My earliest reading memoryMy parents were country people who thought that looking after or chasing animals was more fun than reading: my father used to say that he’d read half a book in... Read more »
He is one of the most prolific writers in publishing, averaging more than a novel a year. But even Michael Connelly, the author of the bestselling Lincoln Lawyer series, feared he might... Read more »
Journalist, novelist and cafe owner Andrew O’Hagan, 56, grew up in Ayrshire and lives in London, the setting for his most recent book, Caledonian Road, now out in paperback. Shortlisted for last... Read more »
In 1952, a book appeared that redefined childrenâs literature. âA lap is so you donât get crumbs on the floor,â it proclaimed. âA mustache is to wear on Halloween. A hat is... Read more »