Atwood: Handmaid's Tale 'More Plausible' Post-2016
Margaret Atwood warns her dystopian novel's themes are increasingly plausible in modern America. The author discusses Trump, Roe v. Wade, and resilient democracy. Read her full analysis.
Margaret Atwood warns her dystopian novel's themes are increasingly plausible in modern America. The author discusses Trump, Roe v. Wade, and resilient democracy. Read her full analysis.
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The new high-concept film 'Eternity' starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller is a smart romantic comedy that poses a profound afterlife dilemma. In UK cinemas now.
After a rainy registry office wedding, a couple renews their vows in paradise at Nova Maldives. Discover their emotional story and the resort's wedding package details.
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Experts explore whether 'love addiction' is a valid term for destructive romantic patterns, its symptoms, causes, and paths to healthier relationships. Discover the debate.
Academics have created an intelligence test linked to being a good boyfriend. Find out what makes a 'catch' and try the three-question exam yourself.
Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is left reeling after a letter from a prison inmate's mother takes a romantic turn. Will he pursue a new connection?
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Discover the top five translated novels of 2025, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang's latest, a Nazi-era film epic, a Scandinavian septology, and vital stories from Iraq. Explore global literature.
Thomas Brodie-Sangster reveals why modern romantic comedies feel 'rushed' and lack the charm of 90s classics like Love Actually. Discover what's killing the genre's magic.
Discover The Terrace, a stunning wine hotel in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Featuring a 1,100-bottle library, nightly tastings, and acclaimed dining. A perfect UK staycation for couples and foodies.
At 86, Margaret Atwood shares her wisdom on democracy's fragility, feminist struggles and climate crisis in her new memoir Book of Lives. Read her powerful insights.
Discover four compelling translated fiction works including Frode Grytten's poignant Norwegian tale and speculative Iranian futures. Explore these literary gems today!
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Jeremy Hunt's budget relies on 'fiscal fiction' with unrealistic spending cuts and tax rises. Read the full analysis of the UK's financial outlook.
Douglas Adams' sci-fi comedy masterpiece returns to the stage at Riverside Studios. Discover how this new production handles the beloved galactic adventure.
A new £15,000 fiction award and publishing deal seeks to uncover literary voices from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Submit your work by 13 February.
John Tottenham's debut novel Service delivers a bitter black comedy about a cantankerous LA bookseller struggling with literary failure and annoying customers. Discover this unique comic voice.
Explore Karl Ove Knausgård's fourth Morning Star volume where a Faustian pact transforms a misanthropic photographer's life in this sprawling supernatural epic.
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The beloved 2006 festive rom-com The Holiday, starring Kate Winslet and Jude Law, airs on BBC Three tonight. Hailed a 'timeless classic' by fans.
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Discover Kate Mildenhall's edge-of-your-seat thriller The Hiding Place, where a group of friends' rural dream turns deadly. A must-read for crime fiction fans.
Discover when Vince Gilligan's new sci-fi series Pluribus releases episode 4 on Apple TV. Full UK schedule, cast details and viewing times revealed.
Explore our review of Viola van de Sandt's visceral debut, The Dinner Party, where a tense soirée spirals into horror. A must-read for literary fiction fans.
John C. Reilly delivers a triumphant theatrical performance in Mister Romantic at London's Bush Theatre. Discover why critics are calling it utterly lovable.
The legendary Maggie Jones restaurant in Kensington has triumphantly reopened after a two-year closure following an electrical fire. Discover its romantic new menu of French and British classics.