Writing & Bibliography

This engaging memoir looks back at the 1970s and 80s to share how an independent...

An ode to the quiet joy of collecting more books than we could ever possibly...

From a devoted reader and lifelong bookseller, an eloquent and charming reflection on the singular...

A Novel Idea is a memoir in photoessay form that follows Fiona McGregor's life as...

Following the success of part one, thirteen more world-class picturebook makers share their processes, inspire...

An essential guide for anyone with cause to communicate in written form (most of us),...

A carefully curated tour of 150 unique libraries around the world. Step inside libraries filled...

In this specially commissioned anthology, 60 accomplished authors share secrets and insights into their writing...

Writing is more than language and story. It also involves the creation of self. Writing...

The fun and easy way to learn essential grammar rules, common usage errors, and other...

Today, many readers could easily list thirty classic authors, or thirty classic works of art,...

The literary world isn't all bestsellers, it is also a world of insults, physical blows,...

Essayistic inquiries come together into a sustained meditation on writers and their works, on the...

'One of the great reporters of our time and probably the greatest biographer' (Sunday Times)...

The hidden history of the unsung heroes who created the Oxford English Dictionary **LONGLISTED FOR...

In this witty "how-to" guide, Wislawa Szymborska has nothing but sympathy for the labors of...

JUST FOR BOOK LOVERS: This brand-new weekly planner includes reading lists, audiobook recommendations, fascinating trivia,...

'This book is an excellent place to start. I love it and hope your copy...

'Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language' Pam...

The works of Shakespeare have become staples of literature. They are everywhere, from our early...

Welcome to Sotheran's, the oldest, most bonkers bookshop in the country, with its bizarre clientele,...

Joan London's remarkable body of work, including the award-winning novels and short fiction The Golden...

A story of ambition, obsession and alphabetical order Most of us give little thought to...

Discover - or rediscover - the major achievements of Chinese culture and civilization. Great Books...

From the fourteenth century through to the present day, women who write have been understood...

The 44 essays and other pieces collected in his new book range from Adam Lindsay...

The perfect gift for book-loving friends and family, 50 Books to Read If You're an...

Part memoir, part masterclass by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb...