Best books to gift (and gift again) at Christmas: The Independent newsroom make their picks. When you give someone a book as a gift, what you’re really giving them is a few hours of pleasure.

The best non-fiction books to read in 2024. From candid memoirs to provocative essay collections, 2024’s forthcoming non-fiction is enticing. Jessie Thompson shares our guide to what you need on ...

From bookshops in the heart of the country’s largest cities to seaside towns that require a ferry to visit, independent bookshops continue to bring bold, innovative and inspired bookselling to ...

Independent Bookshop Week was celebrated across the UK this June — we’ve selected four shops worth a literary pilgrimage.

New sales data released by Amazon has revealed the most popular reading genres across the UK. According to the figures from the last 12 months, crime, thrillers and mystery novels take the top ...

10. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. This covers the three books of Tolkien's iconic trilogy that was famously adapted for film. The books follow The One Ring, which is a powerful artifact ...

Home; Culture & Life; Books; Features Best UK literary festivals and book fairs in 2023. A look at some the biggest events for book lovers in Britain in 2023 ...