Phil Rickman looks to the Welsh borderlands for a selection of new books reflecting the state of the countryside and the lives of people who live there.

Phil Rickman offers a selection of some of the best in recent historical fiction, including novels by Sarah Perry, Andrew Taylor and Welsh novelist Holly Muller.

Phil Rickman explores unnerving tales from some contemporary Welsh writers.

Phil Rickman discovers some contemporary romantic fiction suitable for the holidays with Katie Fforde and Alexander McCall Smith. Plus the tastes of the reading public of Merthyr.

Phil Rickman returns with a fascinating selection of new writing from the year's Hay Festival, including Frank Gardner and Chris Packham.

Phil Rickman investigates the world of contemporary crime fiction with author Mark Billingham and two former policemen, who have written a novel set in south Wales.