The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown's long-awaited follow-up to The Da Vinci Code, sold more than one copy every second in its first five days of release... more
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The Da Vinci Code became a worldwide phenomenon after its release in 2003, its success fuelling conspiracy theories and sparking two Hollywood movies - as well as some high-profile battling in court... more
A few weeks ago a woman emailed me to comment on a piece I'd written about universities. Bea Vo wanted to set me right about one aspect of the American system... more
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Celebrity sells at an astonishing rate, yet at its heart the UK still loves a book for itself and London is a great champion of literature. These are the people who keep us reading.
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Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do