The perfect books for the beach … picked by Freida McFadden, Mick Herron, Robert Harris and more

It is important to follow a balanced diet on holiday. Too many “My Wife’s Sister’s Husband’s Psychopath”, and you’ll get confused and grumpy. Too much sugary romance and your teeth will fall out. Something too big and challenging you’ve been meaning to get round to for ages will make you feel guilty and more liable…

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The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger says there’s “nothing good” about getting older

The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger has said there is “nothing good” about getting older, dismissing the idea that age brings wisdom. The 82-year-old reflected on ageing during a recent appearance on The New York Times’ podcast The Interview. Asked whether there was anything good or bad about getting older, Jagger replied: “There’s nothing good about it. Nothing. You don’t get wisdom. You…

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Frowning Stone: Mick Jagger goes viral with reaction to England loss in World Cup semi-final

Published on 16/07/2026 – 15:08 GMT+2 It’s not coming home… and Mick knows it. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Rolling Stones’ frontman Mick Jagger has gone viral over his reaction to England’s loss in the World Cup semi-finals last night. Jagger attended the game between England and Argentina yesterday, which ended in a 2-1 loss for England, who…

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Mick Jagger tells us he’s “had my Sam Fender moments lately” and hails ‘People Watching’ as “excellent”

Mick Jagger has revealed that he is a fan of Sam Fender, hailing his album ‘People Watching’ as “excellent”. The Rolling Stones frontman was speaking to NME ahead of the release of the band’s new album ‘Foreign Tongues’, which is set to arrive on July 10 – pre-order it here. Asked about younger artists he has been listening to recently, Jagger said: “I’ve had…

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Mick Jagger says he “can’t wait” for The Rolling Stones to tour again: “Hopefully it’s going to be as soon as possible”

Mick Jagger has said he “can’t wait” to get back out on the road with The Rolling Stones. Read More: The Rolling Stones – ‘Hackney Diamonds’ review: they’ve still got it The rock legends are preparing to release their 25th studio album ‘Foreign Tongues’ on July 10 via Polydor/Universal Music. It’s set to feature guest appearances from…

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The best books to read in April: new paperbacks from Katie Kitamura, Benjamin Wood and Mick Herron

Literary fiction Fiction Audition Katie Kitamura The opening pages of Katie Kitamura’s fifth novel establish a nervy, fraught physicality. The narrator is meeting a man at a restaurant. She is anxious, hyper-vigilant. Waiting at the table is a young man, Xavier, self-assured and faintly discomfiting. The meeting is edgy and awkward, rendered in a tapestry…

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