Books

Lee Knight at Fareham Creek

Fareham man publishes debut novel he has worked on for 28 years

Chapter One Gosport

New independent bookshop opens on Gosport’s Stoke Road

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: I tried the £89.99 screen-free player for kids

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: Is it worth £89.99?

Zhang Pu arrived in the UK in the early 1990s and obtained a master’s degree

Ad Feature Chinese-language novel 'A Tibetan Girl Called Ata' released in English

Joseph Mitchell, right, with Portsmouth librarian Amanda.

Young bookworm, seven, smashes target of reading 202 books over summer

Plot Lines art installation outside Waterlooville Library

Newly unveiled artwork tells stories of the local area

‘Who Inspires You?’ is the theme of a series of storytelling events being held by Pamodzi Creatives to celebrate 'local heroes and young creators'.

Children to celebrate local heroes at Portsmouth storytelling events

The screen-free gadget that quickly became a favourite with my two and four-year-old nephews. Photo posed by model.

The screen-free gadget my nephews can't get enough of

Fareham Council, Civic Building

Auditors quizzed over use of AI in council finances

Gosport author Averil Branson at her book launch at Your Space in Gosport High Street, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing

Gosport writer launches new collection of short stories

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Meet the voice behind Yoto Daily Jake Harris

The Yoto Mini gives children screen-free entertainment with stories, music and educational audio during summer holidays.

Why families are packing the Yoto Mini for summer holidays

The Yoto player has become a favourite with both my nephews and their mum. Phtoo posed by a model.

The Yoto player my nephews love and why it's become a family favourite

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

College Park Big Read at College Park, Portsmouth on Friday, July 10, 2026.

Hundreds of pupils flock to College Park for a big read

I'm buying the Yoto Mini for my son this summer and here's why I love it so much

The Yoto Mini is my summer travel essential
Long car journeys and family flights are much easier with the Yoto Mini.
Natalie Dixon

Olivia Bowen's memoir expands on themes of motherhood and self-discovery explored in the ITV2 series

Olivia Bowen memoir now £17

Printerpix hardback photobooks can be personalised with photographs, text, layouts and a custom cover

Personalised hardback photobook drops to £1.69 with discount code

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

A free Audible offer could be the best way to tackle your reading list

All of Audible's best-sellers are included in the free trial

Audible is giving away 30 days of audiobooks completely free

The Good Witch and the Tower Princess will be at Whiteley Shopping Centre on Wednesday, May 27.

Fairy tale characters to delight kids at Whiteley this half term

This screen riser is ideal for keeping desktop clutter stored away

This bargain desk organiser could transform your home office setup

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (newest gen)

Amazon Kindle: New devices on sale as support withdrawn for old models

All of Audible's best-sellers are included in the free trial

This free trial unlocks access to more than 900,000 audiobooks

Christina Applegate’s memoir You With The Sad Eyes.

Christina Applegate talks MS & Brad Pitt in memoir - listen on Audible

Research of 2,000 mums and dads of kids aged three to 12 revealed 35 per cent don’t believe hearing a story has the same impact as reading print books.

Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’

Amazon Spring Deal Days will go live in just a few days time - we've got all the important information you need to get the best out of it

Amazon Spring Deal Days 2026: dates, brands, discounts and early deals
Amazon has revealed when Spring Deal Days 2026 will begin, which brands are included and how shoppers can access the biggest discounts
Gareth Butterfield

A goal this year for 29 per cent is to read a book per week or month.

Reading is set to be the hot new hobby trend for 2026

From left to right: Sporting director Rich Hughes, chairman Michael Eisner and Pompey boss John Mousinho have all been providing insight into the January transfer window.

Signings, positions & Eisner spending: Pompey transfer window details

Penny Mordaunt carries the Sword of State ahead of King Charles III during his Coronation in May last year (Picture: Yui Mok/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Penny Mordaunt pens a 'love letter to Portsmouth' with new book

Penny Mordaunt carries the Sword of State ahead of King Charles III during his Coronation in May last year (Picture: Yui Mok/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Penny Mordaunt's 'love letter to Portsmouth' makes sense of traditions

The Guinness World Records book is an annual institution for many families - and it's never been cheaper

Best day of the year to buy the Guinness World Records 2026 book

Over half of teens say they read less for fun since starting secondary school, while a quarter only ever read because they have to

Exclusive Secondary pupils are reading less for fun - and 'need more support'

Parents say that things like shape sorters and car garages do not hold their childrens' lasting interest.

From teddies to instruments - toys that lose kids’ attention fastest

SpudMan's book has never been cheaper

SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

Over a quarter of Brits turn into a ‘cosy comfort seeker’ as soon as the season starts to shif

Best things about autumn revealed - including crunchy leaves

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

From Jane Austen to Jules Verne and J.R.R. Tolkien; what are some of the most valuable first-edition books sitting on bookshelves in 2025?

10 expensive first-edition children's books that could be in your loft

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

Audible’s three-month free trial ends very soon – here’s how to get it

The funny man has a tour due to start soon - but his forthcoming book is set to be a huge success

Peter Kay's October comeback: Simple way to listen in for free

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

Audible free for 3 months with Prime – save £100 on best-sellers

The public answers what they'd do with an extra £100.

Watch: How you'd spend spare £100 as bills rise by £36bn

David Walliams launches his new book to hundreds of delighted Portsmouth school children at The Kings Theatre

David Walliams delights school children at launch of his new book

Issach Vetharajah (10) from Southsea, has been writing his own stories since he was six-years-old.

Incredible child goes from writing as a hobby to publishing books

Classic children's titles are down in price in the Amazon Book Sale event

Children’s classic books up to 70% off in Amazon Book Sale

The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet

Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet now £69.99 at Amazon

Amazon's first ever book sale starts this month

Amazon UK Book Sale: Up to 70% off books, Kindles and more

Author Charlotte Faulconbridge reading a book and smiling

Author's inspiring journey after chronic illness diagnosis

Parents dedicate 48 minutes to reading the most loved book each week

Parents read the same bedtime story to their children 416 times a YEAR

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement today.

Spring Statement 2025: Where the cuts will fall in today's budget

Children dressed up for World Book Day are welcomed to school by their headteacher in 2021 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Parents spend up to £50 on kids' World Book Day outfits – how to save

Thousands of Pompey FC fans flocked to Southsea Common to celebrate the team's League One title and promotion. Pictured: John Pompey WestwoodPicture Credit: Keith Woodland

I'm known as Pompey's biggest fanatic...but books are my other passion

Keeping the books up to date is a task every business owner needs to master

High-tech accounting software now just £1 per month thanks to a deal

The perfect slice of toast is made from white bread

Brits reveal the perfect slice of toast

A selection of great books for kids of all ages

Ideal for half term: Bookshop.org’s Children’s Books of the Month

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