“Wax Fruit was quite unusual for its time in that it concentrated on the lives of the Victorian middle classes in Glasgow. “It was very different from other Glasgow novels of the period, like the ...

Since entering college more than 20 years ago, the most I ever read in any one year was probably six novels—and that’s when I was taking English Lit. Though I always enjoyed reading for the ...

For the first time in seven years, academic textbooks have fallen out of the top 10 most borrowed books by undergraduate ... that reading is cool. Many young people initially picked up books to appear ...

If you’re anything like me, and familiar with English folklore ... at the top of their TBR list ASAP. Told by a nameless woman, sequestered in a mysterious convent known as the House of the ...

Whether you're a fan of heartwarming memoirs, thought-provoking non-fiction, or thrilling fiction, these 16 books are perfect additions to your 2025 reading list. Curated based on recommendations ...

The New Year's Honours list has been released and there are plenty of Berkshire names who have been recognised for their contributions to the community. The full list can be found below for those ...

It is impossibly dark and often difficult to get through, but McCarthy’s unique grasp of the English language is enthralling. “The Road is the kind of book that entirely changes your perspective on ...

Consuming list after list of new releases can be overwhelming, which is why Metro has compiled a collection of books we fell in love with in 2024, regardless of when they were published.

Fortunately, 2024 gave me many choices. Presidential history is my bread and butter, and there was a strong slate of books worth reading in this category this year. One of my favorites was Behind ...

Soon the two are thrown together, leading to absurdist flashes and heavy artillery in the English countryside ... was one of my reading highlights this year. It’s an adventure story whose ...

Critic Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 promising titles — fiction and nonfiction — to consider for your January reading list. Each of us approaches a new year with a combination of worry and hope.