Hodder unveils new covers for King classics ahead of latest novel

Hodder has unveiled striking new covers for four classic Stephen King novels to coincide with the horror master’s new novel The Institute. Read more

Porter and Barker shortlisted for 2019 Gordon Burn Prize

The shortlist has been announced for the seventh annual Gordon Burn Prize, which includes books by Max Porter and Pat Barker in the running. Read more

Cressida Cowell selected as new Children’s Laureate

Cressida Cowell, author and illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon series and the Emily Brown picture books, has been crowned the Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2019-2021. Read more

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Amazon Prime lands rights to develop Jack Reacher series

Amazon has landed the rights, following a reported "competitive situation", to develop a script-to-series drama based on the Jack Reacher character from Lee Child’s bestselling book series.... Read more
Michael Joseph clinches Izzy Judd's Mindfulness for Mums

Michael Joseph will publish Mindfulness for Mums by musician and author Izzy Judd. Read more
Thompson wins Arthur C Clarke Prize for Rosewater

Tade Thompson has won the Arthur C Clarke Award for science fiction with his novel Rosewater (Orbit). Read more
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child behind the scenes book cover revealed

Little, Brown has revealed the cover for its behind the scenes book on hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Read more

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Author Interviews

Steve Cavanagh | 'It’s scary going to writing full-time, but it’s also brilliant'

Steve Cavanagh’s career as a thriller writer looked to have stalled, despite critical acclaim—until Thirteen proved to be very lucky indeed... Read more
David Almond | 'The North is a culturally rich place to be, it’s just how it is'

Award-winning writer David Almond reflects on how his broad backlist has been influenced by his surroundings. Read more
Deborah Moggach | 'I do think we mistake solemnity for seriousness'

In her latest novel, author and screenwriter Deborah Moggach delves into the relationship between us and those who care for us. Read more
Lydia Monks | 'Everyone should have a farmyard picture book in their portfolio'

Ahead of the 10th birthday of What the Ladybird Heard, Lydia Monks reviews her career so far. Read more

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The Official UK CHART

1.

The World's Worst Teachers

by David Walliams; Tony Ross
2.

The Reckoning

by John Grisham
3.

I Owe You One

by Sophie Kinsella
4.

Pinch of Nom

by Kay Featherstone & Kate Allinson
5.

Long Road to Mercy

by David Baldacci
6.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz

by Heather Morris
7.

In a House of Lies

by Ian Rankin
8.

Target

by James Patterson
9.

Normal People

by Sally Rooney
10.

Nine Perfect Strangers

by Liane Moriarty
11.

I Looked Away

by Jane Corry
12.

The Horse Dancer

by Jojo Moyes
13.

Battle Scars

by Jason Fox
14.

The Newcomer

by Fern Britton
15.

Knife

by Jo Nesbo
16.

The Spanish Promise

by Karen Swan
17.

Careless Love

by Peter Robinson
18.

This is Going to Hurt

by Adam Kay
19.

Heroes

by Stephen Fry
20.

Pinch of Nom Food Planner

by Pinch of Nom

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