Influencing philosophers such as Sartre and Camus, and still strikingly modern in its psychological insights, Kierkegaard's The Sickness Unto Death explores the concept of 'despair' as a symptom of the human condition and describe…

'Women so empowered are dangerous'Written with a 'black woman's anger' and the precision of a poet, these searing pieces by the groundbreaking writer Audre Lorde are a celebration of female strength and solidarity, and a cry to sp…

Beginning with a dilemma about whether he spends more money on reading or smoking, George Orwell's entertaining and uncompromising essays go on to explore everything from the perils of second-hand bookshops to the dubious professi…

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution.They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted…

In these inspiring essays about why we read, Proust explores all the pleasures and trials that we take from books, as well as explaining the beauty of Ruskin and his work, and the joys of losing yourself in literature as a child.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution.   They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comfor…

In Utopia Thomas More painted a fantastical picture of a distant island where society is perfected and people live in harmony, yet its title means 'no place', and More's hugely influential work was ultimately an attack on his own …

This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. Beyond Ithaca's shores, the whims of gods dictate the wars of men. But on the isle, it is the choices of the abandoned women - and …

The gripping historical novel from Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mercies. The Dance Tree is the perfect book club read, as seen on BBC Two's Between the Covers. Lisbet is pregnant, and frightened …

Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School! From #1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford comes another exciting adventure full of fantastic friendships, high-stakes…

Regarded as one of the most influential horror stories of all time and the inspiration for countless literary spin-offs, the tale of the young Englishman Jonathan Harker’s journey into the very heart of Count Dracula’s evil re…

You will also need: 1 pair 4.00mm knitting needles, 1 pair of 3.25mm Knitting needles and 1 pair of 5.00mm knitting needles. Materials: To fit Bust 32-34 34-36 36-38 38-40 40-42 inches Sweater(Patina) 5 6 6 7 7 50g balls To…

You will also need: 1 pair 4.00mm (UK8 - USA6) knitting needles.

You will also need: 1 80cm 6.00mm (UK4 - USA10) circular knitting needle. Stitch markers.

You will also need: 1 pair 4.00mm (UK8 - USA6) knitting needles. Stitch holders.

This soft blanket and cosy bolster cushion, in complementary shades of Hayfield Bonus DK, feature co-ordinating chevron stitches for easy mix and match style. The blanket has chevron textured stripes while the one-piece cushion, w…

We designed these knitted seat pads in wicker and honeycomb stitch to make mealtimes more comfortable. We’ve discovered that working from home at the dining table is a lot nicer with a bit of extra padding too. Knit these textured…

A crochet basketweave floor cushion with wide double crochet border creates maximum Home Comfort. With 100 colours of Hayfield Bonus DK to choose from, why not add a place to loaf in your living room, a cosy corner in your conserv…

Another design from our Home Comforts collection, this easy knit uses two ends of Hayfield Bonus DK in simple stocking stitch, reverse stocking stitch and moss stitch to create a modern marled fabric with a subtle chequerboard eff…

The hero of our Home Comforts collection, our beautifully coloured blanket with co-ordinating cushion both use a log cabin technique we know lots of knitters love. It’s surprisingly easy so, if you haven’t tried before, this is gr…

An easy to crochet cushion and bolster for a comfier sofa. By using two ends of Hayfield Bonus DK for our round cushion, you’ll create a modern marled effect and both cushion and bolster feature a contrast colour for a neat piping…

Add a new stitch to your repertoire as well as your sofa with these Zig Zag Cable Cushions. Knit them in soothing shades like the ones we’ve chosen or, with 100 Hayfield Bonus DK colours to choose from, cast on the ones that suit …

Gardening is just one of the many ways we enjoy spending time at home and inspired these Grass Stitch cushions from our Home Comforts collection. The envelope openings mean it’s really easy to remove your covers and pop them in th…

We know you love your little ones to the moon and back, so we’ve included a moon motif as well as stars to swiss darn on one of our adorable, tie-side wrap cardigans. The other features star stitch texture to the front wrap. From …

Round neck or crew neck, garter stitch or rib stitch, knit these striped cardigans in soft, machine washable Hayfield Baby Bonus DK again and again as your babies grow. You will also need: 1 Pair of 3.25mm (UK10 – USA3) Knitting N…

We designed our matching hat, booties and mittens in a silvery moon shade for our Wishing On A Star collection, but you can knit them in your favourite shade of Hayfield Baby Bonus DK. Worked in garter stitch, they make a perfect …

Treat your little star to an adorable two-piece from our Wishing On A Star collection in Hayfield Baby Bonus DK. With or without frills, the striped intarsia star sweaters are super-cute and the equally the sweet matching pants ha…

Cast on the round neck or frilled collar version of this baby sweater from our Wishing On A Star collection then embroider the twinkling star motifs with a simple lazy daisy stitch. You will also need: 1 Pair of 3.25mm (UK10 – USA…

Farouk's country has been torn apart by war.Lampy's heart has been laid waste by Chloe.John's past torments him as he nears his end.The refugee. The dreamer. The penitent. From war-torn Syria to small-town Ireland, three men, scar…

Melody Shee is alone and in trouble. Her husband doesn't take her news too well. She can't tell her father yet because he's a good man and this could break him. She's trying to stay in the moment, but the future is looming - large…