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This June we are proudly celebrating the diversity of gender, sexuality and identity around the world. To mark Pride Month, we have compiled a list of the most prominent LGBT books that will appeal to fans of Western adventure, romance,…

This month marks the bicentenary of the death of the French emperor and military leader in exile on the remote island of Saint Helena. One of the most famous and most controversial historical figures, Napoleon Bonaparte demonstrated how human ambition…

This spring we decided to venture into the world of crime fiction with an open mind and find killer reads that defy the canons of the genre. So forget everything you know about murder mysteries and pick one of these…

Celebrate World Theatre Day with our collection of fifteen plays that have taken the stage by storm and even made their way to the silver screen. From ancient Greek tragedies and flamboyant comedies of manners to biting social satires, these…

With Valentine’s Day inching closer, that sweet anticipation of romance begins to spread like a wildfire tantalising every inch of our bodies. And even though we are all wired differently from each other, subconsciously we all long for that fuzzy…

For those readers, who have been secretly dreaming of their favourite books falling into the hands of screenwriters, the moment of truth has finally arrived. We have compiled a list of twelve most anticipated book adaptations that will grace both…

The first signs of winter chills tend to elicit the sweet anticipation of a yuletide season. Some of you will be sipping hot cocoa by the roaring fire, while others will be watching snowflakes dancing to the rhythm of a…

This Thanksgiving will be different for all of us. Some people might even be forced to celebrate this holiday in isolation away from their families. But the good news is that we will always have books to reach out for…

October showers us with many gifts — the satisfying crunch of bright foliage underfoot, a memorable pumpkin patch trip and a licence to unleash your wicked side at Halloween. Those of you, who prefer to celebrate the night of fright…

September occupies a special place in our hearts. As the last drops of summer give way to the first autumnal chills, we begin our search for that thrilling adventure to plunge into on a cold fall night. To help you…

August has a special hold on those of us who are incurable romantics. Somewhere between daydreaming in the sun and gazing at the Perseid meteor shower at night, we chase the last glimpse of summer in swoon worthy romance novels. …

With summer in full swing, our thoughts turn inevitably to outdoor activities and communing with mother nature.  This season offers a chance to meet new friends, open up to new experiences and get away from the hustle and bustle of…