Queen Camilla welcomed celebrated authors including Michael Morpurgo and Floella Benjamin to Buckingham Palace for a special children's literature reception, championing the importance of reading for young minds.
Tate Modern unveils groundbreaking exhibition showcasing Nigeria's explosive modernist movement, featuring over 150 works that redefine 20th century art history.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld's latest work for The Guardian brilliantly exposes the real sources of literary inspiration, from everyday distractions to desperate deadlines.
Classic literature sees unprecedented surge as listeners seek comfort in Austen's orderly world through audiobooks during turbulent times.
The intimate personal diaries of bonkbuster queen Jilly Cooper have ignited an extraordinary bidding frenzy among London's top publishing houses, offering unprecedented insight into the literary legend's private world.
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.
Celebrated authors Jilly Cooper, Ian Rankin and Sir Salman Rushdie lead the arts and culture recipients in the first New Year Honours list of King Charles III's reign, recognising their extraordinary contributions to literature.
A captivating reappraisal of literary classics including Malcolm Bradbury's 'The History Man' and Maeve Binchy's 'Evening Class' reveals why these masterpieces continue to resonate with contemporary readers decades after their original publication.
Dive into our compelling review of two gripping psychological thrillers - Kate Rhodes' Deadman's Pool and Zoe Rankin's The Vanishing Place. Discover why these page-turners are essential reading for thriller enthusiasts.
Republican leaders in Texas have launched an extraordinary legal assault against authors John Grisham and five other writers, attempting to sue them over their support for reproductive rights in a dramatic escalation of America's culture wars.
Australian author Bri Lee delivers a gripping, thought-provoking eco-thriller that combines breakneck pacing with urgent environmental themes in this unputdownable new novel.
The Swedish Academy reveals the 2025 Nobel Literature laureate in a highly anticipated announcement from Stockholm, celebrating exceptional literary achievement and global impact.
Romance novelist Dame Jilly Cooper's staggering £8.5 million fortune has been disclosed in legal documents, revealing the substantial legacy she'll leave behind from her decades of literary success.
Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza shares the heartfelt story behind her unexpected journey into children's literature and the grandmother who inspired it all.
Discover how Tate Modern's landmark exhibition redefines art history, showcasing the vibrant genius of Nigeria's modernist pioneers in London's most ambitious African art showcase.
At 87, legendary author Jilly Cooper reveals her heartwarming romance with country gentleman Christopher Stevens, proving love knows no age limits in this charming countryside tale.
The Queen Consort delivered a moving tribute to bestselling author Jilly Cooper at the Women's Prize for Fiction, praising her literary legacy and confessing to being a longtime fan of her 'joyous' novels.
Delve into the extraordinary real-life love affairs of bestselling author Jilly Cooper, whose passionate relationships with married men and dramatic personal life provided the explosive material for her iconic novels.
The literary world mourns the loss of Jilly Cooper, the iconic author who brought us Rutshire Chronicles and redefined romantic fiction. Remembering her extraordinary life and enduring legacy.
Popular Nigerian television host Zainab Bello survives horrific shooting after armed robbers storm her home, steal luxury items and abandon her bleeding on the floor in Lagos attack.
The prestigious Goldsmiths Prize unveils its 2025 shortlist, featuring literary stars Sarah Hall and Charlie Porter among six exceptional works celebrating innovation in fiction.
Light-heavyweight contender Dan Azeez reveals his secret weapon against ageing - intense sparring sessions with hungry Nigerian fighters as he embraces Marvin Hagler's legendary training philosophy ahead of crucial title fight.
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.
A high-stakes legal battle over a multi-million-pound London home between a retired Nigerian general and his former lover, a human rights lawyer, has reached a dramatic conclusion in the UK courts.
Nigerian author Abi Daré secures the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for her upcoming novel, 'The Girl Who Fought The Wind', a powerful sequel exploring climate justice in Lagos.
Bestselling author Nick Harkaway reveals in a candid interview how a forced encounter with Charles Dickens as a child nearly ended his reading journey forever, before a fantasy epic saved him.
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines prestigious Aky Arts Award, citing Israel's 'system of racial domination and segregation' against Palestinians. The move ignites fresh debate on cultural boycotts.
Over 200 leading authors, including Nobel laureates, condemn France's 'censorship' after it suspends a cultural programme for Gazan writers. A fierce defence of artistic freedom and solidarity.
Discover the definitive ranking of Ian McEwan's 10 greatest novels, from the Booker Prize-winning 'Amsterdam' to the controversial masterpiece 'Nutshell', featuring a foetus narrator.
Discover the haunting and beautifully crafted debut novel, The Names by Florence Knapp. A profound exploration of memory, identity, and the unbreakable bonds of family, set against a backdrop of simmering suspense.