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Last Updated On | 10 Apr 2026

Sexy sixties

Kathy Lette: 'Women don’t give up sex when we get old, we get old when we give up sex' - the joy of sex in my sixties

Author Kathy Lette writes exclusively for Best Quality Designer Handbag 's Second Act on how she's having the best sex of her life in her sixties

Who is Sara Cohen? Famous The Housemaid author's true identity revealed after more than decade

The brain doctor behind the massively successful The Housemaid series has revealed her real name after years of working as Freida McFadden

When my life blew up, these women saved me — and taught me what it really means to be strong

In the past few years, writer and comedian Helen Thorn has navigated divorce and grief — and she couldn't have done it without these women

Donna Ashworth: 'The noise around weight loss jabs can be triggering after battling anorexia - but I've found tools to cope'

The poet opens up about her ‘debilitating’ issues with anorexia and OCD and reveals the transformational mental health tools that help her

Donna Ashworth: 'My head is an exhausting place to be'

In this week’s episode of Best Quality Designer Handbag ’s Second Act podcast, poet Donna Ashworth opens up about her midlife ‘earthquake’ that changed everything

Everything you need to know about Liane Moriarty's new book after Big Little Lies success

HELLO! can reveal all the details about Liane's long-awaited sequel to her smash hit book, Big Little Lies, which will be published in the UK in August

BBC's new 10-part period drama is a must-watch for Jane Austen fans – watch

The Other Bennet Sister is based on Janice Hadlow's 2020 novel, which reimagines the story of Mary Bennet, the middle sister from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

Inside author Sarah J. Maas' insane success and her fortune-making book sales

The best-selling ACOTAR and Throne of Glass author is set to appear on the March 4, 2026 episode of Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper

Julie Andrews announces heartwarming new project after Bridgerton with famous daughter

Julie and her daughter Emma have collaborated on multiple children's books in the past, including The Very Fairy Princess series

Harper Lee's jaw-dropping net worth at the time of her death

The Pulitzer-Prize winning author of To Kill a Mockingbird tragically passed away on February 19, 2016, due to a stroke at the age of 89

21 best books to read on holiday: Top reads for your 2026 getaway

These are the best-sellers and hidden gems that are set to dominate every sun lounger in 2026. Your holiday starts on page one.

The best romantasy books if you loved A Court of Thorns & Roses - all chosen by our resident expert

It’s official: the Romantasy takeover isn't just a trend - it’s a publishing empire. One Best Quality Designer Handbag writer breaks down the top romantasy books to choose if you're a fan.

Finding Her Edge author reveals Netflix show's surprising connection with Heated Rivalry

Finding Her Edge premieres on Netflix on January 22 globally

Why reading helps cure an overactive nervous system, according to a neuroscientist

Forget freezing-cold wild swimming, chanting and forced laughter - you can start calming your vagus nerve with a simple flick of the page

Meet the cast of The CW's Harlequin romance movies including Kat McNamara and Emeraude Toubia

The CW kicks off its holiday season with six Harlequin originals starting with Montana Mavericks

Colleen Hoover forced to miss Regretting You movie premiere over 'unavoidable' health issues

The It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover took to social media to apologize to fans

Jilly Cooper recalls 'humiliation' after being fired 22 times before landing life-changing career break

Dame Jilly Cooper, passed away aged 88 on 5 October. In a resurfaced interview, she reflects on being fired 22 times before discovering her life's passion.

Dame Jilly Cooper's cause of death revealed

Beloved "Bonkbuster" author, Jilly Cooper, sadly died on 5 October, 2025, aged 88, and now the writer's cause of death has been revealed.

Fans 'obsessed' with first look at 'steamy' Off Campus series based on bestseller

Prime Video's Off Campus romance series is based on Elle Kennedy's five-book saga, which each follow a different love story in an elite ice hockey team