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2013
Nordic Noir |
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We explore what is about Scandi-crime, or “Nordic Noir” that has captivated the nation to such a degree. More> |
Women's Prize for Fiction |
Pulitzer Prize Winners |
Film Freaks |
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Jane Lawson talks to us the Women’s Prize for Fiction, and why having a prize for female writers makes sense. More> |
Editorial Director Jane Lawson shares her thoughts on Pulitzer Prize winner, The Orphan Master’s Son. More> |
Film boff Christopher Fowler compiles a list of films that he thinks deserve a spot in the limelight. More> |
An Easter Feast |
The Violinist's Thumb |
St Patrick's Day |
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Get some cracking ideas for Easter recipes, as well as a special feature from A Good Egg author Genevieve Taylor. More> |
Science whizz Sam Kean picks his top five facts from his book, The Violinists Thumb, out now in paperback. More> |
To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, Transworld Ireland talked to us about which books they’re excited about this year. More> |
Kate Atkinson |
Mother's Day |
St. David's Day |
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We give you a taste of what to expect in Life After Life, the wonderful new novel by Kate Atkinson. More> |
Looking for the perfect gift for Mother's Day? We recommend some of these gorgeous hardbacks. More> |
To celebrate St. David’s Day and with St. Paddy's round the corner, we look at books that make us feel patriotic. More> |
The Tudors |
Lincoln |
The Oscars |
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Victoria Lamb talks about why she picked the Tudor era as the inspiration for her books. More> |
To celebrate the success of Lincoln at the Oscars, we look at which of our books explore the history of the USA. More> |
Inspired by this year’s Best Picture nominations, we’ve picked our top Oscars 2013-inspired books. More> |
Lent |
Valentine's Day |
Parenting Books |
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Given up something for Lent? We take a look at our top dieting books to help stave off those cravings. More> |
Impress your Valentine with your cooking expertise by trying out one of these scrumptious recipes. More> |
Celebrate new ways of parenting with French Children Don't Throw Food and other books. More> |
New Year |
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If you resolve to do anything this year, make sure it's to read at least one of these novels. More> |
2012
Jack Reacher |
Christmas Shopping |
Musical Icons |
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With his cinema debut about to hit the big sceen, we're in the mood for all things Reacher. More> |
We recommend some of our favourite books to put on your Christmas wishlist. |
Our top 5 books about some of the most legendary musical icons in recent history. |
Writing History |
Undercover Agents |
Back to School |
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Find out what's going on at the Thames Valley History Festival this weekend. |
What do James Bond, Jack Reacher and Jackson Brodie all have in common?
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Our top 10 books about school scandals & young love for the new term. |