Mark Ellingham (Profile) and Peter Florence (Hay Festival) have compiled four collections of short stories under the title Ox-Tales.

The sequel to Twilight amps up the action, vamps up the love and is less awkwardly implausible, says reviewer Jacqueline Smith.

More well known for his award-winning children's stories than adult sci-fi.

Like Fiona Farrell, Bernadette Hall spent six months in Ireland courtesy of the Rathcoola Fellowship.

Snoopy gets all the breaks.

Niki Caro's adaptation of the The Vintner's Luck is rambling, unfocused and unconscionably long. Reviewed by Peter Calder.

The Strokes' frontman goes a bit wild on his first solo foray. Reviewed by Jacqueline Smith.

Brother Ali delivers the goods on this soulful but heavy-hitting third album. Reviewed by Scott Kara.

Away We Go is a sweet, quirky and ultimately moving comedy. Reviewed by Francesca Rudkin.

Robbie Williams is back, albeit minus his naughty mojo. Reviewed by Scott Kara.

Disney's A Christmas Carol 3D is technically brilliant but lacks heart. Reviewed by Francesca Rudkin.

A toned-down Michael Moore presents a heartfelt and simplified comment on capitalism. Reviewed by Francesca Rudkin.