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24 July, 2021 01:00 “Through the pain and the joy of the journey, I have learnt the most important lesson life can offer, and I am glad of it. "The moment is all we have.” Lucinda Riley’s death aged 56 came after a four-year battle with cancer, although for millions of her fans the news came as a huge shock. During her treatment she had managed to write five more novels, with The Missing Sister topping book charts around the world in the week her death on June 11 was announce...

The most recent book in that series, The Missing Sister, was released last month and shot to the top of New Zealand’s book charts. According to Riley’s publisher, Pan Macmillan, it was the biggest fiction launch for a book in New Zealand since 2019. SUPPLIED Four other Seven Sisters novels had also re-entered the local charts, which Booksellers Association chief executive Dan Slevin​ said was a pattern whenever a new addition to the series was released. “We’ve seen that her book...

Calling all book worms. The Herald has joined forces with Bargain Books to launch The Herald Book Club, where our readers can get all the latest information on the best-selling books and exclusive reviews.

There’s nothing better than finding a great book to read and thanks to Athena Books we’re celebrating the best reads of the week on The Hits!   This weeks

Author Mitch Johnson at Ketts Books in Wymondham - Credit: Supplied by Ketts Books As shops re-open we ask the people running some of our local independents what’s selling, what’s recommended and what they’ve loved reading during lockdown. Tracy Kenny, manager of Kett’s Books in Wymondham, said: “Its just been wonderful to be able to throw open the door and watch customers so happy to come in. They are happy to be in town, and especially to be allowed to browse and discover books the...