"As Nelson’s book indicates, a little more distance between Charlemagne and Europe might be healthy for early medieval history. ..."

"there’s lots in it that’s lovely,..."

"Elton makes no effort to make himself seem good or worthy of the reader’s approval...."

"It is the antithesis of an ostentatiously soul-searching autobiography..."

"This investigation tries to prove the links between a series of suspicious Russian deaths on British soil..."

"Taylor wades deep into the cigaretty fug of that small literary circle awash with till-boredom-do-us-part love affairs conducted in rented accommodation..."

" So much is known about Trump that a very high bar must be cleared to shock the public. A Warning, nevertheless, contains some revealing insights...."

"This impressive biography is welcome...."

"His journals are stuffed with juicy plums, and they will become an indispensable source...."

"Seven years after its original publication, John D’Agata’s and Jim Fingal’s experiment in postmodern playfulness now seems all too familiar and depressing..."

"This is a subtle and clever book, but it is not without its simple punches..."

"While Carrère is hardly averse to writing about himself, he is equally happy to let other people and subjects take the spotlight..."

"the most convincing case you are likely to read that the US president is an asset of the Russian government..."

"Kate Kirkpatrick frees the feminist writer from a subplot that came to define her..."

"it’s a story that is as eventful as it is tragic..."

"astute and enjoyable biography..."

"a beautifully illustrated exploration, indeed compendium, of the popular editions of Austen’s novels that have appeared over the last two centuries..."

"A fascinating biographical study of a stellar acting career – including the secrets that lie behind it..."

"There is writing of a glancing brilliance here, and an emotional and sensory acuity well matched to the terrain..."

"an excellent suite of essays on transience and remembrance..."

"Although it is a memoir set in the Reagan years, the milieu still feels so contemporary..."

" A Radical Romance is an admirable tribute to a man, a period of rapid change in London, and an unusual marriage..."

"We are reminded too that certain features of British politics are less new-fangled than they may appear...."

"supplies us with an array of surprising and often moving details..."

"His best criticism comes in brief, piercing flashes. ..."

"a potent antidote to the winter blues..."

"This zigzag opus is hard to follow...."

"I was interested in the book. Would I recommend it? It’s a points decision, not a knock-out...."

"The candid life story of Princess Margaret’s aide, which has proved a publishing hit, provides insights into the aristocratic system and the real life behind The Crown..."

"A brisk account of the African American writer’s insights on race, class and sexuality, which are more relevant than ever..."

"This is not an easy book to read, but it is a necessary one..."

"if we are only to have fragments, then these are the very best ones to have..."

"The man who dragged The Times out of the gutter and hauled it on to its pedestal as the newspaper of record ..."

"It is a book that sets itself a conundrum: “How did Rembrandt become Rembrandt?”..."

"rich with telling detail and narrated with unobtrusive skill..."

"It’s impossible not to be impressed by the scale of the task Moore undertook ..."

"A tale of high-speed bunnies is a wild ride..."

"The book is proof that humour and clarity require sophisticated skill..."

"full of ... casual brilliance and beauty..."

"Marie Kondo’s Kiki & Jax introduces the young reader to a somewhat more privileged adult concern: the art of decluttering..."

"Jeffers conveys the environmental urgency, without giving them nightmares, through beautiful artwork and a sweet, spare story...."

"the themes are universal and the twists offer surprises for all..."

"An Artemis Fowl spin-off is a hit..."

"Lively storytelling blends fairy tale and a romanticised history..."

"This accomplished storyteller ... makes every line work so hard each paragraph positively glows...."

"This monster story is a muddle..."

"her worlds are navigated by characters who stay human to the marrow – flawed, cowardly, doubtful, determined, unprincipled and brave..."

"This imaginative novel, bringing together magic ... a suspenseful challenge and a vivid backstage world of intrigue and romance is original and rich..."

"Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death with all the fun, dash and grace they need, these letters bear witness to a busily fulfilled — but never unexamined — life..."

" A bold, arresting first book..."

"Pullman nods to the refugee crisis and the state of democracy in his masterly second tale in the Book of Dust series..."

"A boy, a ghost and lots of thrills impress..."

"beautifully illustrated by the Croatian artist Tomislav Tomic..."

"the songwriter has turned his formidable creative powers in a literary direction..."

"A timeless story fit for the approaching season, and for these times...."

"a wise, gripping and skilfully told story..."

"Deadly floods and witch-hunting enthrall ..."

"the thrilling next instalment in the acclaimed Noughts and Crosses series..."

"Thompson's writing is full of heart, warmth and humour but she's not afraid to address thought-provoking questions about the illusion of wealth and what it means to be happy..."

"this is the quirky tale of a blossoming relationship from one of my favourite contemporary picture book creators..."

"McManus is a true master of plot and intrigue, with an ensemble cast of complicated, relatable teenagers...."

"This picture-book reworking of The Twelve Dancing Princesses is a celebration of love and living to the full...."

"Certainly this is a novel for those who like drama heaped on drama, a book for younger readers, but for those who don’t scare easily..."