The latest volume in Penguin Modern Poets series - moving and unflinchingly honest poems from three different cultures about experiences of the female body, the family, sexual politics and conflict.

Click the button below to listen or continue scrolling to explore all of the books mentioned in this episode. Lisa Jewell, Abir Mukherjee, Sarah Pearse and more on the crime books that shaped them, ...

The twins’ names were Arthur and Pascoe, traditional Cornish names, and to this day I don’t know which of them came up with the idea of burying me alive, but, as they coexisted in a strangely ...

The world can be a dark place at times, and we all need something light-hearted to entertain and distract us. Happily, there are a host of witty, satirical and downright hilarious books out there, ...

From jaw-dropping revelations and stranger-than-fiction anecdotes, to quieter moments of reflection, pain, and joy that we can all relate to, there are few books more captivating or edifying than a ...

She needed to stop thinking. Her mind. It had to be empty. Still. Silent. It was dark within the walk- in wardrobe. The only movement the gentle rocking as Anna shifted back and forth, knees bunched ...

When shorter days and colder weather mean the park or garden aren’t options for family fun, it’s time to be a bit more imaginative about how to keep everyone busy and stave off boredom. While it’s ...

Looking for a book that will keep you up at night? If you enjoy that tingling sensation down your spine while reading something on the spookier side then you're in the right place. In this episode, we ...

We’re giving one lucky reader a full set of John le Carré’s eight George Smiley novels in Penguin Modern Classics and a copy of Nick Harkaway’s new novel, Karla’s Choice! Featuring the ...

A gripping new novel set in the universe of John le Carré's most iconic spy, George Smiley, written by acclaimed novelist Nick Harkaway. Control, in any case, would have none of it. ‘You’ll go where ...

Dark, chilling, and characterised by looming terror, the Gothic novel has been hugely popular and influential for centuries. But behind the more superficial hallmarks of crumbling buildings, moody ...

To celebrate the release of Danny Care’s memoir Everything Happens for a Reason, we're giving you the chance to win a rugby shirt signed by Danny Care himself. Everything Happens for a Reason is Danny ...