Nish Kumar Hosts Guardian Saturday Writers Event
Comedian Nish Kumar hosted The Guardian's 'An Evening with the Saturday Writers' on 19 December 2025. Watch highlights and key discussions from the unique literary event.
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Joyce, Plath & Thomas: Writers' Hidden Struggles Revealed
Newly uncovered Royal Literary Fund files expose financial hardships of literary icons including James Joyce, Sylvia Plath and Dylan Thomas through personal letters and documents.
Holly Valance's First Event Since Nick Candy Split
Holly Valance makes first public appearance since split from billionaire Nick Candy, dazzling at London fashion event with celebrity friends. See her stunning comeback.
Scarborough fireworks chaos leaves thousands in gridlock
Massive traffic jams and safety fears grip North Yorkshire coastal town after annual fireworks event sparks transport meltdown, leaving families stranded for hours.
Helen Garner wins Baillie Gifford Prize for diaries
Australian literary legend Helen Garner secures major UK literary honour for her revealing final volume of diaries, 'How to End a Story', offering unprecedented insight into her creative process and personal life.
Fortnite's The End Event: Complete May 24th Guide
Epic Games prepares to close Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 with 'The End' live event on May 24th. Get all the essential details including start times, how to prepare, and what to expect from this game-changing spectacle.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Shine at NYC Gala
Hollywood A-listers Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson turned heads with their dazzling appearances at a prestigious New York charity event, joined by actress Blanca Blanco in an evening of glamour and philanthropy.
Cardiff Willy Wonka Halloween event disappoints families
Families in Cardiff express outrage after paying premium prices for a Willy Wonka-themed Halloween festival that failed to deliver on its magical promises, leaving children disappointed and parents demanding refunds.
Glasgow's 'Glasghost' Halloween Event Horror Repeat
Families seeking festive fun in Glasgow were left horrified as a Halloween event dubbed 'Glasghost' turned into a nightmare, echoing February's infamous Willy Wonka disaster with underwhelming decorations and angry parents demanding refunds.
Salman Rushdie makes triumphant return at literary gala
The celebrated author appears in high spirits at prestigious Booker Prize event, marking his first major public appearance since the 2022 attack that shocked the literary world.
Manchester Event Firm Collapse Leaves Performers Unpaid
Manchester's arts community faces financial devastation as Price Event Management enters administration, leaving performers and suppliers with unpaid invoices totalling over £100,000.
Glasgow's Willy Wonka Disaster: The Viral Catastrophe
The £35 Glasgow Willy Wonka event that left children in tears and parents demanding refunds after a shocking display of AI-generated chaos and empty promises.
Green Fireball Lights Up Manchester Sky - Experts Investigate
A spectacular green meteor has been captured streaking across Greater Manchester, stunning residents and sparking urgent scientific investigation into the celestial phenomenon.
Woody Allen's First Novel Divides Critics
The filmmaker's debut novel, a philosophical tale of a man's search for meaning, receives a mixed reception from critics who question its literary merits.
Chandler's Kafka Connection Revealed in New Biography
A groundbreaking biography uncovers Raymond Chandler's profound admiration for Franz Kafka, revealing how the Czech writer's bleak vision shaped the hardboiled detective genre.
Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist Features Kiran Desai and David Szalay
The prestigious Booker Prize 2025 shortlist has been revealed, featuring literary giants Kiran Desai and David Szalay alongside four other exceptional authors. Discover the six novels competing for the £50,000 prize.
Sarah Jessica Parker Joins International Booker Prize Panel
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker joins the International Booker Prize judging panel, championing global literature and translation, amidst discussions on celebrity influence in literary awards.
Booker Prize 2025 Longlist: 13 Novels Revealed
Discover the 13 exceptional novels longlisted for the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize, featuring a diverse mix of established literary giants and exciting debut voices from across the globe.
Booker Prize Hailed as Indian Authors Dominate Shortlist
The 2023 Booker Prize ceremony in London marked a watershed moment for literature, as authors of Indian origin dominated the shortlist and claimed the coveted award, signalling a shift in the British literary landscape.
Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Novels Compete
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Desai and Szalay Lead
The Man Booker Prize 2025 shortlist showcases six extraordinary novels, featuring literary heavyweights Kiran Desai and David Szalay, praised for their 'brilliantly human' storytelling.
Wigtown: Scotland's Book Town With Royal Links
Explore the hidden gem of Wigtown in Scotland, a picturesque book lover's paradise with surprising royal links and award-winning attractions.
Richard Beard's Novel Reimagines Alan Turing's Life
Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.
Tom Gauld's hilarious take on what 'bestseller' really means
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals the comical reality behind literary success in his latest Guardian cartoon strip, offering a witty commentary on the publishing world's obsession with bestseller lists.
Hilary Mantel's Legacy: New Prize for Emerging Writers
A powerful new literary prize, established in memory of the late, great Hilary Mantel, will offer unpublished writers a life-changing opportunity to secure a book deal and follow in her footsteps.
Striped Pyjamas author John Boyne cancelled for gender views
Bestselling Irish author John Boyne, famed for 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', is at the centre of a fierce cancellation campaign after expressing gender-critical beliefs. The literary community is deeply divided over free speech and trans rights.
Veronica Cloherty's Chic Style at Cointreau Event
ITV News presenter Veronica Cloherty cuts an effortlessly chic figure as she attends the star-studded Cointreau soirée in London, showcasing timeless style and elegance.
Queen Camilla's Witty Pride and Prejudice Joke
Queen Camilla charmed attendees at her annual literary festival with a playful reference to Colin Firth's iconic Mr Darcy lake scene from the BBC's Pride and Prejudice adaptation.
Kiran Desai: I never thought it would happen in the US
Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai delivers a powerful critique on America's political trajectory, drawing alarming parallels to the themes of her seminal novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' in an exclusive Guardian interview.
Taylor Swift Announces Global Listening Event For New Album
Taylor Swift sends the Swiftie fandom into a frenzy with the announcement of a unique global listening event for her highly anticipated new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', set for April 19th.
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