Long Reads
Discover our longer articles about books and reading, designed to empower you to choose the books you want to read from the bookshops you love.
Plus, read exclusive features from Booktime magazine, the essential guide to the most anticipated books of the season. Find a free copy of Booktime in your local independent bookshop.
River of Dreams: Interview with Jessie Burton, author of Hidden Treasure
Bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Restless Girls.
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Favoured Flavours: Interview with Asma Khan, author of Monsoon
Internationally renowned chef and award-winning author.
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Hounds of Love: Interview with Olivia Wakeford, author of My Dog
In this charming children's books, Rhys is a dog-lover who has always wanted a dog of his own.
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The Mystery of Grief: Interview with Louise Hegarty, author of Fair Play
Combining a Golden Age style locked room mystery with an exploration of grief.
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Mind Over Money: Interview with Maddy Alexander-Grout, author of Mad About Money
Combining financial advice with Maddy's personal story.
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What a Legend: Interview with Maz Evans, author of the Oh Maya Gods! series
Vesper and Aster are swept up in a new adventure involving the legendary King Arthur.
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Right Hand Men: Interview with Gareth Rubin, author of Holmes & Moriarty
A reimagining of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic characters.
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Reflections Through Time: Interview with Tracy Chevalier, author of The Glassmaker
Travel through the life of Murano glassmaker Orsolo Rosso.
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Divine Comedy: Interview with Louie Stowell, author of the Loki series
Norse God-turned-schoolboy Loki meets an arch-enemy in the elf Vinir.
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From the Gut: Interview with Hanna Nordenhök, author of Caesaria
A gothic novel following the life of a young woman who is confined to a doctor's mansion.
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10 fantastic reasons to support indie bookshops
Libby Page, author of The Vintage Shop, shares why you should support your local indie.
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Tips for children who want to write!
We asked our favourite authors to share their writing tips and advice for BBC 500 Words.
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