Jodi Picoult is not an author to shy away from controversial topics. Her novels cover issues such as rape, suicide pacts and genetically…

Reviews of some of Joanne Harris' novels, including Chocolat.

English literary history is a curious thing. And one especially curious thing about it is that it contains very little of importance which…

In one poll, J.R.R. Tolkien's book The Lord of the Rings was voted the British public's best loved book. Jerram Barrs delves into Tolkien's…

A New Testament scholar reviews Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code.

According to the Romans, ‘bread and circuses’ were the key to keeping a population content. As long as their immediate physical…

Vampires are currently one of the biggest phenomena in popular culture. They are central to hit television series like True Blood, Being…

Having suffered a drawn-out divorce, a failed rebound relationship and a debilitating bout of depression, Elizabeth Gilbert decides to go…

The title and witch-themed publicity made me a little unsure about whether a Christian should be joining the crowds flocking to this…