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.
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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.
Natural History Museum's Christmas Dinosaur Trail Returns
Discover the spectacular Christmas experience at London's Natural History Museum featuring roaring dinosaurs, festive installations, and magical family activities.
Harvest Supermoon: Year's Biggest Full Moon Lights UK Skies
The spectacular Harvest Supermoon, the final and largest supermoon of 2024, will grace British skies this week. Discover when and where to witness this breathtaking celestial event.
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade 2024: Full Star Lineup Revealed
Discover the complete roster of performers, hosts, and giant balloons for this year's iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, featuring Cher, Brandy, and En Vogue.
Classical Halloween Rave: Orchestra Meets Club Culture
Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena transforms into a spectacular Halloween venue with Cream Classical's unique fusion of orchestral music and club culture, featuring dazzling lights and special effects.
Cardiff Halloween festival chaos sparks refund demands
Furious festival-goers slam Cardiff's Halloween event as 'disorganised chaos' with massive queues, overcrowding, and disappointed families left demanding compensation.
Bunnings Halloween: Spooky Family Event Tonight!
Bunnings Warehouse launches frightfully fun Halloween event tonight with ghostly activities, creepy crafts, and spooky surprises for the whole family. Don't miss this hauntingly good time!
Colleen Hoover Cancels Book Tour Amid Fan Backlash
Romance novelist Colleen Hoover shocks literary world by cancelling all upcoming appearances following intense social media criticism and fan concerns about her mental wellbeing.
UK's Best Halloween Events 2025 Guide
Discover Britain's most thrilling Halloween celebrations for 2025 - from haunted castles to family-friendly frights across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Black British Book Festival Returns to London Barbican
The vibrant Black British Book Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for a weekend of literary discovery and cultural celebration.
Aisle seat surcharges hit Australian event-goers
Furious spectators are being hit with unexpected 'aisle seat' fees when they need to leave their seats during major sporting and entertainment events across Australia.
Magical Manchester Christmas: Family Days Out Guide
Discover Manchester's most enchanting Christmas experiences for families, from dazzling light trails to Santa's grottos and festive markets that will create lasting memories.
Queen Camilla hosts literary stars at Cliveden festival
Her Majesty Queen Camilla presided over an exclusive literary celebration at the historic Cliveden estate, welcoming acclaimed authors including Jilly Cooper and Sir Salman Rushdie for a prestigious festival event.
Manchester Half Marathon 2025: Date & Details
Everything you need to know about Manchester Half Marathon 2025 - including confirmed date, route details, start times and how to secure your spot in this popular running event.
Harvest Supermoon 2024: Final Supermoon Lights UK Skies
Experience the magical Harvest Supermoon rising over Britain tonight - the final supermoon of 2024 promises an unforgettable celestial show with enhanced brightness and size.
Draconids Meteor Shower: Your Week's Celestial Guide
The Draconids meteor shower promises a stunning early evening display this week. Discover when and where to watch these celestial fireworks light up Britain's night sky.
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.
Moon and Antares Conjunction: UK Stargazing Guide
A spectacular celestial event is imminent as the Moon prepares to glide past the fiery red supergiant star Antares. Our guide tells UK astronomers when and where to look for this stunning conjunction.
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.
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.
Queen Camilla delights book lovers at literary festival
The Queen made a surprise appearance at the inaugural Hungerford Book Festival, charming attendees with her passion for literature and support for the arts in a heartfelt speech.
Da Vinci Code Author Dan Brown Weds Longtime Mistress
Bestselling author Dan Brown, famed for 'The Da Vinci Code', has quietly married his former assistant and longtime mistress, Blythe Brown, in a private New England ceremony, Daily Mail can reveal.
Sally Rooney skips award over UK arrest threat for Palestine views
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines to attend a major UK literary awards ceremony, citing advice that her public support for Palestine could lead to her arrest upon entry to Britain.
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