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The late great Terry Pratchett left an extraordinary reading legacy behind. His legendary fantasy stories have been casting spells over young readers for years and years...

Dick King-Smith was 56 years old when his first book was published, yet he went on to write over 130 books in his lifetime. That’s a lot of animal tales! If you’re not sure where to start with the books of Britain’s best-loved animal storyteller, then who better to ask than King-Smith's great-granddaughter Josie Rogers.

Over the course of half a century, American author Anne Tyler has earned comparisons to Jane Austen. Claire Allfree guides you through the essentials of her 24 novels.

Booker Prize-winner Julian Barnes has a top-notch bibliography to dive into – but with such a varied spread of books, where to begin? John Self guides you through.

Toni Morrison wrote some of the most important books of the past 50 years. If you're new to her work, here's where to begin.

The beloved author of Again, Rachel is mostly found at the top of the fiction bestseller list. But did you know she's also published collections of her journalism, and a cookbook? Here's our guide to where to begin.

To mark her latest novel Free Love, we explore a writer whose work allows you to see life, love and relationships in a startling new way.

As Richard Powers latest novel, Bewilderment, is shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2021, now is the perfect time to get acquainted with his decorated and exhilarating catalogue. Here's our guide to one of America's greatest literary voices.

If you’re completely new to Jeff Kinney’s world-famous Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, can we just start by saying that we’re completely and utterly jealous of you? Get ready for one serious reading binge and warn your sides, because they’re about to split.

The author of books including Rationality has had a polymathic scientific career. Here’s how to delve into it.

From Sathnam Sanghera to Jeremy Paxman to Hazel V Carby, these nonfiction titles offer an insight into how the past is shaping our present and future.

When he’s not making music as a member of pop band McFly, being a father of three, or busting some moves on this year's Strictly dancefloor, Tom Fletcher is writing children’s books. From laugh-out-loud stories about a dinosaur who poops a lot to dystopian YA fiction, he’s an author who can turn his hand to anything.

Not encountered Clare Chambers' fantastic backlist? You're in for a treat. Here's the ultimate guide.

The Norwegian author has written enough bestselling thrillers to keep you well-stocked in thoughtful page-turners. Ahead of the release of his latest, The Jealousy Man, we offer the ultimate guide.

Over the past 30 years, Malorie Blackman has captivated generations of children with more than 70 words of fiction. Ahead of the release of Endgame, here's the ultimate guide to her writing.

Yan Lianke’s literary career has been one of impressive breadth and versatility. Whether you’ve already read some of his writing or you’re new to his work, this is our essential guide on which of his books to pick up next.

Once the enfant terrible of British literature, Martin Amis is now into his seventh decade of an illustrious writing career. With 14 novels, a memoir, two collections of stories and eight collections of non-fiction under his belt, we’ve put together a guide to help you pick which Amis book to read first – or next.

From nature and literature to sexuality, Jeanette Winterson has long tackled matters of substance in her work. Here's how to get into it.

Whether you want to dive into her famous Shopaholic series or pick up latest bestseller Love Your Life, here is out guide to the queen of romanic-comedy.

As a new adaptation of The Pursuit of Love arrives on the small screen, here's a guide to the wittiest Mitford sister.

To mark to release of Blake Bailey's celebrated new biography of the literary giant, here is the perfect primer for anyone interested in delving into the work of Philip Roth, from his breakthrough successes to late career triumphs.

New to Rick Riordan? Well, it’s very simple really – his characters are all normal teenagers living in the modern world. They just happen to be demigods too…

Janet and Allan Ahlberg have written more than 100 books which have been read and loved by children all over the world. Are you curious as to where to start? Here’s our hand-picked selection of classics and faves, that will satisfy new and ongoing readers.

Hang on – what’s that? You haven’t discovered Roald Dahl yet? But he’s the World’s NUMBER ONE Storyteller – no really, it says so on his books!