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Richard Osman at Kew Gardens.

Richard Osman's We Chase Shadows release date: When is it published?

Emma Chapman: "If intelligent life has evolved and wants to send us a message, they'll develop a radio telescope to do that"

Richard Osman wearing a blue suit jacket and back jumper underneath. He is looking at the camera.

Will there be a The Thursday Murder Club book 6 from Richard Osman?

A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair wearing a black blazer and white top poses against a textured stone wall, looking confidently at the camera.

I thought I'd made a friend – then I found out she was a spy. Here's what I learned about real-world espionage. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Len Deighton

Remembering Len Deighton: The Ipcress File author on writing a best-seller imagining a Nazi victory in WWII. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Viola Davis wearing red lipstick, a black shirt and a white blazer.

Viola Davis and bestselling author James Patterson reveal their inspiration for abortion courtroom drama "about America right now"

Nadiya Hussain holding out a plate of her banana bark and smiling.

Nadiya Hussain reveals feelings on parting ways with the BBC

Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe star in Outlander season 7

How to read Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander books in order

Nick Hornby crowns Nero Book Awards winner as he discusses his next novel

Rose Ayling-Ellis sitting on a chair and leaning on its back with her elbow, smiling and looking up into the air.

Rose Ayling-EllisWhen you grow up not seeing yourself in stories, you don't stop imagining

Sarah J Maas looking at the camera.

Author Sarah J Maas confirms next books in best-selling A Court of Thorns and Roses series

Dónal Finn, Zine Tseng and Hero Fiennes Tiffin in Young Sherlock, stood together outside, by bushes and trees. There is a wooden canoe behind them.

How to read the Young Sherlock books in order

Two images of Jussi Adler Olsen books laid over a picture of a book shelf

Dept Q books in order: How to read Jussi Adler-Olsen stories

Close-up of Richard Osman wearing a suit at an event and looking at the camera.

Richard Osman confirms brand new sequel novel with "lots of thrills" and when fans can expect it

Harriet Tyce smiles at the camera outside of a building. She is wearing a coat and has her hair down

Harriet Tyce: 'No jury in the land would be able to crack The Traitors'

Hudson Williams' Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie's Ilya Rozanov in Heated Rivalry, with their foreheads touching and their eyes closed. Both are wearing tuxedos.

Next Heated Rivalry book release date delayed as author Rachel Reid offers health update

David McKenna as Piggy, Winston Sawyers as Ralph and Isaac Talbut as Simon in Lord of the Flies. They are stood in a line in the jungle wearing ragged clothes.

Why Lord of the Flies author William Golding didn't put girls on his classic novel's island

Jennie Godfrey smiles at the camera with her blond hair shaped into a bob. She is wearing glasses and looking at the camera.

I quit my job of 25 years to write a book – I felt frozen with fear

Beloved author Marian Keyes reveals why 'chick lit' exposes the "hollowness" of post-feminism

Aldis Hodge and Alona Tal in Cross, stood next to each other, in front of a painting.

How to read James Patterson’s Alex Cross books in order

Composite image featuring two book covers for The Duke Undone and A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting

Need more Bridgerton now? 17 steamy historical romances and raciest Regency books to whet your appetite. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

The Gruffalo and The Mouse in 2009's The Gruffalo.

The Gruffalo series to get sequel with new character – more than 20 years after last instalment

Leighton Meester on the set of Gossip Girl, playing Blair Waldorf – she is wearing a black coat, with a white blouse and a pink hairband. Behind her is a blurred out New York City street.

Gossip Girl author confirms sequel novel about Blair Waldorf with major time jump and release window

Composite image of The Love Hypothesis and Carrie book covers in front of a bookshelf.

26 book-to-screen adaptations in 2026: including Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Harriet Tyce books Blood Orange and A Lesson in Cruelty on top of a bookshelf.

Harriet Tyce books in order: How to read The Traitors star's crime novels. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Hudson Williams' Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie's Ilya Rozanov in Heated Rivalry, with their foreheads touching and their eyes closed. Both are wearing tuxedos.

When is the next Heated Rivalry book released?

Nigel Planer smiling in a plaid scarf

The Young Ones' Nigel Planer says Adrian Edmondson "regrets" falling out with late Rik Mayall before death. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Brian May looking to the distance with a worried expression

Queen legend Brian May argues we've lost the ability to "discuss" and "respect" other people's point of view. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Covers of Lost Lambs and Hooked on top of a bookshelf

Best books released in 2026: including anticipated next novel from best-selling author

Michael Rosen wearing a dark grey blazer, a light grey jumper and a navy collared shirt.

Michael Rosen: "This may sound extraordinary, but I'm not traumatised by the death of my son"