LitLover

13/05/2020

Eight acclaimed authors reveal their favourite hidden gems outside the literary canon to Cameron Laux.

09/05/2020

To mark this auspicious anniversary, we’re going back almost six decades to bring you the very first reviews of America’s favorite novel.

In honor of Harper Lee's birthday

05/05/2020

From a smart satire about race to a memoir of a Scottish girlhood, and the finale of the Cromwell trilogy, BBC Culture picks some the must-read books to hunker down with.

01/05/2020

We picked a selection of moving and inspirational quotes from our favourite children's books

Many of us fell in love with reading from an early age, our young imaginations captured by the stories told in our favourite novels. From Peter Pan to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, many of these tales have stood the test of time and are as loved now as they ever were. And with World Book Day t...

29/04/2020

“The Booksellers”, a charming new documentary, shows how the antiquarian trade is adapting to modernity

28/04/2020

... as recommended by London’s favourite authors and writers

You’ve consumed the bestsellers and have the year’s cult releases on your Amazon pre-order list. So what to read now? We’ve asked some of our best-loved authors and writers to give ES Magazine their recommended reading for Londoners in self-isolation.  Nick Hornby, author of Fever Pitch LONES...

28/04/2020

The Awards aim to enable literary excellence and innovation, providing writers with financial support to undertake a new literary project.

We are delighted to announce the seven recipients of the RSL Literature Matters Awards 2020. The Awards aim to enable literary excellence and innovation, providing writers with financial support to undertake a new literary project. This year’s judges are Tessa Hadley, David Morley and Roy Williams...

28/04/2020

Five books from this month to check out, from authors like Mark O’Connell, Cho Nam-joo, and more.

Five books from this month to check out, from authors like Mark O'Connell, Cho Nam-Joo, and more.

28/04/2020

From Quiet Vulnerability to Wilderness Survival

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping us indoors, early numbers suggest a surge in book sales. Audio and eBooks in particular have seen a sudden rise. It has also been a tough time for bookstores. …

28/04/2020

Here's our pick of some of the greatest first lines in literature