Brains, black holes and betentacled beasts – all that and more in these engagingly accessible reads

Get the most out of Southeast Asia’s final frontier with some well-chosen literature

Stay organised in style in the new year with a well-designed planner

From dragons to schoolboy spies, let your kids dive into our round-up of imaginative tales

Inspire young readers with an array of fun and factual titles

Foster a love of reading from an early age with an accessible, engaging and enjoyable read

Cook up a feast with recipes that cater to everyone, whatever their dietary dos and don’ts may be

From insights into the lives of America’s two would-be presidents to tales of triumph over Isis, get stuck into one of these newly published or reissued tomes

Nurture their creativity with a fun and practical (and not too messy) make-your-own set

School holidays wearing thin? Keep little ones busy with some creative distractions

From whizzpopping toys to dictionaries explaining Gobblefunk, get a present to delight any Dahl devotee 

Keep children busy in the school holidays with reads packed with (some educational) diversions

Encourage kids to get writing this National Stationery Week with the right desk candy 

Treat someone this National Stationery Week with a jotter to keep out on the desk

Enjoying The Night Manager on BBC? Read the original and other new and reissued tales of sleuthing and intrigue 

Invest in some eye-catching wall art for your home

Keep little ones entertained with engaging stories, sweet illustrations and interactive pages

Lose yourself in an alternate reality with a gripping read

Transport yourself to the vibrant south Asian nation, with words at least