At his best, Iain M. Banks could be extraordinarily stylish, inventive and downright funny. So how does his genre-redefining ...

From the storied histories of landmarks like the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel to the jaw-dropping beauty of Venice and the glittering Mediterranean Sea, it's no wonder Italy is regarded as one of ...

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Whether you enjoy fiction or nonfiction ... is a modern masterpiece and hands down one of the greatest comedy books of all time. Prepare for a madcap adventure with hilarious descriptions ...

In 2024, Fiction notched up its biggest haul since accurate records began – a blistering £50m greater than the previous ...

In 2024, Fiction notched up its biggest haul since ... the year which technically holds the TCM all-time record (the two pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 almost certainly topped 2023 but are ...