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Christian Aid booksale gifted tiny book by historian aged 11

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

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Geri Halliwell-Horner to visit the capital as part of book tour

Amazon's first ever book sale starts this month

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

Picture Toby Williams.

Edinburgh's Christian Aid book sale returns after 'one year pause'

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

ASDA Kendal has unveiled a plaque in homage to best-selling author, Lee Child

Asda revealed as the inspiration for a bestselling novel series

19 brilliant Edinburgh novels to enjoy on World Book Day 2025

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 Westwood Picture Credit: Keith Woodland

I'm known as UK's biggest football fanatic...but books are my passion

55 per cent had moments where they questioned their future in education

Students' biggest concerns - including exam stress and money

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
A selection of great reads to keep your kids occupied during half-term - and a way to support independent bookshops at the same time
Marc Reeves

Gen Z is increasingly turning to the divine to help them cope with an ever-complex world

Young people are bigger believers in God than their elders, study

Audiobooks are a great way to enjoy content while on the move

Sneaky way to get free audiobooks using an Amazon promotion

Tills & Company, on Portobello High Street in Edinburgh, has gone up for sale.

Popular Edinburgh bookshop and cafe goes up for sale

Toys, games and puzzles for perfect presents at Aldi this week

Kids' stocking fillers with toys, books and puzzles on Specialbuys

Aldi's selection of baby and toddler products is in store from today

Baby and Toddler products have just landed in Aldi's middle aisle

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

Emma Steel is the head of Every Cherry, which creates and publishes more accessible books

Meet the woman behind ground-breaking new books for children with SEND

Research among 2,000 consumers found they typically received four parcels with cosmetic or fundamental damage in 2024

Number of damaged packages arriving on doorsteps soars by a third

Scottish English Higher candidates will study at least one text by a Scottish writer

The books SQA Highers English students may have to read this year

Highly-regarded Scottish authors, playwrights, and poets feature on the list

The books in the SQA Nationals English reading list this year

Artist Carola Gordon helps launch the autumn sale of pictures and books fr Christian Aid in 2022. Picture: Colin Hattersley

One-day sale of pictures and books for Christian Aid
A large selection of pictures, books, jigsaws and games will be on sale this Saturday, October 19, at a one-day charity event in Edinburgh's George Street.
Ian Swanson

The digital magazine subscription app has a two-month free trial

Five reasons I’m loving Readly right now

Fans of The Lord of the Rings books and film, directed by Peter Jackson shown, are being lured to Deals Day offers

Sci-fi fans won't want to miss these Harry Potter to Star Wars deals

Prime Big Deal Days are happening soon

Amazon is offering its Prime membership free for a month -

Figures from the AA show pupil registrations have soared by up to 127 per cent in some parts of the UK

Driving instructors are in high demand as pupil registrations increase

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

YouTube group launch ice cream flavoured breakfast in UK supermarket - priced at only £2.50 (Photo: Getty)

Youtubers launch breakfast that will be a hit with sweet-tooths

Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy in House of the Dragon

7 books fans of House of the Dragon will love as season ends Matthew Mohan-Hickson

From leading by example to diversifying your reading material, there are plenty of ways parents can encourage their kids to read more (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

An expert's tips to keep your kids reading over the summer holidays

The 7 celebrity cookbooks you didn't know existed (Photo: Getty Images)

7 cookbooks from celebrities not known for cooking

Whilst not just one street, the Royal Mile is one of Edinburgh’s most important areas. Running from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood and the Scottish Parliament, the Royal Mile takes its name from the traditional processional route for monarchs.

The 12 most iconic streets in Edinburgh that everyone wants to visit

Millions of items will be sold on Amazon over the two days of Prime Day. Picture: Getty Images

How much of a saving can you really make on Amazon Prime Day

The flat has a beautiful living room with large bay windows and a fireplace.

Beautiful flat in building where author Muriel Spark was born for sale

Amazon has reportedly leaked the new Google Pixel Tablet ahead of the Google I/O keynote on Wednesday

Amazon launches free Prime membership offer - how to sign up

‘Insomnia’ author and screenwriter Sarah Pinborough

Insomnia author and screenwriter Sarah Pinborough talks writing

The top 20 things Brits are 'superfans of

These are the top 20 things Brits are 'superfans' of

Christian Aid book sale not on this year - but 'will be back in 2025'

Two of the desserts paid homage to Arthur Conan Doyle and JK Rowling

Hotel launches new book-themed afternoon tea - review

Katie Fforde

Best-selling author Katie Fforde chats to Nicola Adam on Booky podcast

Will Carver

Booky Pod: Meet crime writer Will Carver

Author Joanna Nadin

'I curtsied to the Prime Minister'

Welcome to the new Booky podcast

WATCH & listen: Our new podcast BOOKY is live

Check out the new Sonic the Hedgehog toys you can get at McDonald's

Check out the new Sonic the Hedgehog toys you can get at McDonald's

Michelle Keegan is starring in Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once for Netflix. Picture: Netflix

Fool Me Once: Everything you need to know about the Netflix thriller