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Classic children's titles are down in price in the Amazon Book Sale event

Children’s classic books up to 70% off in Amazon Book Sale

The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet

Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet now £69.99 at Amazon

Amazon's first ever book sale starts this month

Amazon UK Book Sale: Up to 70% off books, Kindles and more

Aivar Bracka, a former surgeon who once appeared on the BBC documentary series Trust Me - I’m A Doctor, is standing trial for five counts of indecent assault, including one against a child.

Former TV doctor on trial for sex assault charges

Author Charlotte Faulconbridge reading a book and smiling

Author's inspiring journey after chronic illness diagnosis

Parents dedicate 48 minutes to reading the most loved book each week

Parents read the same bedtime story to their children 416 times a YEAR

Stars of The Vampire Diaries, which was based on a series of novels written by L. J. Smith who has passed away aged 66.

The Vampire Diaries author L. J. Smith dies aged 66

George RR Martin has been working on Winds of Winter for 14 years

Like George RR Martin, six other authors who took time writing sequels

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement today.

Spring Statement 2025: Where the cuts will fall in today's budget

As a child of the 80s, we made do with not very much and enjoyed every minute

How 80s kids passed the time and why it was the best time to grow up

Children dressed up for World Book Day are welcomed to school by their headteacher in 2021 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Parents spend up to £50 on kids' World Book Day outfits – how to save

World Book Day 2025 is almost upon us

World Book Day 2025: Quick and easy costume ideas

World Book Day is a chance for kids to dress up as their favourite literary characters.

When is World Book Day 2025? Easy costume ideas for kids

Thousands of Pompey FC fans flocked to Southsea Common to celebrate the team's League One title and promotion. Pictured: John Pompey Westwood Picture Credit: Keith Woodland

I'm known as UK's biggest football fanatic...but books are my passion

Keeping the books up to date is a task every business owner needs to master

High-tech accounting software now just £1 per month thanks to a deal

The perfect slice of toast is made from white bread

Brits reveal the perfect slice of toast

Denzil Meyrick was a police officer before becoming an author.

Police officer who became bestselling author dies age 59
Scottish crime author Denzil Meyrick has died at the age of 59.
David George

A selection of great books for kids of all ages

Ideal for half term: Bookshop.org’s Children’s Books of the Month

New book – The Cloud Native Attitude

A BBC star is set to appear in court after being charged with historic child sex offences. (Photo: Goodreads)

BBC star charged with historic child sex offences

The Åre Murders is a new Swedish crime drama, available on Netflix

Gripping Scandi crime drama The Åre Murders drops on netflix

A picture of novelist Jane Austen from the painting by her sister Cassandra

The seven English counties all Jane Austen fans must visit

Gen Z is increasingly turning to the divine to help them cope with an ever-complex world

Young people are bigger believers in God than their elders, study

Sean Bean stars Thomas Cromwell in the Disney+ series Shardlake

Fans 'gutted' as Disney+ series cancelled after one series

Author Neil Gaiman has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women.

Who is Neil Gaiman? Author hit with fresh sexual assault allegations

Audiobooks are a great way to enjoy content while on the move

Sneaky way to get free audiobooks using an Amazon promotion

Autor David Lodge has died

Booker Prize-shortlisted author David Lodge dies 3 years after wife

Top twenty Amazon books sold and read - 2024 list released

This Year in Books by Amazon 2024: Top twenty books sold and read
Amazon has released its most sold and most read book lists for 2024 and there are a couple of authors popping up more than once.
Jamie Jones

Jean Adamson, the author of children's books Topsy and Tim, has died aged 96. Photo by X/@WatsonLittle.

Author of children's books Topsy and Tim books Jean Adamson dies

Viral post on X sends mum's novel to top of Amazon book sales chart

Tiddler will air on the BBC on Christmas Day.

Beloved Julia Donaldson story to air this Christmas - when is it on?

Toys, games and puzzles for perfect presents at Aldi this week

Kids' stocking fillers with toys, books and puzzles on Specialbuys

Aldi's selection of baby and toddler products is in store from today

Baby and Toddler products have just landed in Aldi's middle aisle

David Walliams has said that he would "probably" have identified as non-binary in his youth.

David Walliams says he would 'probably' be non-binary

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

Emma Steel is the head of Every Cherry, which creates and publishes more accessible books

Meet the woman behind ground-breaking new books for children with SEND

Research among 2,000 consumers found they typically received four parcels with cosmetic or fundamental damage in 2024

Number of damaged packages arriving on doorsteps soars by a third

Jamie Oliver and his book publisher has pulled his first children's book, Billy And The Epic Escape, from shelves after it was criticised for causing offense to First Nation Australians.

Jamie Oliver pulls 'offensive' children's book from shelves

Kathleen Watkins, renowned Irish broadcaster, author, and widow of former Late Late Show host Gay Byrne, has died at 90.

Irish broadcaster dies 'peacefully' at 90

ReThink Resilience: 99 ways to recharge your career and life

Dozens of classic books and plays make an appearance of the dense reading lists

The books your A Level English lit student may need to read this year

The digital magazine subscription app has a two-month free trial

Five reasons I’m loving Readly right now

Author Brendan Dubois has been indicted on six charges of possessing child abuse pictures

Author Brendan DuBois indicted over child sex abuse material

South Korean author Han Kang has won the Nobel Prize for Literatures.

South Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Fans of The Lord of the Rings books and film, directed by Peter Jackson shown, are being lured to Deals Day offers

Sci-fi fans won't want to miss these Harry Potter to Star Wars deals

The Cheltenham Literature Festival 2024 is here. Credit: Still Moving Media for Cheltenham Festivals

Why I love the Cheltenham Literature Festival - year after year

Prime Big Deal Days are happening soon

Amazon is offering its Prime membership free for a month -

Figures from the AA show pupil registrations have soared by up to 127 per cent in some parts of the UK

Driving instructors are in high demand as pupil registrations increase

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

The reading lists for each exam board are periodically updated (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

A full guide to the GCSE English literature reading list this year

October 1996 and local firms were having to sponsor books at Swarcliffe Primary School owing to lack of funds.
Pictured are pupils Kelly Wainwright and Melissa Blackburn enjoying their reading lesson.

Bookworms scramble to create reading nooks after viral TikTok trend

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

Graham Norton attends the premiere of "LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland" at Dublin Royal Convention Centre in Dublin on January 12, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland.

Are there still tickets for the “An Evening With Graham Norton" tour?

Children's writers David Baddiel and David Walliams are both successful authors

I've read many kid's books - David Baddiel is far better than Walliams

Comedian Miranda Hart has opened up about her weight gain and being forced into 'stillness from illness' on Instagram. Photo by Getty Images.

Comedian says she felt 'shame' from weight gain amid mystery illness

Children's author Jeremy Strong has died at the age of 74. (Photo: HAIDER SHAH/AFP via Getty Images)

Jeremy Strong: tributes paid to children's author who has died age 74

YouTube group launch ice cream flavoured breakfast in UK supermarket - priced at only £2.50 (Photo: Getty)

Youtubers launch breakfast that will be a hit with sweet-tooths