George Walkley tries out the new 39 Steps app for iPad, by Faber and The Story Mechanics.

Despite initial skepticism, James Higgs is quickly won over by a new graphical Ulysses app.

Somethin’ Else’s new app is a story that can be played as a game – our reviewer Alex Peake-Tomkinsons tries it both ways.

Our Shakespeare Season continues apace as Martin Toseland reviews the merits of this summer’s Shakespeare’s Sonnets app, by Faber, and Alex Peake-Tomkinson catches up with Faber’s Henry Volans for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the development process.

Miranda West is enchanted by the new Sony/Rowling project “Wonderbook: the book of spells”…

The Museum of London’s interactive ‘graphic novel’, Dickens: Dark London, is reviewed favourably by comics fan James Hunt

We were curious to see Nosy Crow’s take on this children’s favourite – as it sure ain’t the only Cinderella app in the store. But with Kate Wilson’s assurance that Nosy Crow have ‘taken interactive storytelling to the next level’ this time, we put our concerns to one side and straightened our tiaras…

Fiction Uncovered has released a really lovely, tie-in Fiction Uncovered 2011 App for iPhone and iPad which is being supported by iBookstore UK…

The visual style is a blend of photography and contemporary illustrations, reminiscent of Lauren Child. The interactive features are original and fun…

Following Jared Shurin’s Comment piece about bookish superfans here is Jared’s interview with author China Miéville. They discuss his fanbase – one of the most active and creative in the world.