Hard science fiction is a sub-genre of sci-fiction that exists within the realm of possibility. Characterized by an emphasis on realism, scientific accuracy, and technical detail, these are stories that are extensively researched and thoroughly fact-checked and whisk you away on epic adventures without bending any rules. If you roll your eyes every time a novel gets its science and facts wrong, we guarantee you'll love the novels on this list.

Haunting and scary with a touch of evil, books that delve into the sinister realm tend to have a particular character about them. Even though they venture into the depths of the human psyche, to a place that is often dark and dangerous, they attract readership, be it for the thrill, the jumps, or the mysterious suspense that hangs permanently throughout a good story. Here are five excellent sinister books that guarantee a memorable experience, especially when read on a chilly and murky night.

The continuous pounding of the heart, shocking exposés after every few chapters, and a supposedly unsolvable mystery, these are the fundamental elements of a good thriller book that guarantees to keep us up all night long. Unputdownable books have a distinct appeal about them, especially when we talk about the thriller genre. Not only does the story have to pull and keep bibliophiles interested in a complicated situation, but it also needs to be realistic enough for them to relate with it at a personal level. Murder, mayhem, riddles, and revelations, here are four must-read thriller novels that will keep you entertained till the last page.

It's easy to slip into a slumber when on a beach vacation. Thus, it only makes sense to pick up a thriller read that is in complete contrast to what you are doing in real life. Not only does this allow you to transport yourself into a world that is exciting and even a little dangerous, but it also promises an edge-of-the-lounge-chair reading experience. Here are some recommended books that guarantee a little bit of mystery, some adventure thrown in for good measure, a hint of fun, and a whole lot of thrill.

There is nothing quite as relaxing as reading a good book while you are curled up in an overstuffed armchair with a glass of your favorite wine sparkling nearby. A comfortable chair by the fire, a sip of crisp wine, and some candlelight set the perfect mood for a cozy evening read, and that's why we've rounded up a list of 5 books perfect for a little wine-fueled reading.

When it’s cold outside and the nights are long, there’s no better way to pass the time than to curl up in front of an open fire with a good book or two. Different types of readers like different kinds of books, so while one person might want to lose themselves inside a fantasy world, another might want to read some non-fiction to teach themselves a new skill. For our part, we like to read a little bit of everything, and this reading list reflects that. It doesn’t matter whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, as long as it makes you think. And so with that in mind, let’s jump on in and take a look at a few of the best books to read while curled up by a fire.

Every time the holiday season rolls around, we love to get stuck into a good book. It’s the perfect way to kill some time when it’s cold outside, especially when the bulk of the holidays are over and everyone’s just sitting around and waiting to get back to work. But what kind of stuff is best to pick up as we’re heading into the New Year and beyond? Well, that depends upon the kind of books that you like to read, but to get you started we’ve worked on a list to help to inspire you. Here’s what we’d recommend.

Struggling to decide what your next read should be? One way to find new authors that you might be interested in is to turn to the authors that you already like. If you like their style then the chances are that you’re also going to like the authors who inspired them. In fact, it can be a lot of fun to try to spot the influences or to identify specific techniques that they’ve borrowed and put to use in their own work. But who exactly are our favourite authors’ favourite authors? Let’s take a look!

We live in an exciting time for entertainment, thanks in part to the ongoing warfare between streaming services like Amazon Prime, Netflix and Disney+. Each of these different services is hoping to lure viewers to its platform via the provision of high-quality original programming. And it’s the book nerds in particular who are in for a treat. From Harry Potter to Game of Thrones, our recent pop culture history is rife with book to movie adaptations, and there’s plenty more to come. Here are just a few of the book to movie adaptations that we have to look forward to in the coming months.