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The Cath Kidston Matilda collection launches today with a variety of items (Cath Kidston)

Cath Kidston launches new Matilda collection including clothing, bags and homeware
The Cath Kidston Matilda collection launches today with a variety of items

The Royal Mint reveals collectable £5 coin to celebrate 120 years of Peter Rabbit (PA/Royal Mint)

The Royal Mint reveals collectable £5 coin to celebrate 120 years of Peter Rabbit

Jess Hodges has published The Very Puzzled Monkey Puzzle Tree, inspired by two monkey puzzle trees in Leavesden Country Park. Credit: Three Rivers District Council

Children's book inspired by unique trees in country park

Tom Bevan and the National Boys' School house. Picture: Nigel Bennetton / Three Rivers Museum

The headmaster who left a literary legacy

(Background) Parent and child reading. Credit: Canva
(Circle) Waterstones sign. Credit: PA

Waterstones reveals the children's books you should be reading this World Book Day

Four school class pictures from previous World Book Days

12 pictures if you're still seeking inspiration for a World Book Day costume

A student at Cheam Common Junior Academy in Surrey dressed as The Cat in the Hat (PA)

World Book Day kids fancy dress costumes from Sainsbury's, Matalan, Disney and more

Waterstones sign. Credit: PA

Waterstones reveals Children's Book Prize 2022 shortlist - How to buy

Photo from Pixabay.

The most popular books to gift your family and friends this Christmas

Hit comedian is coming to a local bookshop. (PA)

Comedian Michael McIntyre to visit bookshop near Watford this week

Penn's new book 'You Can't Be Serious', pictured on the Simon & Schuster publishing website.

Designated Survivor actor Kal Penn reveals he is gay and announces engagement

This is the first time the legendary musician has been nominated for the book award.

Sir Paul McCartney new book shortlisted for book of the year award

Royal Mint unveil rare Winnie-the-Pooh 50p coin worth more than £1000

Royal Mint unveil rare Winnie-the-Pooh 50p coin worth more than £1000

Harry Potter 20th anniversary: Trolley to tour UK train stations. (Wizarding World)

Harry Potter trolley to tour UK train stations for 20th anniversary

Ultra-cyclist Jim Rees

Dad from St Albans who rode across the USA says riding bike ‘signified freedom’

Watford have been playing in front of empty stands for most of the past 16 months. Picture: Action Images

Craving a return to the normality of matchday

The Little Local Book Hub

Readers set up hubs to provide free books during lockdown

The Little Local Book Hub

Readers set up hubs to provide free books during lockdown

Author's book shortlisted for prestigious award

Images from Lost Watford

New book takes readers on a journey around Watford 100 years ago

Debut author longlisted for prestigious award

The Binding by Bridget Collins

Our top 10 books of the year for 2019

The Binding by Bridget Collins

Our top 10 books of the year for 2019

The Binding by Bridget Collins

Our top 10 books of the year for 2019

Graham Sharpe author photo

One man's quest to visit every secondhand record shop in the world

Illustrator shortlisted for Waterstones book of the year

Darren Lee Willbourne

Ghost guru's new book explores the supernatural

New project aims to get children reading for fun

Cressida Cowell 213 (c) Debra Hurford Brown

Bestselling children's author on her writing inspiration, her new book series and working with Hollywood

Taking a diagonal walking tour of England

‘How my dad became the UK’s biggest meth dealer’

Watford at War 1939–45

Husband and wife team write history book about Watford

Celebrity chef on why Greek food is about more than hummus and moussaka

Get a taste for London'

Students' cookbook features recipes from top chefs

All the new books you'll be reading this May

All the new books you'll be reading this May

All the new books you'll be reading this May

Muslim author on her hopes of encouraging diversity in children’s books

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Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

Undated Handout Photo of author Bella Mackie. See PA Feature WELLBEING Mackie. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Greg James. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature WELLBEING Mackie.

Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

Undated Handout Photo of author Bella Mackie. See PA Feature WELLBEING Mackie. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Greg James. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature WELLBEING Mackie.

Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

The Winter of the Witch

New novel mixes Russian history and myth

The Winter of the Witch

New novel mixes Russian history and myth

The Winter of the Witch

New novel mixes Russian history and myth

Books of the year

Our pick of the best books of 2018

Books of the year

Our pick of the best books of 2018

Books of the year

Our pick of the best books of 2018

The Poison Bed by EC Fremantle

New book examines true story of scandal in the Jacobean court

The Poison Bed by EC Fremantle

New book examines true story of scandal in the Jacobean court

The Poison Bed by EC Fremantle

New book examines true story of scandal in the Jacobean court

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

New novel puts a dark spin on the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

New novel puts a dark spin on the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

New novel puts a dark spin on the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale

The Coffin Path by Katherine Clements

Chilling new novel is perfect reading for cold winter nights