Trainspotting creator on his most controversial decision yet – including a trigger warning
As he returns with a sequel to his most famous novel, Irvine Welsh reveals why publishers just don’t want their authors being controversial anymore Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
Revealed, gripping thriller that’s won the two biggest gongs in British crime writing
Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year winner Abir Mukherjee on writing the most acclaimed thriller of the year – then watching real-life mirror it Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
Brilliant cat-and-mouse spy caper that’s been hailed the best debut thriller of 2025
David Goodman’s ingenious new take on espionage fiction has won the second annual McDermid Debut award at the world’s most famous festival of crime writing Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
The 10 ‘greatest’ books of all time revealed – 1984 only number six on the list
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy is at number ten. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
New World War 2 book to be adapted into James Cameron film epic
A new World War 2 book, that’s set to be adapted into an epic film directed by James Cameron, has had its release date announced. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
Pulse-pounding thriller that’s officially the best crime novel of the year
The winner of the prestigious Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year has finally been revealed – thought-provoking, taut and highly original Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
‘Unmissable’ horror novel leaving readers in tears is ‘compulsively readable’
If you’re looking for something fresh to read this summer, this ‘unmissable’ new debut may be just the book for you, regardless of whether or not you’re a horror fan. Daily Express :: Books More...
Period book from 19th century that fans say is ‘ultimate classic’
This 19th century classic follows the lives of sisters as they navigate their own journeys. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
There’s no mystery about it – Britain’s biggest crime writing festival made us friends
Ahead of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival this week, four authors reveal how their unique friendship was born amid a love of books and writing Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
ACOTAR fans finally get book 6 update and say same thing
Over the weekend, Sarah J. Maas announced that she’d finished a draft for ‘ACOTAR 6′ – but there are many theories about what it could mean. Daily Express :: Books Feed More...
