My life in books

The past 12 months have seen some fabulous releases. Prima ’s books editor Nina Pottell looks back at her favourites and the ones you may have missed…

What revealed the magic of books for me was The Wind in the Willows. When I was five, I contracted measles, which meant I had to spend my days in bed in a darkened room. My mother sat outside my bedro

Best books… Elizabeth Gilbert The author of the ...

Actor, presenter and writer Sir Tony Robinson shares his love of words and the books that have moved and entertained him

Queen of historical fiction Philippa Gregory shares the reads she pulls off her shelves when she needs to begin again

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