Put some structure into your coffee-table reading matter with these weighty tomes about the buildings that surround us.

As half-term hovers into view, make sure you have one of these secret weapons on hand to beat boredom

Fed up of literary let-downs? From debut novels and political thrillers to delicious cookbooks and child-friendly histories, Sophie Morris and her panel of experts pick the season’s most brilliant new books

It began the day after Jimi Hendrix died in 1970, with a mere 1,500 attendees and a fee of just £1 - including free milk from the farm.

With these, you can learn about Ancient Rome, Victorian murders or modern sexism all without turning a page.

Wildlife, nightlife, city life and the high life are all documented in these volumes of top-flight photos...

Writing your Christmas thank-you cards? Pop them in the post in style with these wonderful writing sets

Whether you could murder a few episodes of The Killing or fancy a slice of Fresh Meat, these DVDs contain the pick of 2012’s TV

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without some games to play once the turkey has been scoffed. Here are the best of them...

The gifts that keep giving all year round

From last-minute stocking fillers to weighty tomes to curl up by the fire with, Sophie Morris has great gift ideas for the literature lovers in your life

From candlelit concerts to the famous King’s College Choir, we pick the best of this year’s celebrations of song

From the smart and discreet to the more eye-catching, with one of these organisers you’ll never miss an appointment again

Whether you’re after celebrity fashion tips or industry expertise, we’ve got stylish reads for sartorialists of all persuasions

From haunted houses to historical spook-fests, these books are just the things to get you in the mood for Halloween