones fans | Books | Entertainment
This summer George RR Martin took a long trip to Europe, which he’s been sharing highlights of on his blog. In the latest post, the 76-year-old wrote of Amsterdam and even included a commitment to The Winds More...
