20 literary genres and the books that defined each one

From murder mysteries to memoirs: this summer’s best reads

From murder mysteries to memoirs: this summer’s best reads

Summer reading: 5 books being adapted for film, TV

Summer reading: 5 books being adapted for film, TV

4 Electronic Tracks That Were Way Ahead of Their Time (And Arguably Even Better Today)

Electronic music has so many subgenres, each with distinct elements, that it’s hard to keep track of them all. If there’s one thing I know, however, it’s that the following four songs were so ahead of their time they’re almost timeless. And an honorable mention to the beloved “Sandstorm” by Darude, of course. “Born Slippy []

From ear candy to guaranteed happily ever afters, why romance audiobooks are surging in popularity

Toronto author Lily Chu's popular audiobooks are part of a trend that's seeing romance novels shift from page to ear. This boom — fuelled by pandemic-era isolation and women with sexual agency wanting to multi-task while consuming books that feature guilt-free escapism — is pushing the publishing industry to pursue audio-first strategies within the genre.

4 Best Romantasy Novels We’re Desperate to See Adapted as Series (Including Arcana Academy)

It’s hard to miss that a major trend in entertainment in recent years has been romantasy. The fiction subgenre—a mix of romance and fantasy—has been rising in popularity thanks in no small part to BookTok and books like Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses and Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing. And, as is []

The best graphic memoirs of the year (so far) offer hope and humanity

These 5 memoirs call on their authors' inner resources and the wisdom of the world around them

7 best new books that everyone will be reading this summer – and are on sale for Amazon Prime Day

From contemporary romances to historical fiction, get ready to see these titles on the commute and around the pool

9 Classic Sandals to Wear All Spring and Summer Long

From luxe flip-flops to elevated slides, shop our ultimate classics sandal guide, featuring all the pairs you’ll reach for on repeat.

I've read countless fiction books by Irish authors – I recommend these three

There's so many truly terrific novels written by Irish authors that I could recommend but below are three that came to my mind almost immediatley after I considered the question

20 poets and the lines you'll still be thinking about tomorrow

Poetry's history expanded what language could do. These are the poets whose lines did that most clearly — and what made each one matter

6 Standout Manga and Books Announced at Anime Expo 2026

There's a new 'Witch Hat Atelier' story collection, plus a new 'Final Fantasy VII' novel.

Richard Castles: ‘Emma’, ‘Tetragrammaton’, and ‘Rochelle, Rochelle’

Richard Castles: ‘Emma’, ‘Tetragrammaton’, and ‘Rochelle, Rochelle’

Inside the plays, people and politics that shaped Northern Ireland theatre

From pioneering companies and celebrated playwrights to the actors who shaped a generation, Jane Coyle’s new book offers a compelling and deeply personal account of four decades of theatre in Northern Ireland, writes Anne Hailes

Top 250 American Albums

Top 250 American Albums

‘Silo’, ‘Elle’ and more: 5 things to stream this week

See what the small screen has in store for you

‘House of Criticism’ Review: A Pensive and Touching Portrait of Married Art Critics Jerry Saltz and Roberta Smith (It Is Only, at Moments, a True-Life Christopher Guest Movie)

The way art connects (and saves) these two on a daily basis is its own idiosyncratic story, and it speaks to a certain vanishing culture of passionate New York literary brainiacs that used to be thought of as practically the essence of the city.

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The amateur actors who give up weeks of their lives every year to seek All-Ireland glory

Introducing Rockin’ the Suburbs, a new series on gigs and cultural experiences that you rarely see covered by Irish media.

The Best Weapon To Use In The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

With seven weapon types to choose from in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, you're almost spoilt for choice

Amicus Brief: Majestic Realty v. Salazar

Amicus Brief: Majestic Realty v. Salazar

I Own Hundreds of Cookbooks—These Are the 10 I Cook From All the Time

They never let me down. The post I Own Hundreds of Cookbooks—These Are the 10 I Cook From All the Time appeared first on Camille Styles.

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AFL club songs: The definitive ranking of footy anthems from worst to best

Which club songs get stuck in your head - and which ones are in need of an overhaul? The West’s team of footy scribes cast their votes to rank each anthem from worst to best. HAVE YOUR SAY

Summer books for grown-ups... who still want a scorching read: No airport novels here - our reviewers select the 27 best intelligent page-turners to make your holiday sizzle

Summer books for grown-ups... who still want a scorching read: No airport novels here - our reviewers select the 27 best intelligent page-turners to make your holiday sizzle

Five songs you must hear this week (29 June 2026)

This week's Five Songs You Must Hear runs the gamut from twee-pop to a couple of fascinating post-punk tracks out the UK and Ireland. Thoughts?

A Poetic Paroxysm For Pokhara

In literature, a topography is never merely a physical location; when it intertwines with a poet’s consciousness, memory...

AMC's 'The Vampire Lestat' Is Worth Your Time

I was enthralled when I first read Interview with a Vampire, so I've wondered if it could be adapted to the small screen when the bidding war started for Rice's material. The first two season's of the AMC series were a triumph. Enter season three. Den of Geek: AMC’s Interview with the Vampire is, hands down, one of the best adaptations in television history, a series that manages to honor the luxurious, emotionally decadent spirit of its source material even as it makes major changes to the events depicted in Anne Rice’s original novel. Full of decadent, often gleeful violence, thorny moral questions about truth and memory, and a central relationship that’s as frequently toxic as it is desperately romantic, the series’s first two seasons are an utter delight, and a powerful reminder of the great things that genre television is capable of.read more

George Orwell shared ‘6 rules for writing’ in 1946. People say they’re more essential than ever.

These are great rules for anyone, even if you aren't a writer. The post George Orwell shared ‘6 rules for writing’ in 1946. People say they’re more essential than ever. appeared first on Upworthy.

10 Classic 2000s Games That Haven’t Been Surpassed

If you're looking for the titles that defined the century's beginning, check out these ten classic 2000s games that haven't been surpassed.

Sam Raimi's Evil Dead trilogy remains the ultimate horror binge 45 years later

The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, and Army of Darkness remain horror classics. Here's why Sam Raimi's trilogy deserves a one-night marathon.

Feels On Wheels: How Local Pop-Up Romance Bookstores Are Creating Inclusive Reading Communities

Want a romance read that goes beyond castles, dowries, and long blonde hair? Just ask the owners of Peach Basket Books and Rebel Romance Bookstore.

The best books to read according to your holiday destination

From Spain to Greece and Cornwall, our pick of the best books to immerse you in wherever you travel to this summer

Rebellion give Dave Gibbons the Apex Edition treatment in November

The 2000 AD Art of Dave Gibbons: Apex Edition will showcase full reproductions of the artist’s pages stretching back to the early years of his career – and the very beginnings of the British weekly anthology

5 Books That Define America--for Better and for Worse

5 Books That Define America--for Better and for Worse

6 showrunners on how to keep production in LA, their advice to young writers and more

LOS ANGELES — Most television lovers have one: an episode that left an indelible imprint long after the credits rolled. But which made the cut for the six creative minds on The Envelope's 2026 Emmy Writers Roundtable? For Megan Gallagher (All ...

From Fastballs to Fine Art: John D’Acquisto Finds a New Canvas

From Fastballs to Fine Art: John D’Acquisto Finds a New Canvas