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100 must-read classics, as chosen by our readers They broke boundaries and challenged conceptions. We asked you for your must-read classics; from iconic bestsellers to lesser-known gems, these are your essential recommends.
From classic tales to the most spectacular of space adventures, these books will beat boredom and inspire young readers aged 6 to 8.
From acclaimed works of fiction and poetry to unforgettable memoirs and eye-opening non-fiction, these are our readers' favourite books to mark International Women's Day.
The Great American Novel is, without a whisper of doubt, literature's most elusive (some even say mythical) beast. For 150 years, since the novelist John William De Forest first coined the term, the argument over what constitutes a GAN has rumbled on and on.
Some of the best contemporary fiction has thrown open to doors to the Victorian age to tell gripping stories that also illuminate how we live today. Here are 20 of the best novels written during, or about, the Victorian era.
What’s your favourite scary novel? Here are 15 of our favourites, from modern classics to new releases.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the greatest historical novels ever written. Combining our own recommendations with those of readers on social media, there’s something to suit every taste: sizzling romance, gripping spy sagas, Tudor court drama, time-travelling from 14th-century Italy to 20th-century Japan and beyond.
The best books ever written. Choose from Clothbound Classics, Penguin Modern Classics, Penguin English Library, and more, while enjoying our special multi-buy offers.
So, in the spirit of saving the world before bedtime, here – from the genre-defining classics to modern espionage masterpieces – are some of the most iconic spy stories in literature. American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson (2019)
From comic novels and memoirs, to essays and poetry, humour has filled literature for hundreds of years, always making it more inclusive, socially challenging and downright amusing. Here is the ultimate list of funny books that will have you cackling with laughter.