The boom in TV series that are based on romantic novels has not happened by accident. Readers have spent years longing for adaptations that honor the emotional pulse of the stories and don’t reduce...
This month, we're bringing you a selection of titles that are shaping up to be some of the most talked-about releases of 2026. These books stand out for the strength of their ideas, the prestige of...
From the moment you pick up Literary Gardens by Sandra Lawrence, it becomes clear that the book offers an immersion into a realm where literature and imagination engage in constant dialogue. It is a...
Over at Five Books For this month, we’ve been talking about 20th century classics that are truly enjoyable to read - not necessarily fun exactly, but each of this month’s books have something...
Mark Lorch, University of Hull; Alina Patelli, Aston University; Ana M Queirós, Plymouth Marine Laboratory; Anna Bedenk-Smith, University of Lincoln; Benjamin Curtis, Nottingham Trent University;...
A new chapter is unfolding in the world of literary adaptations, with a wide variety of titles planned for 2026. From beloved classics such as Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights to recent works such...
Every Monday on Global Comment, we share Something Special you don't want to miss. To fit with the six core pillars of the magazine, these will alternate between the themes of watch / listen / read /...
Children’s stories have often found a second life on screen. From illustrated classics to contemporary sagas, the leap from page to film or television has become a way to reimagine the worlds that...
This month we bring you a selection with a double promise: stories that already shine on the page and that, in 2026, will make the leap to the screen. It’s not just a reading list, it's an early...
Over at Five Books For this month, I thought it would be interesting to explore something I've never yet covered: books to change your life. I'm not talking about great works of fiction either...
