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Ghostly childhood
Neil Gaiman's latest children's novel, set in present-day England, opens chillingly with the brutal murder of a family - 'There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife.'
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The idea of love
This is not a feel-good book about people in the throes of love but a cynical portrayal of failed family relationships, sexual affairs and messed-up children.
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Dark side of the mind
Manic depression took a toll on her life until her son was born.
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Her famous 5
Here are five of author Meg Cabot's most beloved series for various ages.
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Little Miss Sunshine
Meg Cabot, author of The Princess Diaries series, chooses to escape the darkness of her past by writing only about the bright side of life for now.
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Oscar And The Lady In Pink
French author Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt offers a refreshing perspective on death through the eyes of young Oscar in this novella.
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Real-life stories to help widows
Wicare Support Group is launching a book to help people, especially widows, overcome the grief of losing their loved ones.
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Luminous start but story fizzles out
The Luminous Life Of Lilly Aphrodite is work of historical fiction that traces the development of the German film industry.
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Back to school for "Sex and the City" author
Carrie Bradshaw from the hit TV series and movie "Sex and the City" is leaving Manhattan's Upper East Side and heading back to school.
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Finding her voice in thrillers
Kate Mosse's thrillers deal with 'time slips', where the narrative moves between the past and the present, with events in both linked supernaturally.
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Bonk: The curious coupling of sex and science
Reading science writer Mary Roach is always a pleasure and this new book is no different.
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Pretty scarred, pretty scars
This daring novel takes far-removed newspaper headlines and presents them in a tangible way.
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The joy of being alone
It was a solitary experience when Anita Desai started writing, but the author is thankful as it meant she could write to her own beat.
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The behaviour of moths
This debut novel by English author Poppy Adams has almost all the elements of a campy horror novel.
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Judging a book by its cover
A pretty, punchy or classy book cover can make a difference with buyers
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All the queen's men
The brother of pop queen Madonna dishes out the dirt on the loves of her life.
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The Tale Of Rusty Horse
An unhappy rocking horse became an alter-ego of sorts for children's book author Emily Lim.
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The Painter of Shanghai
It would be quite accurate to judge this book by its cover: a tasteful if generic depiction of blossoms and sampans, along with a sticker announcing 'If you liked Memoirs Of A Geisha, you'll love this'.
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