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Broadcaster and author Clare Balding shares the reads that have been her escape and inspiration

We have wandered many months through this land of Building Blocks. It is time for a break. Learning is a weary trek. And writing is not all about learning. Writing is about, well, writing. The doing o

For time-strapped bibliophiles, dedicated reading retreats provide a new form of self-care

The psychological benefits of spending time outside have never been more apparent, especially when it comes to the mental wellbeing of our children

What childhood book sparked your love of reading? One that really stands out for me is Winnie-the-Pooh. I was given a hardback copy on my seventh birthday, and I still treasure it. The maps in the fro

We tend to imagine our literary icons in ivory towers – poised, thoughtful, wrapped in something muted and cashmere, tapping away at sleek laptops. Perhaps it’s how you picture yourself when attemptin