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Anne Tyler is the favourite writer of everyone from Liane Moriarty to Hanya Yanagihara, and was nominated by Roddy Doyle and Nick Hornby as ‘the greatest novelist writing in English’. Here’s our guide to getting started.

March 26 is the 40th anniversary of the death of French essayist, writer, philosopher, social and literary critic Roland Barthes. We’ve put together a reading guide to help you pick which books to read first – or next!

The Giver of Stars author has attracted fans all over the world with her warmth and wit. If you're yet to be converted, here's our guide to her best books

Graham Greene worked in espionage for MI6, travelled the world and somehow found time to become one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. With 24 novels, short stories, poetry and two autobiographies under his belt, here's our list of his best books to start with.

Funny, subversive, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch was one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. To celebrate the centenary of her birth, here's our guide to help you pick which Murdoch book to read first – or last!

Vita Sackville-West was many things; a glamorous aristocrat; reckless romantic; devoted wife; mother of two talented sons; passionate paramour of Virginia Woolf; muse of Orlando, and a prolific, bestselling writer. We’ve picked a few of our favourite books to help you choose which book to read next – or first.

Beatrix Potter is one of the most beloved children’s authors of all time. If you’re of a certain age, chances are that you’ve picked up – or at least heard of – one of her beloved tales or characters.

Incredibly, it’s been 50 years since Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar first munched his way through enough food to feed a small army, giving himself a stomach ache and becoming a staple part of millions of readers’ childhoods in the process.

Most of us have heard of The Catcher in the Rye, but did you know J. D. Salinger only had four books published in his lifetime? For those who loved Catcher and want more, or for those who haven't yet picked up one of his books, find your essential Salinger read below in celebration of his 100th anniversary.

Kurt Vonnegut was one of America’s greatest literary satirists and a counterculture icon. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of his renowned anti-war novel Slaughterhouse-Five, we’ve put together a reading guide to help you choose which Vonnegut book to read next – or first.

Amos Oz was one of Israel’s greatest authors – a novelist, essayist, political activist, intellectual and soldier. From Judas, picked by Natalie Portman for her inaugural book circle which she started in the wake of his recent death, to My Michael, his breakthrough novel, we’ve picked five of Oz's books to introduce you to this great writer.

If you like fantasy stories set in magical, far away boarding schools that follow an unlikely hero and her friends, prepare to be enchanted by Jill Murphy’s The Worst Witch series.

If you haven't yet ventured into the weird and wonderful world of Japan's most globally celebrated author, discover his writing with this beginner's guide to his incredible books.

If you're new to the world of American linguist, philosopher and social critic Noam Chomsky, here are four books to get you started.

If you’re into dystopian sagas like Twilight and The Hunger Games, Pittacus Lore and the I am Number Four books could be for you. Here's everything you need to know about getting started with the series.

Philip Roth wrote 31 books over the course of his career. Between them, the books have won prizes, caused controversy, and generally shaken up the landscape of American fiction. But if you’re new to Roth, where do you start? At the beginning, the middle, the end? Six of his biggest fans in publishing share their advice.

Always wanted to try a Jilly Cooper book but weren’t sure where to start? Here's why you'll fall in love with her books and a recommended reading order to get you started, from super fan Alex Collingwood

Provocative, iconic and outspoken, these are the stories that have been influencing and inspiring generations for decades, now with striking new covers. We invite you to discover the books considered the pioneers of YA

Want to dive into the enchanting worlds dreamt up by the Brontë sisters? Samantha Ellis, author of How to be a Heroine, shows us where to get started from Wuthering Heights and beyond.