I worked in a bookshop for years—these 3 classic books are completely overrated
From The Great Gatsby to The Catcher in the Rye, there are some classic novels that are hailed as life-changing reads-but I think they’re completely overrated Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
Bridget Jones Diary author Helen Fielding names her favourite writer of all time
The iconic author has revealed where she found inspiration for her beloved novel. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
The chilling true story behind A Good Marriage by Stephen King
Viewers of My Father, the BTK Killer are wondering about the Stephen King novella A Good Marriage Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
Freddie Mercury’s unseen personal writings to be published by Mary Austin
Freddie Mercury’s unseen personal writings are to be published by his former lover Mary Austin, in a special new book in honour of his 80th birthday. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
6 addictive books so good they break reading slumps — we personally guarantee it
Fallen into a reading rut? A good page turner that’s hard to put down is the best way out and these books worked for us. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
The 5 novels that prove why a Jodi Picoult book should be your next read
Avid reader Tahira Ali offers a breakdown of Jodi Picoult’s literary universe, where her characters’ struggles and triumphs resonate deeply with readers. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
Aged 11, I planned to become a US Navy SEAL then a No.1 author – here’s how I did it
Terminal List creator Jack Carr on breathing new life into thrillers, his smash-hit TV adaptations and why he kind of wishes he’d carried a tomahawk on ops Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
I called a Jilly Cooper novel the best book ever – I’ll never forget how she responded
Bonkbuster queen Jilly Cooper, who has died suddenly at 88, seduced readers with her Rutshire Chronicles. But she was never less than warm, effusive and genuine Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
Jilly Cooper’s favourite books —including the surprising book she said was ‘comforting’
The late Dame Jilly Cooper was known as the bestselling author behind the likes of Rivals and Riders – but she’s also shared a lot of her favourite reads over the years. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
I’ve read hundreds of books but only 5 had me guessing until the very end
I’ve read hundreds of books over the last few years, and generally find I can predict what will happen quite early on. But these 5 books threw me off guard in the best way. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
