Finbar Hawkins on folklore, myth and magic

It’s all down to three Reader’s Digest books that my parents ordered when I was…

Book Review: From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata

The words ‘TikTok Sensation’ feel like they accompany nearly every new book on the market…

Flora Collins on the inspiration behind Nanny Dearest

When I began dreaming up Nanny Dearest, I knew I wanted to create an atmosphere…

Shauna Lawless on why she decided to set her fantasy novel in Ireland

Irish mythology has always fascinated me. From the Mythological Cycle to The Táin, the old…

Book Review: The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber

Stephanie Garber is one of the most loved authors in the YA fantasy world. Her irresistible…

Julia Walton on the temptation to settle

Most people think that settling is something you do in a relationship. I mean you…

Book Review: The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Loosely inspired by the late 19th century science fiction novel The Island of Doctor Moreau…

Time Travel: The Swiss Army Knife of Fiction

Why do we love time travel so much? I have a few theories. Time travel…

Book Review: The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas

If The Spanish Love Deception hadn’t already tipped you off about the kind of writer…

Tanvi Berwah on the necessity of eco fantasy

The American coastal state of California is often in news for its frequent droughts and…

September reads: The best new books you won’t be able to put down this month

It feels like just yesterday that we were stepping into summer and now here we…

Book Review: Aphrodite and the Duke by J. J. McAvoy

Attention Bridgerton fans. If you’re looking for a book to tide you over whilst you…