Jennifer Platt Sunday Times books editor

Jennifer Platt is the books editor at the Sunday Times.

Jennifer Platt Sunday Times books editor
Matthew Blake's debut novel ‘Anna O’ is superbly twisty

This unsettling whodunnit that becomes a nail-biting whydunnit, has all the makings of a great thriller, writes Jennifer Platt

Jennifer Platt Sunday Times books editor
INTERVIEW | Nita Prose: taking readers on a journey that ends in hope

Nita Prose’s latest novel is a mystery, a dark fairy tale, a cautionary story and a parable all rolled into one fantastic Dickensian tale, writes ...

Jennifer Platt Sunday Times books editor
Call for Entries: Sunday Times Literary Awards 2024 in partnership with ...

Essentially, the mission is to recognise the importance of these writers who would come to record and witness, interrogate and challenge the nation.

Jennifer Platt Sunday Times books editor
From hot to not: your Valentine's reading list

Here are some romantic reads to get you in the mood for 'luuurv', rated on their spice factor

Jennifer Platt Sunday Times books editor
On a quick hop to Namibia, be sure to leave room for desert

An easy jaunt to Swakopmund, Windhoek and Walvis Bay delivers a thrilling mix of natural wonders and city-slicker attractions right on South Africa's ...

Jennifer Platt Sunday Times books editor
Self-help books for you in 2024

'New year, new you' is the usual mantra, but it seems more like a damning indictment than a positive resolution. Here are a few books that might help ...

Jennifer Platt Sunday Times books editor
Books to look forward to this year

From Shubnum Khan to RuPaul, here are 15 picks to look out for

Jennifer Platt Sunday Times books editor
JENNIFER PLATT | I spy with my little eye

In my books, there's nothing like a good spy thriller, and Louise Doughty’s 'A Bird in Winter' certainly delivers

Jennifer Platt Sunday Times books editor
JENNIFER PLATT | It's time to record some fun with exes, goons and A-listers

The holidays are almost upon us and with them a host of new releases

Jennifer Platt Sunday Times books editor
Engage! Sir Patrick Stewart on his memoir

Sir Patrick Stewart's memoir is filled with backstage antics, but, most of all, it details the actor's life — from humble beginnings in Yorkshire, to ...