The best new crime and thriller books to read in June 2025
June’s crime and thriller releases bring plenty to keep pages turning. From whip-smart debuts to returning sleuths, this…
Why Taylor Jenkins Reid’s new queer love story inspired her to come out
In 2017, the author Taylor Jenkins Reid, known at that point for what the New York Times has…
The best new books to read in June 2025
With summer upon us, so too is summer reading season – and this month’s literary pickings are ripe.…
‘Psychopath-spotting turned me a bit psychopathic myself’
When strangers ask Jon Ronson what he does for a living he says he’s a non-fiction writer. But…
The five books that make me cry
Everything Kit de Waal writes is suffused with empathy, humanity, and emotional truth. Her bestselling debut novel, My…
The five best history books of all time, according to Terry Deary
Looking for a nonfiction book which will change how you think about the past? Allow the Horrible Histories…
The five most important books about grief, according to Cariad Lloyd
The comedian, podcaster and author on the reads which have helped her navigate loss Cariad Lloyd was 15…
The five best romcom novels of all time, according to Emily Henry
Looking for a swoony, loveable read? Allow the queen of romantic comedies to recommend her favourites Emily Henry…
Romesh Ranganathan’s five favourite children’s books
The comedian, author, and father of three on the reads your kids will actually enjoy Senior Writer and…
The best laugh-out-loud books of the 21st century
In a world that often feels like it is teetering on the edge of absurdity, sometimes the only…