Literary

Carol Ann Duffy's poems: a complete guide

Carol Ann Duffy’s enchanting Christmas poems

The best films based on books

Sarah Moss's books: a guide to the author of Summerwater and Ripeness

Short books you can read in less than a week

Authors' Notes: Patrick Radden Keefe on London Falling, true crime and tragedy

The best poetry books to read right now

Twelve autumn poems

Our favourite Booker Prize-winning and nominated novels

Douglas Stuart's books: a guide to the author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo

Authors' Notes: Douglas Stuart on John of John, tenderness as rebellion, and coming to reading later in life

35 of the best dystopian novels of all time
