The best Psychological Thrillers out this February: Finding Sophie by Imran Mahmood, One True Word by Snaebjorn Arngrimsson, The Stolen Child by Carmel Harrington

Christena Appleyard reviews the best Psychological Thrillers out now.

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Anthony Cummins reviews the best Literary Fiction out now.

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The Meteorite Hunters by Joshua Howgego: When outer space came to central London

Nick Rennison uncovers the magic of meteors in Joshua Howgego’s new book.

The Nazi Mind by Laurence Rees: How to stop the rise of the NEXT HITLER

Nazis cracked down on free speech, spread conspiracy theories and ruthlessly exploited the young. Laurence Rees asks: Are we in…

Read Yourself Happy by Daisy Buchanan: Great ways to boost your shelf-esteem

Author and podcaster Daisy Buchanan has been a champion worrier, but in her new book she explores how reading can…

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Geoffrey Wansell reviews the best fiction out now.

The Contemporary fiction you should be reading now: Pieces of Us by Eve Ainsworth, The Ick by Holly McCulloch, Don't Make Me Laugh by Julia Raeside

Sara Lawrence reviews the best Contemporary fiction out now.

Talk by Alison Wood Brooks: The recipe for a perfect dinner party conversation…

Alison Wood Brooks, a professor at Harvard specialising in the psychology of conversation, wants to turn us into master builders…

Picture This: Quintessential Italy

The beauty of Italy is seen like never before in this Wine & Travel guide from Assouline.