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The Richell Prize 2018 Shortlist

The Richell Prize 2018 Shortlist

After receiving over 660 entries to the 2018 Richell Prize, we are delighted to announce the 19 writers on this year’s longlist.

Wakanda Forever!

Wakanda Forever!

Long Live the King! Black Panther is in cinemas this week and to celebrate we've got a list of must-read Black Panther stories!

The Realm: The Book vs The Film

The Realm: The Book vs The Film

It's an age-old debate that we all know the answer to: 'Which is better? The book or the movie?'

The Great AI Debate

The Great AI Debate

How watching Blade Runner 2049 led to an unexpected connection with Becky Chambers’ novels.

What to Read If You're Obsessed with To All the Boys I've Loved Before

What to Read If You're Obsessed with To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Woah, woah, woah! We heard that you're just as obsessed with To All the Boys I've Loved Before as we are. We have some cute contemporary romances for you...

Peter Robinson's Favourite Villains

Peter Robinson's Favourite Villains

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

Angela Slatter's Top Ten Kickass Women in Fantasy

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!

Book Week Costume Ideas 2018

Book Week Costume Ideas 2018

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

Creative Uses For Your Date A Book Bed Socks

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!

<3 Books with Heart loves Book Lovers Day <3

<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.

Bed Sock Book Club Cosy Must Haves

Bed Sock Book Club Cosy Must Haves

#CastYAVote Winners: What are your cosy must haves?

The DCI Banks Playlist

The DCI Banks Playlist

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

You're Never Alone In Space

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.

Kayte Nunn's 5 Favourite Gardens

Kayte Nunn's 5 Favourite Gardens

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

Silver Screen Dreams

Silver Screen Dreams

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

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

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.

Not Your Usual Suspect

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.

Realm Resources: Epic Fantasy

Realm Resources: Epic Fantasy

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

Kayte Nunn's Favourite Winter Blooms

Kayte Nunn's Favourite Winter Blooms

Who says you can't have a stunning winter garden? Kayte Nunn talks about some of her favourite winter blooms that keep your garden colourful all winter.

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

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.

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