Books
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How to write a killer crime novel, by Val McDermid (who's sold 15 million of her own)
For the first in our new Writers Bloc series, prolific crime writer Val McDermid tells Charlotte Philby the secret to writing 32 books in as many years
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Harry Potter quotes to get you through the week (and the rest of your life)
BRB, re-reading the series again.
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The best books to read this summer from bestsellers to romance epics
Stop scrolling and start reading...
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J.K. Rowling sent a present all the way to the Himalayas for a fan
We're not crying, you're crying.
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A female author has called out the sexist way women's books are reviewed
'It’s frustrating to work hard on a piece of art and felt it dismissed, compared only to other books by women, considered a “beach read” for some reason.'
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Here's what Love Island can teach us about sex
Whatever your opinion of Love Island, a new book proves that it tells us a lot about real-life attraction. So, what does the latest research say about relationships, and does it stand up? Two writers talk to Charlotte Philby about the findings
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Children’s Laureate Lauren Child on regrets, superpowers & feminism
We sent roving reporter Rosa, aged 7, to interview Lauren Child who was at Hay Festival to discuss her role as Children's Laureate
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Campari spritz, home-made gnocci and colourful tableware - how to throw a Missoni dinner party
Francesco Maccapani Missoni’s new book unwraps the Italian fashion dynasty’s rich history of food and entertaining
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What makes a Mykonos muse? Here's how the Aegean isle got hot
Coveting a new coffee table tome for the book shelf? Mykonos Muse by Lizy Manola documents the Greek party island's past and present through stunning photography, writes Nicola Moyne
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Female Twitters users are over the way male writers describe women
Male gaze, begone.
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A £1675 copy of Harry Potter exists and - um - somebody stole it
The ol' £1600+ switcheroo
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Newly illustrated Harry Potter paperbacks are being released this autumn
With some exciting new artwork
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There's a glaring Fantastic Beasts loophole in the newest trailer
Does NOBODY listen to Hermione?
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This book about a killer nanny is tipped as 2018's Gone Girl
'The baby is dead. It only took a few seconds'
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A new study has found people who read Harry Potter are nicer
Great news Potterheads!
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These are 2017's best books according to Amazon
We're listening...
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Brilliant books Marie Claire team members are reading right now
Need a really great holiday read?
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Why Rick Edwards has the best first date chat you’ll ever hear
A journey through space and time... and T4
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J.K. Rowling has stepped in to defend a female author after some guy tried to mansplain her *own* book to her
She wrote a book. A. Book.
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Cara Delevingne has released a sneak peek of her debut novel
And we can’t wait.
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This groundbreaking sex guide for Muslim women is smashing taboos
‘Many Muslim women have no real avenue for learning about sex. Couples know “penis into vagina” but not much more’
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This book will fill that 'Girl On The Train' hole in your life
Yep, it's the next Gone Girl
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Millennial author Lucy Vine talks us through her must-read list
In honour of Book Lovers Day, author Lucy Vine recommends her top favourite reads for every life moment...
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The best books to read before you die
Need something to read? Here are the best books to read before you die
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Two new Harry Potter books are going to be released
Bring on the movie franchises
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The new £2 coin features Jane Austen and we're weeping tears of joy
We love you. Most ardently.
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Storyteller Prince Charles 'does all the voices' for Harry Potter and we'd like an audiobook please
'Yer a wizard, Harry.'
