Presents that pack a punch: the best sports books of the year

Sport fans: we have your Christmas sorted. Roger Alton has picked out the best sport books of 2024 ranging from…

Were these men monsters of masters of art? The best art books of the year

Bel Mooney reviews the three best artist biographies of 2024. Were these men creative geniuses or were they quite simply…

Were these men monsters of masters of art? The best art books of the year

Bel Mooney reviews the three best artist biographies of 2024. Were these men creative geniuses or were they quite simply…

Drama, savagery… and intimate confessions: Our vote for the best political blockbusters of the year that make rollicking Christmas reads

From Labour regaining power to escalations of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, 2024 has proven to be a year…

Drama, savagery… and intimate confessions: Our vote for the best political blockbusters of the year that make rollicking Christmas reads

From Labour regaining power to escalations of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, 2024 has proven to be a year…

Taylor, tigers – the perfect tonic for a winters day. The most dazzling picture books of the year

4pm sunsets getting you down? Lose yourself in these stunning picture books featuring Versailles, Indian jungles and the glories of…

Taylor, tigers – the perfect tonic for a winters day. The most dazzling picture books of the year

4pm sunsets getting you down? Lose yourself in these stunning picture books featuring Versailles, Indian jungles and the glories of…

Battle Royal! From Henry V to the SAS: the best history books of 2024

From the ménage a trois that nearly toppled King James I to the mindboggling feats of the SAS, Tony Rennell…

Battle Royal! From Henry V to the SAS: the best history books of 2024

From the ménage a trois that nearly toppled King James I to the mindboggling feats of the SAS, Tony Rennell…

The best books to give children this Christmas: Our expert has gone through every publisher's offerings and found the top picks for every age – here's her definitive list

From picture books to stories for young readers and teens, plus the best non-fiction and poetry, our expert has picked…