First published in 1605, Don Quixote is considered by many to be the first modern novel. Because of this, it is still widely read and beloved over 400 years later. However, the daunting nature and ...

E-readers shine when it comes to accessing modern novels and memoirs that dominate bestseller lists. Here are some recent must-reads that showcase diverse voices and bold storytelling. Educated by ...

From an unsettling look at the pressures of 21st-century parenthood to a commentary on the world of work set against the backdrop of a global pandemic, these modern dystopian novels are guaranteed ...

Eimear McBride has changed modern literature. It took nine years for the Irish novelist to find a publisher for her debut, A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing. But once she did – the small Norwich ...

Dramatic literature flourished at the courts of Ava ... and developed it to serve his modern need. Though a poet to the core, he did not hesitate to put his whole art at the service of the fight ...

This week’s reviews range from Anne Tyler’s latest romantic novel (her 25th!) to a guide to saving both money and the planet ...

This timeline highlights some of the key moments in sci-fi literature’s history. This satirical travel narrative is considered by many to be a significant precursor of the modern science fiction ...

Bestselling author Linda Green has a knack for tapping into the zeitgeist – in many of her novels she has tackled pressing ...