My life in books

I don’t remember how I got into reading. Neither of my parents were big readers, and we didn’t have bookshelves at home – but I loved visiting the library. I could spend hours there, completely lost i

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The Reverend Richard Coles – known for broadcasting, writing and being one half of pop duo The Communards – shares the reads that have left a lasting impression on him

I owe my early love of books to Enid Blyton. The Faraway Tree series will always have a special place in my heart. There’s something about that magical tree, the lands that appeared at the top of it a

I love a cosy book for autumn, something that perhaps reflects the season, with the changing colour of leaves, knits, country walks. I think some classics are wonderful at this time of year also, rere

Our books editor Zoe West gives us her favourite picks for the month, plus Cathy Bramley shares her writing secrets