February gives the illusion of warmth, with bright sunlight suggesting winter is ending. In reality, the cold persists, reminding you that the season is not yet ready to change.

An anti-Valentine’s lament: a description of the holiday’s polished lies. A blunt reality.

Keeping a diary might sound like something only young children do, but for writers, it’s actually a tool that can seriously improve your writing and your mindset. A diary is more than just a personal notebook, it’s also a private space for experimentation and reflection.

January is the coldest, darkest month when days are short, temperatures stay well below freezing, and heavy snow keeps falling for weeks. Most people stay indoors, avoid going out, have little contact with others, and feel more tired and isolated as the month goes on.

Here’s a selection of books chosen by our editors for this month's monthly reads. We have here a list of perfect books chosen for younger readers, we hope you enjoy!

Have you ever heard the excuse, ‘The dog ate my homework’? You have? Well, I’ll assure you, you’ve never heard this excuse…