In conversation with aj pearce

The bestselling author talks to Zoe West about celebrating 25 years in the industry

When I arrive at Adele Parks’ home for our cover shoot, she’s already moving furniture. She’s in her jumpsuit and trainers. She’s directing props, adjusting lighting, topping up coffee cups and cracki

Our books editor Zoe West gives us her favourite picks for the month

Zoe West shares her favourite picks for the week

Muriel Spark’s irrepressible creative drive

One of my favourite books of the past few years is Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It’s had a big impact on my own writing – early next year I have a book coming out that’s written as