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Wednesday 22 Aug, 2018

Thanks Dad

Whether or not you loved reading we love that you helped us fuel our own love of a good book <3

Wednesday 22 Aug, 2018

Peter Robinson's Favourite Villains

Peter Robinson, author of the DCI Banks series shares his favourite villains in literature.

Tuesday 21 Aug, 2018

Angela Slatter's Top Ten Kickass Women in Fantasy

So, I’m going to be very broad in my definition of “fantasy” and drag in horror and science fiction, books, film and tv - because I’m a writer and I have no respect for rules or boundaries!

Thursday 16 Aug, 2018

Book Week Costume Ideas 2018

Book week is approaching. Are you struggling for costume ideas for the kids? We’ve got you covered.

Friday 10 Aug, 2018

Creative Uses For Your Date A Book Bed Socks

Have you picked up your Date A Book Bed Socks yet? If you have, we have a list of all the ways you can put them to good use!

Thursday 09 Aug, 2018

<3 Books with Heart loves Book Lovers Day <3

To celebrate Book Lovers Day on August 9, we asked our Hearties to tell us their favourite read of 2018 so far, and the book they can’t wait to get their hands on next.

Wednesday 08 Aug, 2018

Bed Sock Book Club Cosy Must Haves

#CastYAVote Winners: What are your cosy must haves?

Tuesday 07 Aug, 2018

Love Your Bookshop Day: Why I Love Being a Bookseller

August 11 is Love Your Bookshop Day and we're celebrating by asking booksellers to tell us why they love their job!

Monday 06 Aug, 2018

The DCI Banks Playlist

From the detective with the best taste in music - listen to the DCI Banks playlist.

Monday 30 Jul, 2018

Kayte Nunn's 5 Favourite Gardens

The author of THE BOTANIST'S DAUGHTER shares her Top 5 favourite gardens around the world.

Monday 30 Jul, 2018

Silver Screen Dreams

Here is the definitive countdown of YA faves you would like to see adapted for the silver screen!

Monday 30 Jul, 2018

You're Never Alone In Space

Hodderscape publisher Oliver Johnson thinks about the characters he’d most like to travel the galaxy with because in the Wayfarers, you’re never alone in space.

Thursday 26 Jul, 2018

Kitchen Content: Feasts, or how I learned to stop worrying and love rosewater

One of my strongest childhood memories is, incidentally, also the first time I can remember feeling truly betrayed.

Wednesday 18 Jul, 2018

Not Your Usual Suspect

The Maximum Sentence inmates give you the lowdown on some of their favourite authors who they think fly too far under the radar.

Tuesday 17 Jul, 2018

Realm Resources: Epic Fantasy

Get the 4-1-1 on The Realm's #1 genre.

Thursday 12 Jul, 2018

Pamela Hart's Historical Fiction List that will Have You Hibernating All Winter

Spend long winter days and nights being swept up in the drama of history with Pamela Hart's list of must-read Historical Fiction.

Wednesday 11 Jul, 2018

J.D. Barrett's Favourite Winter Comfort Foods

Everyone's got their go-to comfort food in winter, but if you're looking for something new here's big list of winter eating inspiration from the author of THE UPSIDE OF OVER, J.D. Barrett.

Wednesday 11 Jul, 2018

C.J. Duggan's Must-Go Winter Destination Recommendations

Whether it's to escape or embrace the winter - C.J. Duggan has a winter holiday spot for you!

Wednesday 11 Jul, 2018

Robert Galbraith reveals the cover for Lethal White

The cover for Lethal White is a departure from the other covers in the series and we love the bold move.

Wednesday 11 Jul, 2018

Hannah Richell's Favourite Places to Escape the Winter (or Embrace) the Winter

Author of THE PEACOCK SUMMER, Hannah Richell, shares a few of her secret spots where she can escape (and embrace) the winter.